The Cribs has toured with the Strokes, collaborated with legendary rock musicians and appeared at international music festivals all across the world, generating an exceptional list of accomplishments. Its latest album may just prove that it is one of the most underrated British bands out there that still understands how to create solid rock “˜n’ roll music.
Author Archives: Nicolas Curcio
Portugal. The Man performs for SCA’s 50th anniversary concert
Back in September of 2011, the band Portugal. The Man, still exhausted from flying all day to California, rushed onto the set of TBS’ “Conan” to make its late night television debut.
¡Week of Cultura! to celebrate Latin America with events like the carnival-esque Fiesta
When it comes to the arts, Latin America has provided the world with an abundance of talent: Nobel Prize-winning poets such as Pablo Neruda, subversive cinematic masterminds like Benicio Del Toro and singer and pop sensation Shakira.
Soundbite: "Love Stories & Other Musings"
When reflecting upon the ’90s, various memories come to mind, including baggy pants, Furby toys and Beanie Babies. For lovers of the ’90s grunge movement, nostalgia is channeled by the music of Candlebox.
Movie Review: 'Project X'
Project X
Directed by Nima Nourizadeh
Green Hat Films and Silver Pictures
Jam-packed with sex, alcohol, drugs and other reckless and raw teenage shenanigans, many audience members will leave “Project X” disgusted, while others will burst out of the theater with the desire to immediately wreck their livers and dance the night away.
Kate Rees Davies’ career takes off since graduating from UCLA Extension’s directing program
Fresh out of UCLA Extension’s directing program, filmmaker Kate Rees Davies has already made her mark in the world of film and television.
Coffee corners: A quick rundown on some of the coffee shops at UCLA
When it comes to cramming for midterms, studying for finals and even pumping out those 10-page papers the night before they’re due, coffee can be a college student’s best friend. Although most of the coffee shops on campus offer a rather similar array of drinks and pastries at the same prices, each has its own quirks and characteristics that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the shop. Here is a quick rundown of what some of UCLA’s campus coffee stops have to offer.