With an upcoming appearance in tomorrow’s episode of NBC’s new mini-series “Kingpin,” there are many reasons why third-year theater student Alley Mercedes is loving each day of her life. Read more...

“Lost in La Mancha” Directed by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe’s “Lost in La Mancha” chronicles director Terry Gilliam’s attempt to create “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” a film adaptation of Cervantes’s classic novel “Don Quixote.” Gilliam’s decadelong aspiration to make his film is finally put into production only to be plagued from the start with relentless complications, ranging from an unbelievable apocalyptic flood to the comically crusty, grumpy, injury-plagued French actor Jean Rochefort. Read more...

While motorcycle clubs may be readily associated with macho leather-clad bikers such as Hell’s Angels, the makers of “Biker Boyz” (produced by UCLA alumnus Gina Prince-Bythewood) hope that their new film will do more than just change the misinformed stereotypes about those who ride. Read more...

A script that calls for big movie stars, expensive fighter planes and a natural disaster would hardly faze most Hollywood film directors. For a pair of documentarians, however, capturing these elements on film is something to get excited about. Read more...

Communication between distant regions of the globe has become as simple as one click of a mouse. Fittingly, the newest exhibition at the UCLA Hammer Museum shows that in the world of contemporary art, styles are transcending borders. Read more...

Renowned classical musicians, who collect prestigious awards and honors in bundles, take tremendous pride in their art. For instance, when the word “show” was accidentally uttered to him, acclaimed pianist Leon Fleisher quickly pounced on the misusage. Read more...

Though an evening of acappela music may not sound very exciting to everyone, Cantus’ variety of material and creative arrangements may interest even those who are typically not fans of chamber music. Read more...