To Live and Screen in L.A.Ridin’ High: “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” Turns 10On the birth of the cult classic and the many times it nearly fell apart.byStephen SaitoAug 17, 2014
The MentaculistJustin Lin on “Tokyo Drift” and the Four Hours That Saved the “Fast & Furious” FranchiseOn convincing Vin Diesel to return for a cameo and an audience to the franchise.byStephen SaitoJul 6, 2014
To Live and Screen in L.A.Carl Reiner & Dick Van Dyke Shine a Spotlight Once More on the Dark Comedy “The Comic”Among the two comedy legends' greatest achievements, this searing 1969 Hollywood satire is never mentioned, but a recent special screening a...byStephen SaitoDec 16, 2012
Kickstart This!Kickstart This! “Out of Print”: Julia Marchese’s Living Tribute to the New Beverly CinemaAfter leading the charge to save 35mm film for revival cinemas, the much loved hostess of the L.A. cinema landmark is preserving its history...byStephen SaitoMay 7, 2012
Kickstart This!Kickstart This! – Morgan White’s Portrait of Repertory Cinema “The Rep”Although a film about places that show films may not sound like the stuff of great cinema, a new documentary currently raising funds on Rock...byStephen SaitoJan 4, 2012
The MentaculistNine Revelations From Edgar Wright’s The Wright Stuff III Series at the New BeverlyThe director of "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World" invaded the Los Angeles rep house.byStephen SaitoDec 20, 2011
ReviewsReview and Recap of the First Night of Kevin Smith’s “Red State” Oscar Consideration RunAfter plunking down $20 as requested by the filmmaker, a review of Kevin Smith's controversial and allegedly penultimate film and a recap of...byStephen SaitoAug 20, 2011