Allen Loeb might be the funniest lawyer ever. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus and “Dorm Life” cast member Allen Loeb hosts his comedy show “Hi There with Allen Loeb” at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on Jan. 13.
Arts, Music
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January 11, 9:52 pm
Soundbite: Vampire Weekend’s “Contra”
From its beginning, Vampire Weekend's "Contra" perpetuates the band's mission statement Â"“ to simply produce charming, well-executed pop songs and not reinvent the wheel. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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January 10, 9:33 pm
Q&A with Klaus Haro
"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.
Arts, Film & TV
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January 10, 9:31 pm
Films experiment with the absurd
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.
Arts
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January 10, 9:29 pm
Theater Review: F*cking Men
It's the play with the unprintable name. And bluntly speaking, "F*cking Men" really is exactly what the play is about. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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January 7, 9:50 pm
20 years of laughs, fans and unexpected success
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).
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 7, 9:45 pm
Students work with Disney, design entrances
Talented architecture students at UCLA may someday be responsible for developing the next impressive entrance at a Disney theme park. Read more...
Photo: Suprastudio student Sarah Hearne’s designed this idea for a theme park entrance, developed under the direction of professor Greg Lynn and Walt Disney Imagineering.