Twenty-two years ago, Chuck Barris sat down at his typewriter with dreams of writing the great American novel. For a man dubbed the “˜King of Shlock,’ it was admittedly a very big dream. Read more...

After a conversation about childhood ambitions with her friends, fourth-year graduate directing student Abigail Severance realized she’s not anywhere near what her twenty-year-old self imagined she would be. Read more...

“Just Married” Starring Brittany Murphy Directed by Shawn Levy Marriage is no laughing matter, and the new comedy “Just Married,” about a botched honeymoon only reaffirms that statement. Read more...

The members of the rock band the Tyde pride themselves on their distinctly California sound. But so far, the band has been spending a lot more time in Europe than in the Golden state that inspires their music. Read more...

When asked to name five artists who shaped the electronica landscape in 2002, assistant professor of ethnomusicology Robert Fink was hard-pressed to supply even one standout artist, much less five. Read more...

There comes a time in many of our lives when we stop pretending and accept what we are and what we’ll always be. Luckily for Frankie Avalon, that’s a teen idol. Read more...

“Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravishing a universe for love!” That tag line could only mean one thing: Mothra, protector of earth and enemy of the famous Godzilla is back in town. Read more...