Life & Arts

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “Warm Bodies” has arrived, a zombie romantic comedy that won’t surprise or impress you, but if you go in with low expectations, you’ll at least think it’s cute. It’s “Twilight” meets “Romeo and Juliet” meets “Shaun of the Dead,” without being as good as its inspirations — but at least it doesn’t carry the stigma that “Twilight” does. When I … [Read more...] about Love and zombies warm hearts

This driver took some parking liberties, assuming those little white lines were mere suggestions. Next time you’re walking down the road and see an awful parking job, take a photo and send it to us at graphic@pepperdine.edu.     … [Read more...] about Bad park job of the week

Aquarius: According to celestial watchers, dark energy is upon you given the retrograde of the art of Nadir in the new moon of Venus. Pisces: See if you can walk on water this week.  Jesus did it –– so can you! Aries: Jack Nicholson was an Aries in the last half of “The Shining.” Taurus: Your fashion sense is pretty eclectic, erratic and bizarre. No offense. Gemini: Get a … [Read more...] about Horoscopes

Writing this week’s column alone takes a gulp of courage — let’s go with “swig.” A swig of courage. That sounds cooler. I have a confession in the form of a story: I just got my driver’s license a little more than a month ago. That’s right. At 21, baby. Admitting to this in print took almost as much nerve as it did for me to get behind the wheel. I don’t know if you guys … [Read more...] about Laugh away your problems

From directing inspirational documentaries to wild reality shows, Emmy Award– winner Mark Jacobs speaks to students about his conversion to Christianity amid the tempting lures of Hollywood –– or as he calls it, “the pit.” “Since I came to Christ five years ago, my life has completely flipped around,” Jacobs said. “People ask me why I stay in the industry, and I tell them that … [Read more...] about Director values more than fame