Diana HtooStaff Writer Raising philosophical questions about life hardly befits a comedy, especially when the attempt at satire winds up as a mess of philosophical nonsense and leaves moviegoers utterly confused and directionless. Apart from occasional witticism and comical vignettes, Director David O. Russell’s supposedly fresh and innovative film, “I Heart Huckabees,” lacks a … [Read more...] about Quest for truth in ‘Huckabees’ falls flat
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The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
Karin SabinStaff Writer Pharaohs. Mummies. Pyramids. Brad Pitt. What do all these elements have in common? If you want to see Pitt’s latest movie, and actually meet Brad himself, head to one of the most star-studded picture palaces in America, the Egyptian Theatre. Photo Courtesy Tom Bonner The non-profit Egyptian Theatre at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. is hailed as an architectural … [Read more...] about The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
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Santa Monica's Aero Theatre reopens its doors to the public after extensive interior renovations Julis NavarroStaff Writer Film lovers in Malibu and Santa Monica can breathe a sigh of relief. The American Cinematheque has reopened the doors of the Aero Theatre as an extension to its programming at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. This restoration will allow the beloved … [Read more...] about Ben Young/Photo Editor
World vision publications director thanks Pep prep
Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer As a child, Shelly Ngo first understood the power of words on people’s perception while reading E.B. White’s children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.” If a spider could spin words into her web and convince people that a pig, “destined for bacon,” was “fantastic,” then Ngo herself could have the same impact someday. The director of Publications and … [Read more...] about World vision publications director thanks Pep prep
Ape attacks Heidelberger
Dustin LongOverseas Columnist It’s Super Bowl Sunday in Heidelberg, Germany, one o’clock in the morning. Outside there’s not a sign, but in Moore Haus, nine of us sit around a television with flickering reception of the American Armed Forces Network. Life is good here, and things are changing. Football has been making a major comeback in the past weeks, as well as season one … [Read more...] about Ape attacks Heidelberger
