As the camera pans across Ghana's landscape there is an unsettling feeling in the viewer's stomach. There is nothing luscious about the land; it is entirely barren. Everywhere the eye reaches is covered in a thin layer of dust eclipsing all of the semi-permanent shacks that line the streets. "The Great Reverse the second film released in the Nomad Reality film series produced … [Read more...] about DVD Review: "The Great Reverse"
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Indian buffet a party on a platter
This week's Eat Food Not Funds restaurant violates one of our standards for cheap close cuisine and I struggled with whether or not I could make an exception for the half-hour drive to Woodlands an Indian restaurant south on the 101 freeway in Chatsworth. The meal more than convinced me that not only was an exception permissible it was absolutely necessary.Everything was … [Read more...] about Indian buffet a party on a platter
Local museums show spectrum of works
Museum of Contemporary Art250 Grand AvenueLos Angeles CA 90012On view through Sept. 28 "A Changing Ratio: Painting and Sculpture from the Collection" showcases works from MOCA's own permanent collection from the 1950s and 1960s. These works including some by cartoon-inspired Roy Lichtenstein easel-free Jackson Pollock and the iconic Andy Warhol exemplify the … [Read more...] about Local museums show spectrum of works
How to: Dress for Less
On a campus where Louis Vuitton and Prada are basic wardrobe staples dressing on the cheap can be a challenge. And when we're honest it can be discouraging to have to pass up a shopping trip to Santa Monica or even just down to J. Crew because of the pinch it puts on the wallet. But fear not dollar-conscious hipsters the same shopping challenges that Los Angeles poses can also … [Read more...] about How to: Dress for Less
Seniors revel at Brock party
President Andrew K. Benton is known for opening his home to student organizations and events. The first invitation most Waves receive to Brock House is the My Tie blind-date-mixer extravaganza a New Student Orientation milestone. Memories of awkwardly asking "What's your major?" and tentatively reaching out to new classmates against a sunset backdrop stick with most students … [Read more...] about Seniors revel at Brock party
