Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Life and Arts
Artists Corner: Meridith Cary
Photo Courtesy of Meridith CaryMeridith Cary's studio space on the fourth floor of the CAC is a collection of abstract oil paintings depicting human figures, finished and unfinished, clothed and nude.Cary describes herself as an "an abstract contemporary traditional realistic" painter. Her journey toward being a painter began with a general education sculpture class. "I really … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Meridith Cary
Making Waves: Christina Zimmerman
Photos courtesy of Christina ZimmermanSenior Christina Zimmerman says dancing is her “oxygen." Training as a dancer since she was just four-years-old, this year she’s using dance to say what she needs to say “the right way."While always being involved in Dance in Flight — Pepperdine’s dance company — Zimmerman combined her passion with her … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Christina Zimmerman
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez Weekly Culture Collection is a column that gives the best things to eat, see and do near Pepperdine, Malibu and the surrounding Los Angeles area. It’s like The New Yorker’s Goings on About Town section but not as high-brow, and there is no dandy with an eyeglass. It also has nothing to do with New York. This week’s Culture Collection … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ Opens 2017-2018 Pepperdine Theater Season
Photo Courtesy of Ron HallHow much drama could one community theater class possibly have?Pepperdine theater returned for the 2017-2018 season, beginning with the drama "Circle Mirror Transformation," a contemporary piece written by Annie Baker and directed by Pepperdine's Hollace Starr.The show ran from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7 in Lindhurst Theater and followed four students and their … [Read more...] about ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ Opens 2017-2018 Pepperdine Theater Season