Photo by Ella GonzalezWeekly Culture Collection is a column that gives you the best things to eat, see and do at 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 the best things to see, do … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
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Remakes Give New Life to Old Movies
Art by Sybil ZhangDisney's live action "Beauty and the Beast" opened March 17 and reignited the debate about remakes. As unpopular as this stance may be, I unabashedly love remakes because they bring new life and perspective to old classics.I'm the type of person who will watch the same movie over and over again and never get bored. Once a story catches my interest, I'm not … [Read more...] about Remakes Give New Life to Old Movies
‘Moonlight’ Beautifully Captures an Untold Story
Image Courtesy of IMDB.comDirector Barry Jenkins debuted his second feature film in October, which felt like an early Christmas gift. Not only is it a cinematic masterpiece, but "Moonlight" is an outstanding story that breathes truth with every line, every sigh and every glance at the camera."Moonlight" takes place in Miami’s housing projects during the 1980's "war on … [Read more...] about ‘Moonlight’ Beautifully Captures an Untold Story
Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings
Art by Jessica RagsdaleWith autumn just around the corner, classes in full swing, and the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, it is easy to feel as if summer is long gone. In an effort to keep the summer mood around a bit longer, we have put together a list of venues with outdoor movie showings in Los Angeles.From classics like "The Goonies" and "The Breakfast Club," to more … [Read more...] about Keep Summer Around with LA’s Outdoor Movie Screenings
Movies Made NASA Cool Again
Art by Peau Porotesano Full disclosure: I am both a space and movie nerd. I follow NASA on Instagram and have a signed copy of Kip Thorne's "The Science of Interstellar." I can recite remarkable amounts of film trivia, and four of my top nine favorite movies as a kid featured outer space. But even I never anticipated the impact recent films have had on promoting space … [Read more...] about Movies Made NASA Cool Again
