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November 2007

• Beineix's dazzling 'Diva' turns 25

  By Kevin Thomas  |  November 30, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  Jean-Jacques Beineix's "Diva," which opens a 25th-anniversary run today at the Nuart, remains a dazzler, as fresh as tomorrow. Made with wit... more

• Lakers get boos and a victory

  By Mike Bresnahan  |  November 28, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  It wasn't special or pretty, and definitely not pretty special, but the Lakers will take it, just the same. The end of their three-game losing... more

• Travis is too busy for an identity crisis

  By Geoff Boucher  |  November 28, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  THE music of the Scottish band Travis is a lot of things -- it can be rainy-day reflective, Brit-pop sparkly or yearningly anthem-like... more

• Take your time -- you're in Roma

  By Susan LaTempa  |  November 28, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  IT is a truth universally acknowledged that American people in possession of a good appetite must be in want of a cozy Italian restaurant... more

• Letters to the editor

  November 26, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  I agree with Jonah Goldberg -- Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) is not scary. In fact, he is eminently sensible. He also has a good chance to win... more

• A Cold War refugee

  By Robert Lloyd  |  November 25, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  ALTHOUGH we are now accustomed to carrying around record collections and multiplexes in our pockets, to my ancient mind there is still something... more

• A little bad taste would go a long way

  By Charles McNulty  |  November 23, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  "Sweet and innocent" is not a label one associates with John Waters, the of cult cinema who first made his name in the early '70s with gross... more

• Dog (or cat) in a dome

  November 22, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  One trend at the world's top design shows this year has been a preponderance of gem-like faceted forms, so it's no surprise that we now have... more

• Is this Mr. Magic?

  By Kevin Crust  |  November 16, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  Tiny and almost gingerbread-like on the outside, boundless on the inside, the titular toy store of "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" is indeed... more

• JACK WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH

  By Rachel Abramowitz  |  November 14, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  THE miraculous thing about Jack Nicholson is that he can make even schmaltz entertaining. Perhaps it's the deep-in-the-bone sense of mischief... more

• Pair accused of robbing immigrants

  By Richard Winton and Ari B. Bloomekatz  |  November 8, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  They drove the streets of Southern California in a black Hyundai compact, dressed in green Sheriff's Department-style clothing and flashing... more

• Legoland California has plans to add more blocks

  By Kimi Yoshino  |  November 7, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  Legoland California, already the fastest-growing amusement park in North America, announced a $20-million expansion Tuesday, including a new... more

• Classic, chic and oh, so French -- WeHo's Comme Ca is just like...

  By -- S. Irene Virbila  |  November 1, 2007

  From Los Angeles Times

  FINALEMENT, David Myers has flung open the doors of Comme Ca, his traditional French brasserie a short sprint away from his first restaurant... more

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