CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor ‘Tis the season for red carpets. Fa la la la — OK, that’s not how the song goes. But just four weeks after Christmas, another joyful season is upon us: awards season. It all kicked off Monday with the Golden Globes. From stars to swag, stilettos to speeches, the night was catalogued by the media frenzy that surrounds each statue-oriented celeb-fest … [Read more...] about Globes bring highs, lows, raised brows
Half Pint’s reggae beat rocks Malibu Inn
COLLEEN CONWAYStaff Writer The wind chill and California freeze could not stop Half Pint from warming up the crowd Saturday at the Malibu Inn with his Jamaican vibes.Half Pint’s soulfully smooth singing puts out an uplifting ambience of peace, love and tranquility as he mixes his own style of reggae that has roots to 1970s dancehall and lover’s rock, utilizing steady melodies … [Read more...] about Half Pint’s reggae beat rocks Malibu Inn
Art flips reality upside down
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor With clouds on the floor and freeways on the ceiling, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s current exhibit makes visitors feel like they have fallen down the rabbit hole into a confusing yet entertaining world of surrealism and warped reality.“Magritte and Contemporary Art: The Treachery of Images,” literally turns the world upside down, forcing … [Read more...] about Art flips reality upside down
‘Dog’ fetches low marks
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer “Alpha Dog” lives up to weak expectations as a mediocre drama that narrates the Hollywood version of the true story of an innocent youth used as ransom for his brother’s drug debt. The film tries hard to prove its tough thug theme, but falls short with its unrealistic and unnecessary vulgar language and love scenes that lack chemistry. Director Nick … [Read more...] about ‘Dog’ fetches low marks
Soulful student singer aims for the big time
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Finding sanctuary in a hole of a room, senior Jessica Childress can often be heard singing in the Pepperdine music building, the sound of her voice resonating from the practice rooms. It is here she can let the music that consumes her come out and breathe. Here, where the magic of piano and voice go from mind to paper. Childress is quick to … [Read more...] about Soulful student singer aims for the big time