It’s hard for someone to have two full-time jobs ““ and Jon Robertson, chairman of the UCLA Department of Music and conductor of the UCLA Philharmonia Orchestra, has finally decided he has spent enough time juggling. Read more...

The phrases “ballet-like” and “Hong Kong action film” are not often heard together, but when talking about the work of director Johnny To, the description is apt. Read more...

John Cage, one of the most recognized composers of the 20th century, may be best known for a time when he was silent. One of his most famous pieces, “4’33,” is four minutes and thirty-three seconds of a pianist onstage, not playing, where only the noise generated by the audience and ambiance of the concert hall are considered the “music” of the piece. Read more...

Forget about dealing with Hollywood big-shots’ egos and tantrums. Some of the entertainment industry’s finest are taking time off from their day jobs to take center stage in front of aspiring film and television students. Read more...

“Elf,” despite several funny scenes, is short of a decent plot. When the laughs die down, the film becomes harder to watch than a Jared Subway commercial. Read more...

The average rap song exists for one reason: “Shake ya tail feather!” proclaims Nelly and P. Diddy’s hit from last summer. The dance floor is all well and good, but sometimes you want more out of your music. Read more...

Napster is back. But no, it’s not the same service that gave users free-for-all access to pop songs in the days of the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. Read more...