SHANNON URTNOWSKIStaff Writer Great novels do not necessarily make great films. Unfortunately, this axiom holds true for “The Constant Gardener.” “Gardener,” based on a novel by John Le Carre, is brought to life on the big screen by Oscar-nominated director Fernando Meirelles (2002’s “City of God”) and screenwritten by Jeffrey Caine. Meirelles relies on complex and sometimes … [Read more...] about ‘Gardener’ sows suspense
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Senior scores talent agent on E!
ELISE ACKER A&E Staff Writer Senior Sean Lyons wears a number of hats around the Pepperdine campus including that of a thespian in the Theater Department and a member of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe. Lyons also won in episode eight of E! Entertainment Television’s “Fight for Fame,” a reality show in which five performers compete to sign a contract with a theatrical agent … [Read more...] about Senior scores talent agent on E!
From Laguna Beach to Pepperdine
HANNA CHUAssistant A&E Editor Freshman Casey Reinhardt (Photo courtesy Graham Shea/Photo Editor) Word spreads fast through the Peppervine when a student takes a stab at reality TV fame. For freshman Casey Reinhardt, news of her blossoming entertainment career hit campus before she set foot on Malibu soil thanks to the success of MTV’s reality show “Laguna Beach” and her … [Read more...] about From Laguna Beach to Pepperdine
Death Cab ‘Plans’ musical assault
EVELYN BARGEA&E Editor After much anticipation and a controversial switch from a small indie label to music giant Atlantic Records, Death Cab for Cutie released its sixth album, “Plans,” Tuesday, Aug. 30. Intensely loved by a tight fan base, Death Cab’s switch to the major record label left many of the band’s followers wondering if they would sell out their classic indie … [Read more...] about Death Cab ‘Plans’ musical assault
University Church offers community, convenience
Erin CherryStaff Writer University Church of Christ embodies a real sense of community, says Ken Durham, its minister since 1998. He likens the Church to early Christian believers who met in their homes in the First Century A.D. Durham’s preaching style is often conversational and although it focuses on Scripture, it rarely delves into highly liturgical matters, he … [Read more...] about University Church offers community, convenience