At the beginning of his autobiography, "Speak, Memory," Vladimir Nabokov, best known for his novel "Lolita," tells an anecdote about one of his father's friends, a war general, who visits their home and shows young Nabokov a trick using matches. Read more...
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January 27, 10:39 pm
The Written Word: Biographies can be stranger than fiction
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January 26, 8:59 pm
UCLA alum Sacha Gervasi’s documentary nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentaries award
At the first sign of light after a night lost in a Romanian forest, director and UCLA alumnus Sacha Gervasi discovered his crew's van had stopped 10 feet short of a sheer drop. Read more...
Photo: Anvil lead guitarist Steve “Lips” Kudlow is in the documentary “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” directed by alumnus Sacha Gervasi, who is nominated for an award from the Directors Guild of America.
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January 26, 8:57 pm
UCLA alum Louis J. Horvitz set to direct 52nd annual Grammy Awards
When viewers tune in to catch this year's Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, they'll have a Bruin to thank for the show's production. Read more...
Photo: Horvitz
Grammys director
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January 26, 8:54 pm
Go vegan and get thinner
Rory Freedman, co-author of "Skinny Bitch," a New York Times bestselling book about nutrition, will explain why looking like a skinny bitch is not the only benefit college students can gain from becoming vegan in her appearance on campus at noon today. Read more...
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January 26, 8:49 pm
British artist Rachel Whiteread combines sculpture, drawing in upcoming exihibit at Hammer Museum
Beginning Jan. 31 at 2 p.m., British artist Rachel Whiteread will exhibit her previously unseen and personal collection of drawings at the Hammer Museum. Read more...
Photo: An example of a Rachel Whiteread drawing. The renowned sculptor has an upcoming exhibition at the Hammer Museum.
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January 26, 8:47 pm
L.A. indie rock band Rumspringa to play at Unknown Theater Friday
Rumspringa shows stand out from other Los Angeles indie rock bands because they try to make them feel more like parties than performances. Read more...
Photo: Rumspringa, an indie band from Los Angeles, will be performing at the Unknown Theater on Jan. 29. The band performed at UCLA two weeks ago.
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January 26, 4:37 am
Symposium to exhibit Korea’s dynamic culture
From hip-hop to more traditional varieties, Korean music has blended both history and modern day styles to allow for experimentation while preserving history. Read more...