What really makes a man? Brawn, brains, and bravery may be acceptable answers, but for UCLA screenwriting professor and co-chair Hal Ackerman, embracing one's masculinity means facing mortality and accepting the love and help of those who love you most. Read more...

After rumors involving Radiohead and My Bloody Valentine, the announcement of this year's Coachella lineup came as a bit of a disappointment. Read more...

Last Thursday, I saw a show with Caribou and Fuck Buttons. Read more...

Lately, it seems like everyone at UCLA is using the arts to fundraise for a worthy cause. Events like Dance Marathon and Shakespeare at UCLA's 24-hour musical make humdrum fundraisers a thing of the past. Read more...

Indian cinema is frequently associated with the catchy tunes and extravagant dance numbers of Bollywood films. India's most commercialized genre of film, Bollywood is known for predictable and melodramatic plotlines. Read more...

I don't know if you have a favorite celebrity chef, but mine is Mario Batali. Read more...

They say what goes up must come down, but unlike the publishing industry, the Festival of Books' decline is nowhere in sight. Read more...