In 2010, singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten placed herself squarely on the indie music map with her second full-length album release, "Epic." Read more...
Photo:
Indie artist Sharon Van Etten’s third album “Tramp” follows up “Epic,” which garnered critical acclaim and increased her fan base. (Courtesy of Shervin Lainez)
Americans love to follow the ups (but more likely the downs) of their favorite childhood stars, with the likes of Lindsay Lohan and Demi Lovato recurring more often in punch lines and Us Weekly magazine covers than movies and music videos. Read more...
Photo:
UCLA alumna Christine Lakin writes what might have happened if she followed the “washed-up child star” cliche in “Lovin’ Lakin.” (courtesy of Christine Lakin)
It only took one moment for Eduardo Arenas, bassist of East L.A. band Chicano Batman, to know he wanted to be a musician. Read more...
Photo:
Chicano Batman will be the last concert in the Hammer Museum’s series. (Courtesy of Carmen Luceno)
Childhood summers used to be filled with Slip 'n Slides, zip lines and hikes at summer camp, and so much time spent in the pool that our skin turned to prunes. Read more...
For producer Luca Matrundola, the five-minute standing ovation at the premiere of the film "Collaborator" was the most rewarding victory he could have received after working for two years to bring the movie to life. Read more...
Photo:
Luca Matrundola and Julien Favre, UCLA alumni and producers, worked together to create the new film “Collaborator,” pictured above. (Credit: Tribeca Films)
Anyone looking for an easy, quirky, indie dramedy should stay away from "Dark Horse" and go re-watch "(500) Days of Summer." Read more...
Photo:
(Credit: Dark Horse Press Material)
For many people, Craigslist may bring images of ads seeking missed connections, postings for a yard sale, perverts or the next Craigslist killer. But for Joe Garner, the classifieds site is a place for kindness. Read more...
Photo:
(Credit: CLJ Films)
