Life & Arts

A black punk rock band. In the 70’s. Wait, what? That’s right.  Around before the Ramones, The Sex Pistols and The Clash, A Band Called Death, made Motown cool and jammed to punk rock before punk rock even existed. The documentary, A Band Called Death, directed by Jeff Howlett and Mark Covino debuted recently at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival and moviegoers were not … [Read more...] about A Band Called Death: Los Angeles Film Festival

The story centers around four main characters all of who live ordinary lives in New York City in 2005.  2010 Pepperdine alumn Scott Takeda stars as one of these four, showcasing his acting and singing ability.  He plays the role of Warren, a silly twenty-something wandering through life and having a difficult time finding his place in the “big picture.” He is humorous most of … [Read more...] about Pepp Alumn stars in Los Angeles premier of 'Ordinary Days'

Cinco de Mayo festivities swelled through the heart of downtown Los Angeles as the city's diverse population came together to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. The day commemorates the victory of the poorly-equipped Mexican army over French forces in a fight to drive the Europeans out of the country at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo draws crowds in … [Read more...] about Olvera Street celebrates Cinco de Mayo

On November 11, 2011—11.11.11—filmmakers from around the world recorded the human experience over a 24-hour time period for the second annual global day of media creation called One Day on Earth. The first global day of media creation was filmed October 10, 20120—10.10.10—and was the first ever simultaneous filming event occurring in every country of the world. The support it … [Read more...] about 'One Day on Earth' screening comes to Los Angeles