David Harris grew up frightened by the supposed authenticity of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” In fact, until college, the Texas native writer, director and 2008 alumnus of the School of Theater, Film and Television, had no idea that the film, presented as a true story, was a complete work of fiction.
Author Archives: Jeremy Lu
New play by Michael Phillips address life of Anais Nin
Michael Phillips came to Los Angeles like any other wide-eyed writer in search of opportunity.
New Time Warner Cable contest opens doors for filmmakers
For the indelible mark it has left on our culture, it is hard to imagine that just a little over five years ago, we were without YouTube.
Alum gives traditional dance a modern twist
Both in her performance and in her life, Mythili Prakash is, quite simply, a bridge.
Composer, mandolin artist Chris Thile to perform at Royce with L.A. Chamber Orchestra
At 28, Chris Thile has already had a long and storied career.
Farsi Fusion
Begin with a base of classical Persian vocal training. Add touches of nomadic transience from the Middle East and Europe to the mix. Finally, toss in an immigration to Los Angeles and a teenage fondness for rock ‘n’ roll, and you have the cultural melting pot that collectively makes up Mamak Khadem’s distinctive sound.
Soundbite: Vampire Weekend’s “Contra”
From its beginning, Vampire Weekend’s “Contra” perpetuates the band’s mission statement ”“ to simply produce charming, well-executed pop songs and not reinvent the wheel.