Belle and Sebastian “The Life Pursuit” Matador Records Belle and Sebastian’s newest effort, “The Life Pursuit,” will do a fair amount to turn the heads of hipster hordes expecting yet another sequel to the band’s 1996 classic, “If You’re Feeling Sinister.” This time around, the Scottish sensations are ““ musically speaking ““ all over the place. Read more...

“The World’s Fastest Indian” Directed by Roger Donaldson Magnolia Pictures Movie titles can be deceiving. “The World’s Fastest Indian” is an uplifting story, but it is that of a New Zealand motorcycle racer, not a Native American sprinter. Read more...

“Antiquity and Photography: Early Views of Ancient Mediterranean Sites” Through May 1 This exhibition occupies the largest temporary gallery space and features mid-19th century photographs of some of the most famous ancient monuments in Italy, Greece and the Holy Land. Read more...

At the bottom of the list of things one might do with hundreds of millions of dollars would be to bury it, or to leave it virtually out of sight. Read more...

For some reason unbeknownst to me, UCLA students love the ’80s. At least that’s what I’m assuming the countless ’80s roller skating outings, ’80s club nights and ’80s-themed parties I’ve been dragged to is evidence of. Read more...

It would prove impossible to stereotypically categorize a performance by the company Pappa Tarahumara. Its performances could easily fall under the genres of dance, opera, song or abstract art. Read more...

A little bit of the ’80s still survives today: People wear big hoop earrings, off-the-shoulder T-shirts and slip-on shoes. Bands like Franz Ferdinand often have an ’80s New Wave sensibility. Read more...