Pepperdine Graphic

Life & Arts

UMO’s ‘II’ flexes their musical elasticity

by

Three-member band, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, releases its new studio album, “II,” on Feb. 5, marking the drop of their second album. The 10-track sophomore record from the American–New Zealand trio continues to craft the band’s psychedelic indie rock sound by experimenting with myriad music genres ranging from 60s rock to classic blues and soul. Although the band takes … [Read more...] about UMO’s ‘II’ flexes their musical elasticity

Sundance champions the power of film

by

You would not expect the mountain resort town of Park City, Utah, to be the location of a world-renowned film festival each year, but more than 50,000 people flock to Robert Redford’s Sundance film festival during its 10-day stretch, which closed on Jan. 27. Since its inception in 1981, the Sundance Institute has been dedicated to the development of independent cinema — … [Read more...] about Sundance champions the power of film

Wisdom comes from a galaxy far, far away

by

On a cold, gray afternoon in Malibu, Duwayne Dunham exudes nothing but warmth and happiness as he recounts his humble beginnings as an editor in the Bay area. But Dunham’s experience is far from ordinary, as you might expect when your career in media begins with “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” and quickly jumps to the critically acclaimed film franchises of “Star Wars” and … [Read more...] about Wisdom comes from a galaxy far, far away

Whisper your criticisms

by

Something happened to me this weekend that nearly crossed the threshold of human experience into another transcendent plane of reality. I’m fairly certain that no one moment in the days and years to follow will ever eclipse the range of emotions I felt in this singular thread of time. I was sitting in the front row, enjoying the Theatre Department’s presentation of “Bus Stop” … [Read more...] about Whisper your criticisms