Even though this is only All Tomorrow’s Parties’ second year in the United States, there are plenty of reasons to be scared for its quality. In the recent “Best of 2002″ issue, the Daily Bruin named last spring’s All Tomorrow’s Parties festival the top arts event of the year. Read more...

With all of the Oscar buzz circulating, Nicole Kidman is certainly one actress who’s being buzzed the loudest. Being a native-born Australian shouldn’t be any hurdle in winning the American award; the iconic Aussie Russell Crowe won Best Actor in 2000 and according to Kidman, she could win in a fight any day. Read more...

Twenty-two years ago, Chuck Barris sat down at his typewriter with dreams of writing the great American novel. For a man dubbed the “˜King of Shlock,’ it was admittedly a very big dream. Read more...

Video has not killed the radio star ““ at least not yet. The L.A. Theatre Works radio theater presentation of David Auburn’s play “Proof” disproves the idea of the classic ’80s song. Read more...

The members of the rock band the Tyde pride themselves on their distinctly California sound. But so far, the band has been spending a lot more time in Europe than in the Golden state that inspires their music. Read more...

“Just Married” Starring Brittany Murphy Directed by Shawn Levy Marriage is no laughing matter, and the new comedy “Just Married,” about a botched honeymoon only reaffirms that statement. Read more...

When asked to name five artists who shaped the electronica landscape in 2002, assistant professor of ethnomusicology Robert Fink was hard-pressed to supply even one standout artist, much less five. Read more...