GABE DURHAMStaff Writer As a gorgeous 30-year-old brunette puts on a pair of glasses in front of the mirror, she whispers so herself, “You’re hideous.” When she shows up for high school that day, she trips in front of Dash Handsome, captain of the football team, and someone throws a sandwich at her. “Oh,” the audience says, “This high schooler is a social outcast. We’re not … [Read more...] about Beauty wins movie roles and awards
Squeaky-Clean Comedy
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant A night of fun, laughter and quality entertainment needs no flashy name. What you see is what you get with “Comedy Night,” a show for students to relieve their stress and liven up their weekend. “Comedy Night” will showcase professional comedians Lou Santini and Tom Connolly on the second floor of the HAWC tomorrow night at 8. “We wanted … [Read more...] about Squeaky-Clean Comedy
Reading satiates hunger for stories
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer In his new short story collection “How We Are Hungry,” best-selling author Dave Eggers explores one of the most common of human impulses: the tendency to over-think everything. In the hands of Eggers’ neurotic characters, everyday situations transform into hilarious, action-packed adventures. It is not so much the stories that are being told as the … [Read more...] about Reading satiates hunger for stories
If stranger calls, hang up
HANNA CHUA&E Editor Director Simon West must have been inspired by comedic spoof “Scary Movie” when directing “When a Stranger Calls” because the thriller movie exudes humor more than fear. Camilla Belle stars as Jill Johnson, a young high school student who is attacked while baby-sitting in a mansion that is in the middle of nowhere. The plotline of the movie is rather … [Read more...] about If stranger calls, hang up
Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
SIMONE BOUFFARDContributing Writer When anyone goes to see the ballet for the first time, it is usually a young relative’s performance in “The Nutcracker” with a local ballet school or company. However, the city of Thousand Oaks is getting the real deal Thursday, Feb. 16. Direct from Moscow, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, the Russian National Ballet, is … [Read more...] about Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
