Rock stars have always been larger than life. But thanks to the silver screen, that size is becoming literal. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the band Andrew W.K. Read more...
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April 2, 9:00 pm
Double feature
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March 15, 9:00 pm
A Novel Approach
Most books are formatted and printed in much the same way. The Books, on the other hand, have a more unorthodox approach. This week, The Books will bring their eccentric three-month, North American tour to two consecutive concerts in the Harold M. Read more...
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March 15, 9:00 pm
I’ll miss Westwood ““ but good riddance, YRL
In exactly one week I will have taken my last college final and be done with school forever, or at least for the foreseeable future. As a farewell to UCLA for my last column, I’ve decided to make a list (something anyone who knows me knows I usually object to) of the 10 things I will miss most about UCLA. Read more...
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March 15, 9:00 pm
British Banter
There’s a logical connection between Tommy Tiernan, the Irish comedian who opened his three-week run in the Little Theater on Wednesday, and John Cleese, the British comedian who will perform his one-man show in Royce Hall on Saturday. Read more...
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March 15, 9:00 pm
Hollywood neglects value of shooting on location
Last summer, I interned at the largest newspaper in the state of Delaware. I realize that’s more or less equivalent to bragging about being the tallest midget, but the detail is important, as you’ll see in a moment. Read more...
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March 15, 9:00 pm
Crash course
It is not every day that empty pizza boxes, a half-eaten chocolate cake and an Oscar statuette rest on the same table, much less the same classroom. Read more...
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March 15, 9:00 pm
Soundbite: “Born Again in the USA”
Loose Fur “Born Again in the USA” Drag City Records The title of an album can say a lot about its contents. Pavement’s “Slanted & Enchanted” is just that ““ a blend of skewed pop instrumentation and off-beat vocal delivery so unlikely it never fails to captivate. Read more...