Video games, by their very nature, require the player to put a certain amount of personal involvement into the work. Obviously, this can have a huge emotional impact on a player, but does that qualify games as art? Read more...
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“Flower” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. and is developed by thatgamecompany.
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Journalist Molly Ivins lost her battle with breast cancer in 2007, but her rebellious spunk and fiery political opinions come to life in actress Kathleen Turner's portrayal of the late Texan columnist in "Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins." Set in an empty newsroom, the one-act play takes the form of a witty stream of consciousness confessional filled with a hefty dose of many of Ivins' own quoted words. Read more...
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(courtesy of Mark Garvin)
Daily Bruin's A&E asked students what songs they were listening to on their way to class. Here's what they're tuning in to. Read more...
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Alex Regalado
There are many reasons I am thankful for living in West Los Angeles. Not being required to navigate the one-way streets of Downtown Los Angeles nears the top of that list. Read more...
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The Egyptian-, Spanish- and Roman-inspired construction in Downtown Los Angeles is the work of architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue.
Clark Kent has a famous alter ego with the power of flight, superhuman strength and X-ray vision. James Bewley's alter ego, Dale, simply has a propensity for cheap teal business suits and whiskey in all of its forms. Read more...
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James Bewley, also known by his alter ego Dale Seever, presents a live taping of his podcast “Dale Radio” Thursday night at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater. The taping will feature Marc Horowitz and Mary Lou Metzger, with live music by Kenny Burrell and the UCLA Jazz Ensemble. (courtesy of Dale Radio)
It took a series of events to occur for Tim Shechmeister's dream to come true. Read more...
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MFA film candidate Tim Shechmeister got his thesis short “Viral” picked up by Screen Gems for a feature film.
Sometimes I think I must be ridiculous to get so excited about television. Then last week I read that Paul Rudd ("I Love You, Man") will guest star on "Parks and Recreation" as Leslie Knope's political opponent, and I start jabbing the arm of the person sitting next to me in blind excitement. Read more...
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THE OFFICE — “Training Day” Episode 720 — Pictured: (l-r) Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin, Brian Baumgertner as Kevin Malone, Will Ferrell as Deangelo Vickers, Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly, Steve Carell as Michael Scott, John Krakinski as Jim Halpert — Photo by: Chris Haston/NBC
