Entertainment

New Cast Join Season Two of Paramount+’s The Agency: Central Intelligence

June 10, 2025 RGN staff

Christian Ochoa Lavernia (Silo) joins the cast of the hit spy thriller The Agency: Central Intelligence. Clayne Crawford (Chad Powers) also joins the cast. Keanush Tafreshi (V/H/S/99) has joined as well. Medalion Rahimi (Hacks) is another new member. Raza Jaffrey (Homeland) joins too. Tessa Ferrer (Swagger) is added to the cast. They will feature in the series for […]

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Entertainment

Review Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

June 6, 2025 RGN staff

 Tom Cruise’s Death-Defying Swan Song Delivers a Thunderous Farewell Reviewed By Joy Parris-In Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in an explosive conclusion to one of cinema’s most iconic action franchises. This chapter, directed once again by Christopher McQuarrie, isn’t just another adrenaline-fueled spectacle — it’s a heartfelt tribute […]

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Entertainment

Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date For Spy Thriller Butterfly

June 6, 2025 RGN staff

Starring and Executive Produced by Daniel Dae Kim Prime Video has released first-look images and teaser art for the upcoming spy-thriller series Butterfly. The series stars and is executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Lost, Hawaii Five-O). It is based on the BOOM! Studios’ graphic novel series created by Arash Amel. With […]

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Community

Juneteenth 2025 in Leimert Park: A Celebration of Freedom, Culture, and Community 

May 29, 2025 RGN staff

Historic Cultural Hub Hosts LA’s Premier Juneteenth Festival with Music, Art, Wellness Programming, and Community Unity The Leimert Park Village Merchants Association proudly presents a renowned Juneteenth celebration. It is widely regarded as the largest and most vibrant in Los Angeles. This annual event honors the legacy of freedom and celebrates the enduring strength of […]

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Play Reviews

Review- A Doll’s House Part 2

May 25, 2025 RGN staff

Reviewed by Krystina Bailey Brawer-In the highly anticipated Pasadena Playhouse production of A Doll’s House, Part II by Lucas Hnath (Red Speedo, The Christians)—a modern written continuation of the original play A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, set in the late 1800s—the lead character, Nora Helmer, leaves her marriage and family in pursuit of her independence. As we step into this play, […]

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Cast Interviews

Crafting Change Through Cinema: Eric Nazarian’s Vision with “Die Like a Man”

May 24, 2025 RGN staff

Eric Nazarian is an acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter, and social impact advocate. He graduated with honors from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded him the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting for his screenplay, Giants. We had the opportunity to chat with Eric to learn […]

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Cast Interviews

Fritz Coleman Extends Sold-Out Comedy Show at El Portal Theatre

May 20, 2025 RGN staff

Fritz Coleman’s Unassisted Residency continues to delight audiences. It is the longest-running show in the history of the El Portal Theatre, located in North Hollywood. Due to ongoing demand and sold-out shows, the run has been extended. The upcoming performance dates are May 25, June 29, July 27, and August 24. All shows are Sunday […]

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Entertainment

Review-Summer Of 69

May 9, 2025 RGN staff

Reviewed by Joy Parris: Summer of ’69 feels refreshingly honest and completely relatable. We’ve all experienced those awkward teenage years. They are filled with big feelings and big questions. There’s also the pressure of deciding when you’re “ready” for your first time. But this film isn’t just about a girl trying to sleep with the […]

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Entertainment

Review: The Accountant 2

May 1, 2025 RGN staff

Reviewed by Stephanie Aiello: The Accountant 2 is directed by Gavin O’Connor. This sequel is smart and action-packed. It raises the stakes and deepens the story first introduced in The Accountant. Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff. He is a brilliant accountant with high-functioning autism. His lethal skills make him one of the most formidable […]

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Entertainment

‘The Italians’ Movie Premiere -Red Carpet Arrivals

April 28, 2025 RGN staff

Directed By Michelle Danner And Written By Lisa Phillips Visca Director Michelle Danner rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of her latest film, “The Italians“. Written by Lisa Phillips, the story revolves around the Italian-American Vitali family. The fiery matriarch, Angelina (Michelle Danner), and her oafish husband, Vincenzo (Rob Estes), play central roles. […]

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