It's easy to get a taste of Mexican culture by simply walking down Olvera Street, and Italian culture is equally accessible, with UCLA's very own Café 1919 serving everything from gelato to pizzas and paninis. But it's a little more difficult to get a sampling of German culture, even in Los Angeles, one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country. Read more...

David Harris grew up frightened by the supposed authenticity of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." In fact, until college, the Texas native writer, director and 2008 alumnus of the School of Theater, Film and Television, had no idea that the film, presented as a true story, was a complete work of fiction. Read more...

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Jeff Pope, Patrick Cox and Jimmy Crosthwait appear in “Savage County,” a horror film directed by UCLA alumnus David Harris that premiered on MTV2.

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While Bruce Willis has never exactly been known for his high-class acting skills, he is back to kicking butt as usual in his role as former CIA agent Frank Moses in Robert Schwentke's film "Red," adapted from DC Comics. Read more...

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When "True Blood" first premiered in 2007, it was a free HBO preview weekend where I lived. Read more...