See It Or Skip It: Fall TV Pilots, Comic-Con Edition

"Gotham" is dark, gritty, and amazing.

Which DC Comics-based TV shows should you watch this fall? We break it down for you.



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2014 San Diego Comic-Con: A Look Back

Spider-Man is one of the lesser known Starfleet cadets. (Will Federman/Neon Tommy)

Another Comic-Con is in the books, and here's a look back at some of our favorite images from the event.



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Book Review: 'The One'

"The One" is a satisfying dystopian YA romance. (HarperTeen)

"The Hunger Games" meets "The Bachelor": Does teen America Singer want to be queen of Illyria?



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Theater Review: 'Heathers: The Musical' Off-Broadway

Elle McLemore, Jessica Keenan Wynn and Alice Lee are the titular characters opposite Barrett Wilbert Weed's Veronica in "Heather

While it features a fresh & talented cast, the musical doesn't live up to the movie on which it's based.



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Hozier At The Troubadour: Show Review

Hozier playing at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Photo by Katie Buenneke.

SLIDESHOW: The bluesy Irish singer-songwriter is a diamond in the rough.



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Theater Review: 'The Bridges Of Madison County' On Broadway

Steven Pasquale and Kelli O'Hara shine in "The Bridges of Madison County." Photo by Joan Marcus.

Featuring an incredible score and strong performances, the musical is much better than it probably should be.



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Cabaret Review: Jeremy Jordan At Catalina Bar And Grill

Jeremy Jordan charmed the audience at his cabaret in Hollywood. Photo by Katie Buenneke.

The "Smash" star hosted an evening full of great songs and funny anecdotes.



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Theater Review: 'Fat Pig' At The Hudson

A lack of chemistry bogs down the Neil LaBute play.



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Theater Review: 'Everything You Touch' By Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Arthur Keng and Kirsten Vangsness in "Everything You Touch." Photo by Ed Krieger.

Poetic playwriting doesn't always work.



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THEATER TALK: Top 5 Musicals For People Who Don't Like Musicals

Our theater editor picks out the best musicals to watch for people who hate it when people randomly burst into song.



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Theater Review: 'In The Heights' At Cabrillo Music Theatre

While the replica production doesn't live up to the original, the musical, now playing in Thousand Oaks, is enjoyable.



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Oscars 2014: A Snarky Live Blog

Katie and Christine are merciless. Maybe. OSCARS MMXIV HERE WE COME.



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Theater Review: 'Tartuffe' At A Noise Within

The play is undeniably good, but this production doesn't live up to its potential.



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Theater Review: 'Passion Play' At Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

The show is not on the same level as the playwright's heightened language.



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Film Review: 'That Awkward Moment'

Teller, Jordan, and Efron try to convince themselves that they're not in love. (Focus Features)

The "bromantic comedy" has familiar moments, but navigates them on a humorous and unexpected path.



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THEATER TALK: Dream-Casting 'Frozen' On Broadway

Our theater editor picks the actors she'd love to see in the upcoming Broadway musical.



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Theater Review: 'An Iliad' At The Broad Stage

Denis O'Hare in "An Iliad" at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Denis O'Hare is stunning in his retelling of Homer's epic poem about wartime.



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THEATER TALK: Best Of 2013

Maxwell Hamilton and Seth Numrich in Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's "Slipping." Photo by Ryan Miller.

Our Theater Editor picks her top ten shows of the year.



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Theater Review: 'Gypsy' At Signature Theatre

Rose (Sherri L. Edelen) and Louise (Maria Rizzo) duke it out in Signature's "Gypsy." Photo by Teresa Wood.

In a tale full of desperation, Signature's "Gypsy" lacks real emotional stakes.



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Theater Review: 'Parfumerie' At The Wallis

Despite a talented cast and creative team, the play (which inspired "You've Got Mail" and other movies) is too cumbersome to be entirely enjoyable.



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Theater Review: 'Peter And The Starcatcher' At The Ahmanson

The play eschews cinematic techniques in favor of fully owning up to its theatrical nature.



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Film Review: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'

Director Francis Lawrence works with his strong cast and crew to masterfully tell the story of the second book in the wildly popular series.



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Soundtrack Review: 'Frozen'

Featuring songs by the composers of "The Book of Mormon" and "Winnie the Pooh," this soundtrack just begs for a sing-along.



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THEATER TALK: Interview With Joe Iconis

The composer of "The Black Suits" sits down for a chat with our theater editor.



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THEATER TALK: Full Interview With Joe Iconis

The full transcript of our interview with the composer of "The Black Suits."



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Lewis Watson At The Bootleg: Review

SLIDESHOW: The British singer-songwriter charmed at his first headlining show in L.A.



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BOY At The Fonda: Review

SLIDESHOW: The mellow European band charmed the crowd at the Fonda.



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MS MR At The Troubadour: Review

SLIDESHOW: The duo may be incredibly hipster, but they're also incredibly talented and relatable.



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Theater Review: 'The Guardsman' At A Noise Within

Uncertainty takes a turn for the hilarious in this comedy about mistaken identity.



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Theater Review: 'The Sunshine Boys' At The Ahmanson

The jokes in "The Sunshine Boys" fall flat.

This comedy isn't as funny as it thinks it is.



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Book Review: 'The Disaster Artist'

The memoir explains the inexplicable Tommy Wiseau, the man who created "The Room."



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Theater Review: 'Humor Abuse' At The Mark Taper Forum

Lorenzo Pisoni stars in the one-man show.

The one-man show about growing up in the circus is charming and affecting.



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Emmys 2013: A Snarky Live Blog

Neon Tommy's live coverage of the 2013 Emmy Awards, now with more sass.

Our staff tell you what they really think.



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