Looking at ordinary objects as artworks may not come naturally. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 31, 2:17 am
Alumnus Khalid Hussein collaborates with Noah Haytin in “Hybrids” to explore Middle Eastern and American identities
Friday evening, the Levantine Cultural Center seemed to be the only source of life on West Pico Boulevard. Read more...
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“Hitbodedut” is a multimedia work by UCLA alumnus Khalid Hussein. This piece is on display at the Levantine Cultural Center as part of the “Hybrids” exhibition.
Courtesy of KHALID HUSSEIN
Arts, Arts Columns
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January 31, 2:12 am
Creating Britney Spears, the mythical pop star who captivates fans and critics alike
I often wonder to what extent Britney Spears is a real person. Read more...
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Credit: JIVE RECORDS
Arts, Film & TV
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January 28, 1:11 am
Alumnus earns writing spot on ‘Skins’
Matt Pelfrey lives his life for oddities. Any uncanny social encounter, intriguing newspaper article or bizarre character that he might come across in his day can end up being the inspiration for his next play or screenplay. Read more...
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The U.S. adaptation of the British TV series “Skins” includes Matt Pelfrey, a graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and one of three young writers out of about 400 chosen to work on the series.
Credit: MTV
Arts, Film & TV
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January 28, 1:08 am
Watch Best Picture nominees in time for the Oscars
On Tuesday morning, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards, which will be held on Feb. 27. Read more...
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Credit: FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 28, 1:00 am
Single-minded: _The music of the night_
I miss my car. When I was home, I could drive it anywhere. If I needed some time and a place to think, I could just get in the driver's seat and go. Now it's back at home, being driven around Irvine without me. Read more...
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Credit: HOLSTER RECORDS
Arts, Film & TV
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January 28, 12:55 am
Screen Scene: “When We Leave”
Some films disclose their intentions in the first few minutes and then proceed to hit the audience over the head with its message for the remainder of the film. "When We Leave" does just this. Read more...
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Credit: OLIVE FILMS