Thursday, July 16


Big things, small packages

Just as its name suggests, the UCLA Shorttakes Festival is all about maximizing time. With some entries as short as 90 seconds, student filmmakers must utilize every second to successfully portray their points. Read more...


Classical pianist rocks, rolls

Throughout history, rock ‘n’ roll and classical music have been locked in an endless war of the genres. Not so for Christopher O’Riley, classical pianist and host of Public Radio International’s “From The Top” radio show. Read more...


Cover Story

For a culture that prides itself on originality and innovation, we sure love a good cover song. From “American Idol,” where contestants are rated based on their performances of other people’s songs, to Ryan Adams’ Grammy win for his version of Oasis’ “Wonderwall,” cover songs and cover bands are more prevalent than ever. Read more...


Student producer gets feet wet

How does someone become a producer? “I’ve had no direction and no guide. It’s been, “˜Get your feet wet and jump into it,'” Sandra Mucke said about her recent first experience as a producer. Read more...


Screen scene

“The Longest Yard” Directed by Peter Segal Paramount Pictures Adam Sandler has made his career getting audiences to root for delinquents. He has played slackers, untalented hockey players, mediocre singers and more. Read more...