“The Old Woman” Directed by Robert Wilson Royce Hall 3 Paws A black and white portrait resembling a page out of a children’s picture book hangs above a dimly lit stage. Suddenly, the sharp crackle of thunder and an unnerving darkness permeates the room. From the darkness emerges two men dressed identically: a black suit, […]
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Q&A: UCLA Film and Television Archive explores voices of Chinese cinema
Running from Oct. 17 to Nov. 3 at the Billy Wilder Theater, the second “China Onscreen Biennial” presents a collection of Chinese films, complemented with visual art slideshows and panels featuring directors and other special guests. The series introduces a plethora of voices representative of Chinese cinema. Inaugurated in 2012, the “China Onscreen Biennial” returns […]
Album Review: ‘Goddess’
Often categorized under a new wave of modern R&B;, singer-songwriter Jillian Banks’ music certainly perpetuates the classification. But the categorization is merely a scratch on the surface of the atmospheric, brooding sound that BANKS has managed to capture on her album, “Goddess.” The debut album by BANKS offers a seductive, mystical musical palette with hues […]
Album Review: ‘1000 Forms of Fear’
Through powerful vocals, electric drums and dark lyrics, Sia paints the portrait of a person who has encountered the less tasteful side of life in her latest album, “1000 Forms of Fear.” The studio album, the sixth by the singer-songwriter, is one that channels a darkness that comes from the downsides of fame, heartbreak and […]
Album Review: ‘x’
With songs about deteriorating relationships and unrequited love played to the tune of acoustic strums and bluesy vocals, Ed Sheeran’s latest album “x” is nothing listeners haven’t heard before. “x” is the second studio album by the singer-songwriter and it’s filled with sappy generic love songs from front to back with minimal variation, continuing the […]
Album Review: ‘Ultraviolence’
Leaning against the open door of a vintage car on the cover of her latest album, Lana Del Rey evokes a sense of melancholy and lonely sentiments that reflects the songs of “Ultraviolence.” The third studio album by the songstress, “Ultraviolence” ditches the pop, upbeat energy of her previous albums, “Born to Die” and “Paradise,” […]
Graduate student Rocco Pucillo sells ‘Imaginary Foe’ to Warner Bros.
Rocco Pucillo can recall the creative writing lessons he was so fond of during his time in grade school. It was there the seed was planted for the career he would come to pursue so passionately. “When I was in grammar school, the principal (taught) a creative writing class where she did all these exercises,” […]