The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) this past Thursday honored 15 student produced films at the 42nd Student Academy Awards ceremony, held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal awards were announced and presented by actors Michelle Rodriguez (Fast and Furious franchise, Avatar, Girlfight) and Jason Mitchell … [Read more...] about 2015 Student Academy Awards
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Paleyfest Fall Previews
The Paley Center for Media presented its annual Fall TV Previews with a week long celebration at the Center’s Los Angeles location. Comprised with a series of screenings for new pilots and clips, coupled with exclusive cast and crew panels, where TV fans get a first look at the upcoming year. Throughout the week attendees will be treated to series previews for each … [Read more...] about Paleyfest Fall Previews
Don’t Become Irrelevant
I ate in the Caf four times last week. I went to an honors thesis presentation yesterday. I hiked to the cross this morning at some godforsaken hour, because I wanted to torture myself and also to see the sunrise. I actually like running on the track recently because I can gaze out at the baseball field and marvel at the clean, green lines. I stood outside the CCB last night … [Read more...] about Don’t Become Irrelevant
Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep
I was at the beach last week, trying to get rid of my skin’s winter hue in preparation for my sorority formal that day. Turns out that falling asleep in the afternoon sun, even for only 30 minutes, can do some serious work on your body if it has been locked away under lots of clothes for months. My goal was to resemble a bronze goddess by the time I left, just sun-kissed … [Read more...] about Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep
Nam Knows Best: What Classrooms Smell Like Post-Break
Unless you are Buddy the Elf, you are probably a little relieved that the season of holidays is now over. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely think that the holiday season is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Also, I may or may not have dreamt of being Cindy Lou-Who from that one Dr. Seuss book about the Grinch. Even I get tired of poinsettias everywhere and garlands in … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: What Classrooms Smell Like Post-Break