Thursday, April 30


Raphael's material girl

As the price of modern machinery, such as computers and cell phones, decreases, the price of classical artwork continues to rise exponentially. Raphael’s “Madonna of the Pinks,” is one such classical painting. Read more...


Films to honor art direction

For anyone who’s ever wondered about a film’s art director’s job, “The Art of Hollywood” film series at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater pays tribute to one of the most underrated professions of cinema. Read more...


Screenscenes

“8 Mile” Starring Eminem, Kim Basinger Directed by Curtis Hanson 2 Paws Producer Brian Grazer should be punished. The crime: capitalizing on otherwise intriguing stories and talented performers, hiring hackneyed writers, and creating serviceable, cowardly pictures. Read more...


Legends appreciated most as mysteries

Your heart races. You aren’t sure if you’re breathing. Your legs move under you, but that’s more from desperation than strength. You are trying to shake hands with, talk to, and make any form of contact with a legend ““ Lou Reed. Read more...


Briefs

Film “¢bull; Mexico’s 2001 hit “Y Tu Mama Tambien” comes to the Ackerman Grand Ballroom tonight and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Call (310) 825-1958 or log onto www.campusevents.ucla.edu for more information. Read more...


Haynes reveals different side of 1950s in “˜Heaven’

Todd Haynes has been on the fringe of Hollywood, but never quite in the spotlight. Credit that to his idiosyncratic movies, which include the stylish and experimental films “Safe,” a portrait of a housewife who might be allergic to society, and “Velvet Goldmine,” a bombastic picture of the 1970s glam-rock scene. Read more...