Right now in Hollywood, the race is on! The intellectual property (IP) race that is. The hottest film packages going around town are based on novels or comic books. This month, we’re highlighting some adaptations shot right here in our own backyard of Los Angeles based on great source material. LACS...

Green screen, also known as chroma keying, has been around in one form or another since the beginning of filmmaking. This compositing effect allows for multiple images to blend together into one illusion that has gotten more sophisticated as time has gone on. As May is the start of the summer blockbuster...

Let’s shine a light on the architectural history of LA Center Studios. When architect William Pereira originally designed the Union Oil Center, there was a ban on tall structures in downtown. A municipal ordinance intended to give the city “harmonious lines” and prohibited the construction...

Are you still basking in the glow of Valentine’s Day or cursing its existence? One thing is clear: love is on the brain. As such, it has us thinking about romance and its relationship to the cinema in this beautiful city we call home. Before February ends, let’s celebrate romantic movies set in the City...

Not so long ago, audiences had three places to check out their favorite shows. Down the dial, there was a network, higher up you had basic cable, and for violence, language, and no commercials there were the premium networks. Enter the Streaming Networks. With streaming, there’s many more options and a seemingly...

Summer has officially begun and the weather isn’t the only thing that’s heating up! Movie-goers are flocking to theaters to escape the high temperatures and revel in the (hopefully) crowd-pleasing films that define the summer season. Which of the following do you think will become this season’s...

Last month, we here at LACS gave you a week-by-week breakdown of film releases in April.  With May halfway through, we thought it wise to make sure our fellow cinefiles were up to date on their May releases!   With a variety of sequels, reboots and original material hitting theaters, this month figures...

April is an interesting month in Hollywood, as it is just after award season dies down and just before the summer movie season kicks off. Still, this April brings a variety of genres and stars to the silver screen. Let’s take a look at the most-talked about films this April, going week-by-week. April...

The dust has barely settled on the 2018 Oscars, with The Shape of Water coming away as the “Best Picture” in a very competitive field. While just one week removed from the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted program, it is never too soon to start considering what films will be generating buzz and bringing home...

We’ve compiled a slew of timeless flicks for you and that special someone to “ooh” and “ah” and “ugh” over. Wherever you are on the romance movie spectrum: we’ve got you covered. Happy Valentine’s Day! For the lovelorn: Bridget Jones’s Diary This clever tale of Bridget Jones’s...