Many moviegoers would agree that part of the magic of seeing a film is the theater experience: popcorn, big screens, dramatic lights and, most of all, community. Sometimes, microwave popcorn and 13-inch computer screens make for unsatisfying substitutions. Read more...
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February 17, 12:16 am
Students showcase classic Indian music at Avartan Music Festival
At 4 years old, most kids are learning to tie their shoes. Gaayatri Kaundinya, on the other hand, was beginning her training as a vocalist for Indian classical music. Ever since then, Kaundinya, a second-year ethnomusicology student, has dedicated hours daily to her training. Read more...
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Second-year business economics student Shiva Ramamurthi will be playing the violin Saturday at UCLA’s Avartan Music Festival, a two-part festival featuring Indian classical music.
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February 17, 12:14 am
Grammy performances denote a change in musical style, yet Adele manages to appeal to all
The Grammy Awards ceremony is special because its goal is so ambitious: In one night, the single event recognizes the best in every type of genre in music. In addition, the performances reflect how the show attempts to blend different styles and artists, sometimes successfully, other times not so much. Read more...
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February 17, 12:09 am
Movie Review: Thin Ice
Petey, the scrawny gray dog in "Thin Ice," appears meek and harmless, yet when protagonist Mickey holds out his hand, Petey suddenly bursts into vicious barking. Deceptive Petey serves as an allegory for the whole film: It is misleadingly calm at first, only to bare its claws without warning. Read more...
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Courtesy of ATO Pictures
Arts, Film & TV
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February 16, 1:01 am
Miniature magic: Melnitz Movies, Terasaki Center to present monthly Japanese film series
Being a few inches tall has never before been such a tall order. In the Japanese animated film "The Secret World of Arrietty," Arrietty and her family have to find a way to surmount the problems associated with their size, while still remaining hidden from the humans living above them. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 16, 12:58 am
Graduate student Alan Patrick Kenny makes his LA directorial debut in "What the Butler Saw"
Rape, incest and the phallus of Sir Winston Churchill "“ three things which, combined, will take up about three minutes of stage time. Read more...
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Jerry Della Salla, John Walcutt and Ciaran Joyce star in Joe Orton’s unfinished first draft of the play “What the Butler Saw” at the Odyssey Theatre. The play is directed by UCLA graduate student in theater, Alan Patrick Kenny.
Courtesy of Ron Sossi
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 16, 12:55 am
Joy Sticks: _Video games allow players to build a new community_
Although it was before my time, I've heard of the phrase "around the watercooler" before. I thought the idea that people would all watch the same television show and then gather around at work the next morning to discuss it to be a fascinating quirk of society. Read more...
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