Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer This is the third time I’ve tried to write this column. I’ve been writing a weekly column for this paper now for going on three semesters, and every week I feel like I have worse writer’s block than the week before. I just keep staring at my blank Word document, but not even my friend Clippy, the Microsoft Word assistant, has any words of advice … [Read more...] about Bad case of writer’s block? Try TBS
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Triple-threat Bird behind newest animated movie ‘The Incredibles’
Jen ClayStaff Writer We’ve seen the triple-threat types. They write their own screenplays, they direct the resulting movies and they have the audacity to star in the darn things. What makes writer-director-voice actor Brad Bird any different? To begin with, audiences will never see him on screen. Bird is the triple-threat behind Pixar’s latest animated film “The Incredibles,” … [Read more...] about Triple-threat Bird behind newest animated movie ‘The Incredibles’
‘Godspell’ plays Malibu this weekend
Evelyn Barge A&E Assistant Editor Photo courtesy Dan Weingarten Hollywood and Vine will be temporarily relocated to Malibu Presbyterian Church this weekend for a modernized version of the hit musical “Godspell” that takes place at the famous Los Angeles intersection. “When we’re at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, that is the symbol and heart of the celebrity culture,” … [Read more...] about ‘Godspell’ plays Malibu this weekend
‘Stepford’ remake lacks satire
Elice GiorgioneA&E Assistant The now infamous term “Stepford Wife” was coined back in the mid-1970s when the popular novel by Ira Levin was turned into a film for the first time. The original “The Stepford Wives” was dark, cynical and suspenseful, telling the story of a woman who moves to the suburbs with her husband only to discover the idyllic town of Stepford has a … [Read more...] about ‘Stepford’ remake lacks satire
Confessio from an e-journal junkie
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer I have a confession to make. I know I may seem like just your average slightly odd Pepperdine student, but in fact I lead a secret double life. Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I am an online stalker. OK, it’s not quite as creepy as it sounds. I’m not going to appear on your local evening news anytime soon. See, I am addicted to online journals. I … [Read more...] about Confessio from an e-journal junkie