Soda shops, jukeboxes, gas station attendants and drive-in theaters are all things of the past hearkening back to the days of the mom and pop store around the corner. Read more...

Los Angeles-born Matt Tyrnauer has been working as a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, writing articles about personalities ranging from Martha Stewart to Siegfried and Roy, for the past 18 years. Read more...

Photo: Filmmaker and journalist Matt Tyrnauer will be showing his film “Valentino: The Last Emperor” at James Bridges Theater followed by a Q&A session.

American Cinematheque's upcoming celebration of female directors will showcase short films as diverse as the women behind the cameras, everything from documentaries to historical drama to music videos. Read more...

Photo: Courtesy of PATRICIA CARDOSO “The Air Globes” is a short film made by alumna Patricia Cardoso while a student at UCLA.

Revivals often offer a pleasant sense of nostalgia, from the Spice Girls reunion tour to the rebirth of shows like "Melrose Place," and now, Pee-wee Herman's live stage show. Read more...

"Letters to Father Jacob" is a story about a pardoned ex-convict, Leila, who goes to live and work with a blind, elderly priest, Father Jacob, who helps people through letters sent to him. Read more...

Photo: KINOTAR OY Finnish director Klaus Haro comes to the James Bridges Theater on Jan. 12 for a screening of his film “Letters to Father Jacob,” followed by a Q&A session moderated by Professor Arne Lunde and Professor Kendra Willson. The film has been chosen to represent Finland at this year’s Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Film category.

At just 32 years old, Israeli artist Keren Cytter's portfolio is one of impressive proportions. With more than 50 video art works, three novels and a theatrical performance under her belt, she thrives on the creative process. Read more...

Photo: A still from Keren Cytter’s exhibit, which features experimental films inspired by the absurdist genre to explore different human relationships.

In December of 1989, a star was born in the form of a dysfunctional, irreverent and yellow family of five. Fox's "The Simpsons," created by writer and cartoonist Matt Groening, went on to become both a prime-time success and cultural icon of sorts. Read more...

Photo: Highly influential as America’s longest-running sitcom, Fox’s “The Simpsons” will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a documentary by Morgan Spulock (center).