Sunday, May 3

Matt LeBlanc (Joey)

And the winner of the pragmatism award goes to … Matt LeBlanc. Never able to transform his TV-star status into box office magic, LeBlanc is the only cast member who has already inked a deal for his own sitcom based on his “Friends” character. Read more...



David Schwimmer (Ross)

Unfortunately for David Schwimmer, he is one of those rare character actors who has actually achieved some fame. What this means is he spent way too much time and energy trying to turn himself into a leading man. Read more...


Festival brings folklore into present

It may go unnoticed, but every day we all engage in folklore. Michael Owen Jones, a world arts and cultures professor and faculty adviser for the upcoming UCLA Folklore Society’s Vitas Film Festival, defines folklore as “expressive forms, processes and behaviors that people learn and utilize in their everyday lives.” So when you call your significant other “honey,” eat your grandma’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, or help sing “Happy Birthday” at a friend’s party, you’re participating in folklore. Read more...




Soundbites

Killswitch Engage “The End of Heartache” Roadrunner Mixing melodic epic-metal guitar riffs with hardcore breakdowns, Killswitch Engage has made its new album, “The End of Heartache,” an intense, heavy and emotional amalgam that, despite its highly polished production quality, will still appeal to old fans, and probably pick up some new ones. Read more...