Certain films are made with and for their highly esteemed pedigrees. This is especially true of "True Grit." That is to say that from top to bottom the cast and crew is chalk full of recognizable and respected names. Such films are also usually the same ones that garner the most critical acclaim and are therefore in turn the ones that garner many a nomination during awards … [Read more...] about Western film blazes toward Oscars
Life & Arts
Karamazov Brothers soar through Smothers
The Flying Karamazov Brothers' "Airplay" is an hour and a half of cleverly whimsical fun. They create a quartet of quirky comedians who mix farcical vaudeville with juggling prowess. Sunday Jan. 16 the Brothers performed two shows in Smothers Theater. The Brothers transport the audience back to a world of child-like pleasures reminding them of the pure satisfaction … [Read more...] about Karamazov Brothers soar through Smothers
Discovering diversity at Venice beach
Pepperdine's culture is certainly a unique one. Some students know their ways around Shanghai and Buenos Aires before even experiencing the urban jungle of Los Angeles just down the road. African street performers dance amateur jewelers weave and decorate their goods a world-famous drum circle and countless other characters await— and you don't have to buy plane tickets … [Read more...] about Discovering diversity at Venice beach
Beloved music professor to retire
Of all the memories awards and honors that music professor Milton Pullen has acquired in his 45 years of teaching he still counts his numerous rehearsals with students as his favorite part of the job. "How long have I been in rehearsals with kids who have a common bond to make music?" Pullen said. "It's been thousands of times— my memories really are about … [Read more...] about Beloved music professor to retire
Q&A with Ryan Hahn: Guitarist for Local Natives
Not many current Pepperdine students would remember Ryan Hahn. The Orange County-born curly-haired guitarist for the up-and-coming band Local Natives graduated in the fall of 2008— the odd time due to semesters taken off to tour with the band. Now Hahn and the rest of the Silverlake-based band have fashioned one of the year's most critically acclaimed records "Gorilla … [Read more...] about Q&A with Ryan Hahn: Guitarist for Local Natives