Like a series of fantastic Renaissance-style paintings depicting ancient Greek myths, “Immortals” comes to life in 3-D, reminiscent of “300,” but certainly no knock-off like “Clash of the Titans.” Directed by Tarsem Singh (“The Cell,” “The Fall”), the film feels like much of his other works, filled with beautiful and complex images and special effects, and a not-so-special … [Read more...] about ‘Immortals’ bleeds action, lacks story
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Music Review: ‘Love: Part Two’
Angels and Airwaves released their fourth studio album Nov. 1, titled “Love: Part Two” on the bands own label, To The Stars Records. In accompaniment to their third album, Love: Part One, Angels and Airwaves’ new album continues the space theme and gives fans all the Tom DeLonge they love. Unfortunately, the album sounds much too similar to Love: Part One and doesn’t offer … [Read more...] about Music Review: ‘Love: Part Two’
The Bucket List: Put the list to rest to reap friendship’s best
I am entirely the wrong person to be writing this column. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I don’t do a lot of bucket list-worthy things. While many, many, many people would consider a life of copy editing to be one of infinitely thrilling twists and turns, the rest of my life doesn’t quite live up to this expectation of excitement. The edgiest thing I did this week was … [Read more...] about The Bucket List: Put the list to rest to reap friendship’s best
Student artist’s abstract style finds muse in nature
If you’ve ever been anywhere near Pepperdine University’s Cultural Arts Center, chances are you’ve run into Pepperdine student and local California artist Brighton Demerest-Smith. Demerest-Smith lives and breathes his art, spending the majority of his time here at Pepperdine holed up in one of the upstairs studios, churning out piece by piece like a machine — but without the … [Read more...] about Student artist’s abstract style finds muse in nature
Music review: ACIDIC's 'Chronic Satisfaction'
ACIDIC’s new album, Chronic Satisfaction, reveals the band’s alternative rock potential yet falls a little short in terms of consistency. It’s a decent album and contains a few really strong songs, but doesn’t escape including a few songs that need much more development. The LA-based band, made up of lead guitarist and lead vocalist Michael Gossard, bass guitarist and vocalist … [Read more...] about Music review: ACIDIC's 'Chronic Satisfaction'