“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...

10. Spring Sing Spring Sing always promises a dandy time, with generally impressive performances (if you don’t count the obligatory sorority/fraternity numbers). Spring Sing 2002 had all the components of a typically good Spring Sing, but it was the guest of honor that put 2002 on this list. Read more...

5. Elvis Costello as Artist in Residence “In 2001, he found himself with a residency at UCLA, where he performed several concerts and was instrumental in teaching music during the year””“ so says All Music Guide. Read more...

8. Amon Tobin "Out from Out Where" The lead-off track is called “Back from Space” but the album shows Tobin never really left. With melded assaulting drum ‘n’ bass and dark cinematic sweeps creating a dense soundscape, this isn’t Kubrick’s vision of the unknown; it’s menacing, anarchic and human. Read more...

8. Frank Gehry Conversation – UCLA Gehry’s brave new Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles (opening in the fall) demands equally adventurous music within. Read more...

8. "Punch-Drunk Love" Once again P. T. Anderson proves himself the most exciting filmmaker alive today. Here, the auteur of “Magnolia” and “Boogie Nights” plays into and defies generic conventions without making it feel forced. Read more...