“The Butterfly Effect” Directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber New Line Cinema  Taking a departure from Ashton Kutcher’s recent slew of romantic comedies, “The Butterfly Effect” is a brilliant sci-fi thriller that catches audiences off-guard, challenging them to think about the extent to which everyday decisions can affect the future of one’s […]
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Stars unlikely pair on, off set
Maybe opposites really do attract. From Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, to Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, the entertainment industry has shown that the pairing of two seemingly contradicting characters seems to be the formula for box-office success, at least in the non-buddy, buddy-action film genre, if there is such a thing. If that’s […]
Arts camp offers experience to variety of college students
For college students who have been thinking about entering the entertainment industry, a new program hosted at UCLA this summer provides the opportunity to take a swim in Hollywood’s waters without worrying about drowning in the process. As part of the U.S. Performing Arts and Media Camps founded last year, the UCLA Arts Camp this […]
nline: Grad student blends TV, writing careers with community service
Yvonne deLaRosa Green thinks she just may be a part of history. “The master plan behind everything as a Latina was that there weren’t a lot of things out there. Our time is coming and it’s really going to hit big soon,” said deLaRosa. “I want to be one of those people that make it […]
Oscar only loves West Coast nominees
In less than 20 days, millions of people from around the world will be eagerly watching as Hollywood hosts its biggest party of the year, the Academy Awards. And why should I be watching when the Oscars were created to be the film industry’s most self-indulging event, an award created to be given to themselves […]
Reality Greek shows hit MTV
After millions of viewers tuned in for the first season of “Sorority Life” over the summer, MTV is back at it again, this time with fraternities representing. Hoping to recreate its success garnered by exposing the inner-workings of a UC Davis sorority, MTV will premiere its second season of “Sorority Life” followed by its new […]
Life at UCLA more than just celebrity encounters
After picking up my visiting friend from the airport two weeks ago, I was disgusted at the first thing that came out of her mouth. Not “How have you been?” or “What’s been happening at school?” but rather, she asked me “What celebrities do you think we’ll run into at UCLA this week?” I didn’t […]