The American Film Institute Fest has begun at the Chinese theaters in Hollywood. The longest-running international Los Angeles film festival has brought cinema from around the world to the hub of Hollywood for over four decades since its origins as FILMEX in 1971. Read more...
Arts, Music
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November 8, 6:14 pm
Concert Review: Atlas Genius
It seems that if Atlas Genius keeps up its current pace, it'll have a plethora of world-famous, iconic show venues crossed off in no time at all – and rightfully so. Read more...
Photo: The Australian rock group Atlas Genius performed at the Wiltern Theater Wednesday night during one of its last tour stops in the U.S.
Arts, Film & TV
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November 8, 12:00 am
Play based on stories of Skid Row reveals sense of community, hope
Scattered tents and cardboard boxes line the streets of Skid Row. The 50-block stretch in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles is known for being home to one of the largest homeless populations in the U.S. Read more...
Photo: “Love on San Pedro,” the work of playwright James McManus, is the latest production by Cornerstone Theater Company. It highlights the individual stories of an impoverished community. The central storyline focuses on the romantic relationship between Marjorie, played Bahni Turpin, and Skyhook, played by Anthony Tate.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 8, 12:00 am
Video game exhibition proves punk is not dead
With their rapidly put-together parts, exposed wiring and unconventional materials, the games featured at the Punk Arcade will convey much more than mere entertainment. The Punk Arcadeis a one-day exhibition that will bring together the punk-inspired video game artwork of award-winning designers, writers and UCLA students this Saturday at the Broad Art Center.The exhibition, sponsored by the UCLA Game Lab, will be open to the public from 6 to 9 p.m., and will feature artwork that intertwines the medium of games with the culture of punk. Read more...
Photo: Last year’s Punk Arcade exhibition showcased artwork that allowed visitors of all ages to try and play new games.
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 8, 12:00 am
Love|Hate: Is Blockbuster’s end an opening act or curtains for an era?
After battling avidly for the last couple of years but notably growing in desperation, Blockbuster LLC has finally announced its closure, ceasing their domestic retail chain by closing its approximately 300 remaining stores. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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November 8, 12:00 am
Movie review: ‘Thor: The Dark World’
Due to their overwhelming viewership among fans and miscellaneous moviegoers, the constantly crossing-over films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have always and will always be compared to other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; it’s only natural. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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November 7, 11:33 pm
Campus MovieFest concludes in awards ceremony Thursday night
Out of 119 teams and a total of 1,547 student participants, 16 films were chosen at Thursday night’s Campus MovieFest screening in Ackerman Grand Ballroom to move on to the final level of the competition at Hollywood in June. Read more...