Photos courtesy of Disney“Maleficent” was one of the first Disney live-action movies, and the announcement of a sequel excited many fans who were eager to experience more of the alternate version of “Sleeping Beauty.”Despite the aesthetics displayed throughout the movie, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” was underwhelming as a follow-through … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry
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Preview: Getty Villa Hosts Annual College Night
Photo by Garrett Davis/Capture Imaging | College Night at the Getty Villa on November 13, 2013, in Malibu, California. The Getty Villa is hosting its annual College Night event for students to mingle and immerse themselves into Greco-Roman culture. The museum invites every student over the age of 18 to participate in an evening offering free food and educational and cultural … [Read more...] about Preview: Getty Villa Hosts Annual College Night
Alumna Shannon Celia Paints the ‘Pretty with the Gritty’ on Malibu Utility Box
Photo courtesy of Shannon CeliaSeaver alumna Shannon Celia (Class of 1989) is a professional artist and the founder of the Pepperdine Alumni Art Showcase. Recently, Malibu's Cultural Arts Commission selected Celia to paint a utility box for the City of Malibu's public art initiative, along with two other artists. “I was so excited because I paint a lot of coastal themed … [Read more...] about Alumna Shannon Celia Paints the ‘Pretty with the Gritty’ on Malibu Utility Box
Review: ‘Parasite’ Reveals Dark Reality and Commentary on Social Stratification
Photos courtesy of Barunson E&A Opening to critical acclaim and receiving Oscar buzz, Bong Joon-ho’s "Parasite" presents a con man story featuring humor, suspense and a stark commentary on societal roles and class. The South Korean film had its world premiere May 21 at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d’Or, the highest prize awarded at the film … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Parasite’ Reveals Dark Reality and Commentary on Social Stratification
Fresh Face Column 7: First-Year Dances Her Way into a Career of a Lifetime
Photos Courtesy of Kait WardFirst-year Kait Ward said she began dancing when she was 4. However, it wasn't until she was 10, when she began training at the pre-professional level, that she knew it was her passion."For me, training at that level meant that dance wasn’t just a hobby I took part in every few days after school, but really just the main focus of my life," Ward … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 7: First-Year Dances Her Way into a Career of a Lifetime
