Karin SabinStaff Writer Photo courtesy Jon Schmidt Forget Jay Leno or David Letterman. Pepperdine has late-night talent of its own. “The Robby Mooring Show,” a student-run comedy television show, airs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on Channel 26.Set up in a late-night talk show format, complete with a jazz band, the show stars Robby Mooring, a senior … [Read more...] about Late-night parody guarantees laughs
Soundmind explores musical possiblities
Evelyn BargeAsst. A&E Editor Graham Shea/ Assistant Photo Editor While the members of Soundmind will openly acknowledge they sometimes clash over artistic differences, there is one thing they’re not willing to discuss: the exact origins of their band name. “It’s from the Bible, but that’s all I’ll say,” said senior speech communication major and Soundmind bassist Brian … [Read more...] about Soundmind explores musical possiblities
Plastic surgery shows cut too deep
Evelyn BargeAsst. A&E Editor Since the season premiere of “The Swan” hit TV screens across America on Monday, I’ve been asking myself some serious questions about why plastic surgery makeover shows are so popular. First, there was “A Personal Story.” The TLC show, which is no longer on air, followed individuals as they went under the knife to improve their looks and … [Read more...] about Plastic surgery shows cut too deep
City of Angels Film Festival asks tough questions
Amy LarosnStaff Writer Think that filmmaking and theology have absolutely nothing in common? City of the Angels Film Festival proves otherwise. This year, City of the Angels Film Festival held Oct. 22 to 24 at the Directors Guild of America Theatres, celebrated its 10th year of working toward its mission: “To identify and showcase movies that probe the ambiguities of human … [Read more...] about City of Angels Film Festival asks tough questions
Zoot Suits Swing in Smothers
Jen ClayStaff Writer Courtesy of Center For The Arts What’s left for neo-swing rockers Big Bad Voodoo Daddy?They’ve conquered everything from Vince Vaughn movies (“Swingers”) to televised football (via the 1999 Superbowl halftime show) to televised gymnastics (via Carly Patterson’s recent gold-medal floor routine to “Mr. Pinstripe Suit”). What’s left is more tours, more tours … [Read more...] about Zoot Suits Swing in Smothers