The art world is teeming with talented young artists vying to be the next big thing. It’s a scenario that expectedly lends itself to networking ““ a case of not simply how good you are and how much you know, but really who you know. Read more...
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February 25, 9:00 pm
Exhibit pairs artists’ complementary work
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February 25, 9:00 pm
UCLA anticipates performance of revered ballet dancer
For over 40 years, Mikhail Baryshnikov has conceded to let his feet rather than his mouth do the talking. But instead of imagining what they would say, simply mention the name “Baryshnikov,” and dance enthusiasts will shower those feet with praise. Read more...
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February 25, 9:00 pm
Oscar: Best Supporting Actor
WILL Win: Tim Robbins, “Mystic River” SHOULD Win: Tim Robbins, “Mystic River” While Robbins may at times be a controversial figure due to his anti-war activism, one thing there is no fighting about is this UCLA alum’s chance of coming home a winner. Read more...
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February 25, 9:00 pm
“˜Biggest’ film fest shoots to expand IMAX audience
Wherever movie theaters are too small and the big screen just needs to get bigger, IMAX will try to be there. The Large Format Cinema Association is presenting its first IMAX film festival now through March 7 at the The Bridge Cinemas in the Howard Hughes Center. Read more...
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February 25, 9:00 pm
Oscar: Best Animated Feature Film
WILL Win: “Finding Nemo” SHOULD Win: “The Triplets of Belleville” If the Oscars were decided by a Magic 8-ball ““ and let’s face it, sometimes it seems like they are ““ “Finding Nemo” would get an “All signs point to yes” in this category. Read more...
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February 25, 9:00 pm
[Online] Hollywood Entertainment Museum exhibit gives albums a psychedelic twist
With a pink planet above and a neon-colored mosque behind him, Mick Jagger is sitting Indian-style, wearing a black Merlin hat and a Middle-Eastern silk robe, and forming an “X” with his forearms, palms facing himself. Read more...
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February 25, 9:00 pm
“˜Havana Nights’ missteps fusion of dance, political beats
“Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights” Directed by Guy Ferland Miramax Films I am sad to say I didn’t have the time of my life “¦ again with “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.” While the film slavishly follows the formula of the original “Dirty Dancing,” all of the familiarity that hooked audiences in the original rendition is rushed through without a second thought in the remake. Read more...