MISHY TURNER & ERIKA VARELAStaff Writers Home to many underground artists, Echo Park has been an inspired epicenter of central Los Angeles for decades. People looking for a little creativity in their lives need only head to the district. To truly embrace the originality of Echo Park, step out of the traditional world of heart pendants and into the urban chic world of Han … [Read more...] about Sunset brings new life to sleepy daytime hideaway
Small fish try to make it in the mainstream
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager San Diego indie rock band Pinback has epitomized what can be called the “limbo phenomenon” in today’s increasingly expanding genre of rock, which is loosely labeled “indie.” With pop melodies, frequent harmonizing and ambient rhythms, the band’s stylings in past albums like the 2001 “Blue Screen Life” and the 2004 “Summer in Abaddon,” have … [Read more...] about Small fish try to make it in the mainstream
New season offers many options
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor I’m torn, and that’s the way they wanted it. What’s worse — I think they planned it. Some of my favorite shows have been on hiatus since early summer, and finally, after months of reruns and patience, they are returning to the small screen. This week has already welcomed some old favorites (like Fox’s “House” and NBC’s “Heroes”) and many new … [Read more...] about New season offers many options
New genre getting old quickly
OLESYA SALNIKOVAA&E Assistant I used to have one of those childish aspirations to become an Olympic skater, following the tradition of dozens of Russian ice skating champions. Little did I know that apparently you have to wear a glittering sea-green jumpsuit and be a man. For example, actors Will Farrell and John Heder team up in the film “Blades of Glory,” which was … [Read more...] about New genre getting old quickly
Film festival lights up Malibu
ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer The second annual Malibu Celebration of Film festival is returning to Pepperdine, bringing with it some of the industry’s most highly-acclaimed films. The event, which will include everything from film screenings to panel discussions, will run from Friday, Sept. 28 until Sunday, Sept. 30. “FILMSCOOL,” a film competition that will highlight three … [Read more...] about Film festival lights up Malibu