ERIKA VARELA & MISHY TURNERStaff Writers A short distance from the fast-paced world of Los Angeles, Topanga Canyon is anything but fast. For proof, simply look to the many bumper stickers on cars that read, “Admire Topanga, slowly.” Topanga Canyon is reminiscent of the good ol’ days of “The Waltons,” the classic 1970s television show about a country family with relatives … [Read more...] about Old-fashioned finds in style
Issues hit hard in film
OLESYA SALNIKOVAA&E Assistant Saudi Arabia is the number one oil producer in the world, while the United States is the number one oil consumer in the world, so it makes sense that the United States is interested in Saudi affairs. This modern-day tension sets the scene for the newly released film “The Kingdom,” which depicts American forces targeted in deadly attacks in … [Read more...] about Issues hit hard in film
Artist gets show ‘wright’
CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer Judy Garland, the star of “The Wizard of Oz,” was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars with one of the most tragic stories. Her career slowly faded away as drugs, alcohol and severe depression took over her life. In 1961, however, she gave the concert of her life at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Garland put on a three-hour performance of all her trademark … [Read more...] about Artist gets show ‘wright’
Estate opens doors to arts
Photo courtesy Brian Forrest NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Art is meant to be seen, and Frederick R. Weisman was a firm believer of this truth. Along with his wife Billie Miliam Weisman, Frederick Weisman also believed that people should be exposed to expressionist works. “When you are so fortunate to be able to collect so much it’s not yours, it’s part of the world and you … [Read more...] about Estate opens doors to arts
KALA EUBANKS/staff photographer
‘Builders’ setting stage to scare HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer A frightened, anxiety-ridden family moves from room to room to escape the peculiar sound that haunts them. They isolate themselves from the rest of the world in hopes of escaping the threatening noise. Plagued by confusion and paranoia, the family members laugh one moment and act out with violence the next. This may … [Read more...] about KALA EUBANKS/staff photographer
