Posters seem to be the primary wall decoration for people ages 15 to 25. Thus, college students flip through dozens of cumbersome albums in search of the perfect poster to legitimize their existence … or just make themselves look cool. And who doesn’t want to look cool? Who wouldn’t want the “Lost in Translation” poster […]
Author Archives: David Chang
Arnold Mesches brings to light his former FBI files
When life handed him lemons, Arnold Mesches did one better than make lemonade ““ he made “contemporary illuminated manuscripts.” The octogenarian artist, who was the subject of extensive surveillance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 27 years, managed to acquire the secret files of his life and transform them into art. “Arnold Mesches: FBI […]
Playwright sparks discussion among theater students
When the topic is an on-campus theater production with even a speck of hype, theater students are almost biologically inclined to put in their two cents. “Of course, everybody’s going to have an opinion ““ we’re all theater students. Everyone will be saying either “˜this sucks,’ or “˜this doesn’t suck,’” said Elif Erturk, a first-year […]
It’s Vegas or Bust for some students
It’s Day 13 in my quest to resist the pulsating lights of Las Vegas, which only means that I’m 72 days away from getting sucked back in during Spring Break. That’s if I don’t get weak in the knees halfway and pull a Double Down Trent during a three-day weekend. I’m officially part of the […]
Macgowan, Melnitz engage in rare collaboration
There might not be any us v. them mentality brewing between theater students and professors and their film counterparts, but inhabitants of Macgowan Hall (home of the theater department) and Melnitz Hall (home of film and television) aren’t exactly sending each other holiday greeting cards either. “The buildings are right next door to each other, […]
Wiltern next stop on comedians’ road trek
For comedians Dave Attell and Lewis Black, the road is home and room service is a man’s best friend. It’s not exactly “road sweet road,” but the two stand-up comics have built a high tolerance for the traveling life. “(The schedule) hasn’t changed in 15 years,” Black said. “It’s about 45 weeks a year (on […]
Down with conformity, IKEA, up with take-out menu art
Anytime anyone invites me over to a new apartment for a little housewarming soiree, I pray to the ancient Chinese door gods to spare me of the following exchange: Guest: Hey, did you get that at IKEA? Host: Yeah. Guest: I have the same thing at my apartment. And for extra credit”¦ Guest No. 2: […]