For those who know the work of Richard Price, it may seem a leap of the imagination to picture him seated comfortably behind a small table, autographing books for his admirers amid the ritz and glamour of Brentwood. Read more...
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January 26, 9:00 pm
Richard Price’s latest novel “˜Samaritan’ explores the selfish side of altruism
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January 26, 9:00 pm
Films document “˜Visions of Five’ female students
While male-centric Hollywood has few female directors, at UCLA their perspectives are at the fore of documentary filmmaking. The UCLA film school will highlight five female student documentaries at the annual student documentary screenings, titled “Documentary Salon: Visions of Five.” With complex logistics and low budgets, the women have created films with ambitious scopes and independent voices. Read more...
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January 23, 9:00 pm
Microsoft’s copy protection plot overpowers media technology again
Microsoft and its domineering copy protection ways strike once again. A few months ago I wrote about the new Media Center version of Windows XP, a bit of technology that makes video recording, audio/video playback, and picture viewing much more plausible in a home theater setting. Read more...
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January 23, 9:00 pm
UCLA’s hills are alive with the sound of folk music
With the specter of war looming larger every day, many UCLA students are joining in protesting U.S. actions against Iraq. America is witnessing the most anti-war activism since Vietnam, and it’s only appropriate that we are also seeing a revival and resurgence of that era’s socially conscious protest music: folk. Read more...
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January 23, 9:00 pm
Aria ready for some opera?
A conductor since his late 20s, William Vendice has spent more than a few nights at the opera in his lifetime. This weekend, Vendice brings his 30 plus years of experience to Opera UCLA’s presentation of “L’Heure Espagnole” and “L’Enfant et les Sortilèges,” two one-act operas by Maurice Ravel. Read more...
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January 23, 9:00 pm
Smith finds success through humanitarian efforts
Chris Smith may not look the Hollywood type while walking around campus, but appearances can be deceiving. There’s more that distinguishes this 42-year-old first-year doctoral candidate in UCLA’s Education Leadership Program than his age. Read more...
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January 23, 9:00 pm
Screenscenes
“Darkness Falls” Starring Chaney Kley, Emma Caufield Directed by Jonathan Liebesman The mantra from “Darkness Falls” has this much right: Don’t go into the dark! As in, don’t go into theaters to see this movie. Read more...