Art by Peau PorotesanoWatching a new movie can be one of the best and most thought-provoking experiences. The process of analyzing and forming an opinion about a film is enriching. Unfortunately, many consumers of media enter new movies with a preconceived notion about the quality of the film they are watching. These notions are the result of people reading critiques of new … [Read more...] about Stop Reading Reviews
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Frankie Cosmos Shines at The Regent
Photos by Caroline Edwards The room was filled with young audience members donning baseball caps and mom jeans, intently listening to Frankie Cosmos' lead singer Greta Kline during the Wednesday, April 11 show at The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. Frankie Cosmos commanded the room with her soft, quirky vocals during her set. Frankie Cosmos is Greta Kline's stage … [Read more...] about Frankie Cosmos Shines at The Regent
TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
Photos courtesy of Kira Brown Pepperdine hosted the critically acclaimed American taiko group, TAIKOPROJECT, onstage at Smothers Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.Taiko refers to the traditional art of Japanese drumming; however, the TAIKOPROKECT distinguishes itself from traditional taiko groups by adding contemporary flair to their performances, appealing to a … [Read more...] about TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
Student Bands Discuss Opening for Pacific Sounds Headliners
Photos Courtesy of Oddysseys and The Tide Trio The Pacific Sounds Music Festival is Saturday night, and with it comes the opportunity to hear fellow students perform live on the stage. Opening for the headlining artists are two student bands, Oddysseys and The Tide Trio. Both bands sat with the Graphic to talk all things music. Oddysseys Jokes scribbled onto sticky … [Read more...] about Student Bands Discuss Opening for Pacific Sounds Headliners
Pepp Experiences Trumpet and Piano Duo
Photos by Sofia Telch Trumpeter Brandon Ridenour and pianist Peter Dugan, former students at The Julliard School, performed a recital duet at Raitt Recital Hall on Monday, Feb. 11. The concert was the first out of four ensembles in Pepperdine's annual recital series. Ridenour, who won the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2014 and became the youngest member ever to join … [Read more...] about Pepp Experiences Trumpet and Piano Duo