J.J. Abrams

Kirk Versus Khan Redux In 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'

J.J. Abrams' grand, familiar 'Star Trek'

8 Great Shows You Haven't Binged-Watch on Netflix Yet

'Ghost Protocol' Features a Man on a Mission

Tom Cruise, Bankable Movie Star, lives another day

'Super 8' Flirts With Disaster

J.J. Abrams deploys humor and destruction in his super-fun, super-loud catastrophe flick

10 Must-See Panels at Comic-Con

​San Diego Comic-Con is a week away, but it's not too early to start strategizing about what you should see when you're there. Especially if you've seen the size of the event's program schedule.But there's no reason to battle eye strain. We've put together a list of the 10 comic-related events to ... More >>

Nothing to "Klingon" in New "Star Trek" Movie

If your TV is on the fritz, you didn't pay your cable/satellite bill or you're just one of those Communists who does not watch the tube, you may not have heard there is a new Star Trek movie opening today and, according to one Weekly Trekker at least, it's a solid effort.But some die-hards do have s ... More >>

J.J. Abrams's 'Star Trek' Reboot Is Proof That the Franchise Can Live Long and Prosper

Pink Floyd Vandals Strike Huntington Beach!

From last week's cops blotter (not online) in the Huntington Beach Independent:Melody Lane: Someone reported finding graffiti saying, "Mama is going to put all of her fears into you," on an easement wall in the 16100 block at 7:59 a.m.Los Patos Avenue: A caller found that someone spray painted "Moth ... More >>

Long Beach Trek-tacular

As much as I enjoy Star Trek, and always have, I can't say I was that enthused by the idea of “Star Trek: The Tour.” What could they show me that I haven't seen? Could it possibly top the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas? Do I really want to pay top dollar to see a bunch of multicolored spandex ... More >>

LYT's Film Pick of the Weekend 1-17-08

CLOVERFIELD Since many people are asking what exactly “Cloverfield” means in the context of the movie, let's deal with that right of the bat – it doesn't mean anything. It wasn't even supposed to be the film's real title initially, just a red herring to throw people off track named after one ... More >>

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TJ Miller

Surviving Sawfest

Lionsgate films claim they make SAW movies for the fans, and while it's easy to be cynical about that claim, Sawfest was definitely a fan-friendly move – all four SAW movies on the big screen for the price of one ticket. Now, could it have been even better? Sure. Had I been in charge of marketing, ... More >>

The Big Con

Out of the basement and into the spotlight, Comic-Con 2007 is the place to be

Lost Cause

TV is better than film, so why dont films based on TV shows work?

Cruise in Control

The Syracuse kid saves the world in style