OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer When people think of films, they automatically associate them with Hollywood. I tend to think that American films are the pinnacle of cinematography and are the only acceptable films to watch.This is why I had some serious reservations when I found myself staring blankly at the English subtitles of a film in Spanish, caught absolutely off guard and … [Read more...] about Forget foreign film hesitation
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Play that good ol’ ‘Music’
MEAGAN MAXWELLStaff Writer True to its title, “Music and Lyrics” leaves viewers with a smile on their faces and a melody in their heads. This movie, which opened on Valentine’s Day, offers an hour-and-a-half escape from everyday life by enveloping audiences in a sweet romance that develops through the combined talents of the main characters, played by romantic comedy veterans … [Read more...] about Play that good ol’ ‘Music’
And the Oscar goes to…
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Oscar de la Renta, Oscar the Grouch and Oscar Meyer are all Oscars who have done well for themselves but there is only one Oscar to rule them all, and he is worth his weight in gold. Oscar is the most coveted man among the Hollywood elite and Sunday, 90-plus nominees will bow down to the golden statue as he turns 79 at the Academy Awards. For some … [Read more...] about And the Oscar goes to…
More than just ‘some drawings’
MICHELLE MCKINLEYStaff Writer The latest exhibit at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art boasts an inconspicuous title: “Some Drawings.” But one step inside the on-campus museum reveals more than a few sketches by pop artist Jim Dine. While seemingly random images of hearts, tools, Venuses, bathrobes and other common household objects serve as the subject for many of the … [Read more...] about More than just ‘some drawings’
Face in the Crowd: Julie Dlugokecki
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant Throughout history, women have influenced the world as we know it. When Harriet Tubman spoke the words, “You have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world,” she did not know that they would someday define Pepperdine senior Julie Dlugokecki. Dlugokecki, a political science major, has begun … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Julie Dlugokecki