Photo by Sarah Malone Freshman Anthony Wells is an 18-year-old from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who has already achieved far more than many struggling actors in the LA area. Prior to enrolling at Pepperdine, Wells worked for Disney Channel Brazil. Various actors, such as Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Brandy Norwood, Clayton Snyder and Chace Crawford, have found their place … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Brazil actor comes to Pepperdine
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
Photo Courtesy of Marvel 'The Winter Soldier' merges super heroes and spy thrillers We were first introduced to Steve Rogers in "Captain America: The First Avenger," where the sickly young man from 1940s Brooklyn strove to be a hero in his own right. He exhibited an unyielding selflessness in his desire to serve his country and help his fellow countrymen in the war against … [Read more...] about Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
‘Three Lenses’ depicts a snapshot of internment
Photo courtesy of Abel Cine The Japanese-American internment of the 1940s is unquestionably one of the darkest moments in American history. For those who are unaware, the Japanese-American internment was a motion instigated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to round up all the Japanese-Americans and place them in concentration camps. This sad event is a blight on the United … [Read more...] about ‘Three Lenses’ depicts a snapshot of internment
A Game of the Walking House of Cards
A look at how the perishable protagonist and admirable antagonist are creating some enticing television Photos Courtesy of movies.netflix.com, hbo.com and amctv.com I was having a conversation with a friend recently regarding what we each consider to be the best shows currently on television. He told me his thoughts — to which I clearly disagreed — and I told him mine — to … [Read more...] about A Game of the Walking House of Cards
East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams
Photo by Alysha Tsuji With a mom who received a classical music degree, a dad who rocked out as the lead guitarist of a small band in the '80s and a sister who competitively excelled in the saxophone and flute, it seems fitting that 22-year-old Mike Holland strives to succeed in the music world. He picked up the guitar early in his childhood as his mother, Beth Holland, … [Read more...] about East Coast Kid Chases West Coast Dreams