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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

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

James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Imagine big band music without the big band. That’s a pretty good way to describe Jim Bianco’s music, along with words like innovative, refreshing, amusingly down to earth and sincerely emotional. Bianco’s sound is an eclectic mix — a great-sounding jumble of different genres and even time periods — that produces an almost throwback style … [Read more...] about Bianco spices up stage show

DAVID TESICA&E Assistant While many people were glued to their television sets watching the biggest music event of the year, some Pepperdine students and faculty members were enjoying themselves in the front rows of the Staples Center with all the entertainers and celebrities. Junior broadcast journalism major Sarah Perkins, Seaver communication graduate students Alisa … [Read more...] about Pep students, faculty attend the Grammys