The Coen brothers really can't make a bad movie, so it's hard to know how to judge their films. If you were to base it on the amount of pleasure proportional to the amount of pain you feel while watching it, then "A Serious Man" may not come out on top. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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October 2, 9:58 am
Screen Scene: A Serious Man
Arts
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October 1, 10:55 pm
Alum’s show uses physicality to create journey
The image of clowns usually renders one of two memories: either that of fun childhood birthday parties or terrifying nightmares courtesy of Stephen King's televised drama, "It." Read more...
Photo: Daisuke Tsuji uses the popping of balloons to recreate memories in his latest show. “Death and Giggles” and “Sole Mate” are playing at the Ivy Substation until Oct. 23.
Arts
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October 1, 10:52 pm
Musical theater to honor mogul
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the famous duo responsible for such classics as "The Sound of Music," and "Oklahoma!" are often credited with laying the foundation for musical theater, and this month, Reprise Theatre Company will honor Rodgers for his contribution to the musical theater genre. Read more...
Photo: The work of Richard Rodgers, one half of the musical-theater duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, will be the focus of the Reprise Rodgers Celebration this month.
Arts, Film & TV
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September 30, 10:55 pm
UCLA alumnus Michael Stuhlbarg stars in Coen brothers’ film, “˜A Serious Man’
Whether beneath the bright lights of Broadway's stage or in front of the camera, when the director yells "action," alumnus Michael Stuhlbarg is ready for the challenge. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Michael Stuhlbarg will be featured as the star character in the Coen brothers’ coming feature, “A Serious Man.” The film will be in theaters Friday.
Arts, Music
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September 30, 10:47 pm
Jazz icon Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to play at Royce Hall
The Royce Hall stage has seen some of the biggest names in theater, dance and music. UCLA continues to exercise its pull as a cultural and academic center as UCLA Live welcomes the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Read more...
Photo: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs live on stage. The 15-member ensemble tours nationwide, playing an eclectic mix of classic jazz standards with fun children’s songs such as “Itsy Bitsy Spider.”
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 30, 10:20 pm
Tech Review: “Spyborgs” Video game
There is something about sitting down and watching cartoons early Saturday mornings when you are 10 years old. Read more...
Arts, Music
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September 29, 11:21 pm
Bringing hair and flair to L.A.’s music scene
From the looks of Ben Esser, who hails from Essex County, a quaint part of the United Kingdom, southeast England must be another planet. It may be pretty standard for the area, but Esser is definitely not your standard pop star. Read more...
Photo: BIZ 3 PUBLICITY Ben Esser, of Essex County in the United Kingdom, is the lead singer of the band Esser, which is currently on its first full U.S. tour. Esser will play today at El Rey Theatre, located in west Los Angeles.