There's something funky in the water in Brooklyn. In the last few years, bands based near New York City that once dabbled in psychedelic sounds or played raw and energetic rock music have been polishing up in the studio, adding danceable beats, keyboards and massive hooks to their musical repertoires. Read more...
Arts, Music
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February 8, 9:12 pm
Soundbite: “Old Blood” Yeasayer
Arts
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February 8, 9:07 pm
Historical costumes now on display
It was a sight that would have made any jewelry lover sigh "“ a dress made entirely of Swarovski crystals, each stone catching the light and sparkling like the stars on a dark night. Colleen Atwood, the designer of the dress in question, used more than one million of such crystals to adorn this and 35 other dresses featured in the Rob Marshall film "Nine." Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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February 7, 8:44 pm
Animation shines in the spotlight
An evening when awards were handed out by Minnie, Goofy and Donald Duck and the show opened with William Shatner battling the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants for master of ceremonies duties were signs that the 37th Annual Annie Awards isn't your typical awards show. Read more...
Photo: Peter Docter, who wrote films such as “Up” and “Toy Story,” accepts an award for Directing in a Feature Production for “Up” during the 37th Annual Annie Awards at Royce Hall on Saturday. “Up” also took home the Annie for Best Animated Feature.
Arts, Film & TV
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February 7, 8:40 pm
Celebrating Iran in film
Iran is a country frequently talked about, usually not by Iranians. Read more...
Photo: The 2008 film, “Wind Blows in the Meadow,” will be screened tonight at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 20th Annual Celebration of Iranian Cinema.
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 7, 8:33 pm
Who is Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman doesn't like to plan things out. Read more...
Photo: Neil Gaiman, author of the animated film “Coraline,” speaks on the red carpet at the 2010 Annual Annie Awards at Royce Hall on Saturday.
Arts
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February 4, 9:02 pm
Animation’s biggest night returns to UCLA
It's the biggest night you've never heard of, and while you may have never seen the faces of those being honored, there's a good chance you've grown up hearing their voices. Read more...
Arts
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February 4, 9:02 pm
Artist grows taste for the abstract
These aren't your everyday potted plants. Read more...