Science is everywhere, especially in movies and TV shows, ranging from the chemistry in “Breaking Bad” to the physics in “Gravity.” But not all of the “science” is actually science. Each week, columnist Ethan Pak will explore scientific concepts in upcoming movies or shows and see how well they align with current academia and research. […]
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‘Dearest Home’ uses nontraditional format to connect to audience
Audience members and dancers will meet eye to eye at “Dearest Home” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA will present dance professor Kyle Abraham’s performance “Dearest Home” at the Freud Playhouse. Dancers from Abraham’s company, Abraham.In.Motion, will perform the piece, focusing on themes of love, longing and […]
HOOLIGAN makes a splash with ‘The Little Mermaid’ rendition
HOOLIGAN Theatre Company’s production of “The Little Mermaid” will take place both under the sea and under the stars. Recreating the Broadway rendition of the famous children’s tale, HOOLIGAN will perform the show – along with its classic Alan Menken score – Thursday to Saturday at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center Amphitheater. The cast, led […]
Student connects to others with classical music
Shota Homma struggled with the fast and arpeggiated movements of Robert Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in G minor. But on Sunday, the second-year music student played the piece in front of thousands of audience members at Carnegie Hall. Homma won second place at the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition in January, giving […]
Wine About It: Heartbreak grape breaks hearts as it fails to meet expectations
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke college student who can’t afford a $50 bottle of wine? Each week, columnist Susana Alcantar will discuss different wine […]
Bookmarked: Mystic Journey Bookstore, a trip into the spiritual
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented towards horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses – like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. I didn’t quite know what to expect when I heard about a bookstore that […]
NFMLA’s monthly film festivals highlight work of lesser-known filmmakers
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has worked with emerging filmmakers that have gone on to shoot pilots for Disney Channel and Warner Bros. The LA-based nonprofit organization, which started in 2007, provides a platform for independent filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work, in the form of monthly film-screening festivals held at the South Park […]