“Robots” Directed By Chris Wedge Twentieth Century Fox “Robots” seems to have all the enjoyable elements of a good, light-hearted children’s film, right down to the necessary jokes for the parents and the voice of Robin Williams. Read more...

When it comes to the writings of novelist A.S. Byatt, reading audiences across the world are captivated by the multi-dimensional nature of her work. From John Milton to Robert Browning and everyone in between, including the Italian Dante, Byatt’s studies as a young woman have led her on a lifelong journey to her current home under the roof of literary fame, where it seems she will enjoy a comfortable stay for the rest of her career. Read more...

Most people probably look at Vaseline and think it’s a nice way to say petroleum jelly. But Matthew Barney might look at Vaseline and think it’s an excellent symbol for his films. Read more...

50 Cent “The Massacre” Interscope 50 Cent is arguably the biggest rapper in the world. His records sell by the millions to adoring fans from Tokyo to Norman, Oklahoma. Read more...

Many UCLA students are not strangers to parental pressures to excel in everything from athletics to academics. But sometimes being on the pre-med track for Harvard Medical School just won’t cut it when your true desire is to be a filmmaker or a world-class athlete. Read more...

While perusing a band’s biography on its Web site, the last thing one would expect to find is a proclamation by the lead singer and guitarist that he has made a conscious choice to be a “total failure.” In the world of Okkervil River singer and guitarist Will Sheff, though, this is all part of the ride. Read more...

Keeping up with the latest music news these days is such a drag. There’s the newly brewing rap beef, pitting practically everyone against everyone, pro-wrestling style. Read more...