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than 50 movies in a career that spans over six decades. The Birds is another Hitchcock hit that can very well cause an American Cinematheque invites you to bask in the terror that irrational fear of common everyday things, this time winged, SUSPENSE Hitchcock concocted for an ever-present audience, which otherwise cute feathered creatures. Set in a picture-perfect outlasts generational divides and trumps mediocre 3-D Northern California coastal town, the film depicts a sudden, horror films without much competition. unexplained invasion of birds. ACCOUNT: The Egyptian Theatre starts the thrill fest with Rebecca On May 28, the Egyptian Theatre will be playing To Catch and The 39 Steps on May 26. Hitchcock’s first American A Thief and Notorious. To Catch a Thief is a romantic thriller project, Rebecca was awarded Best Picture by the Academy starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Situated on the French THE FILMS Awards in 1940. It is a gothic romance that stars Joan Riviera, Grant plays a retired thief who falls in love with an Fontaine, a housewife who ventures into entangling the American party girl played by Grace Kelly. With Edith Head’s mystery behind the death of her wealthy husband’s first wife, most beautiful costumes, audacious sexual undertones (for OF ALFRED Rebecca. Inspiring two Bollywood remakes and multiple that time of course) and unsolved robberies, To Catch A Thief radio play adaptations including one by Laurence Olivier and is a lighter yet gripping film that attests to the iconic director’s Vivien Leigh, Rebecca is a must-see for any Hitchcock fan. versatility and genius. HITCHCOCK The 39 Steps on the other hand is a 1935 film loosely based In another Hitchcock movie, Grant graces the screen with on John Buchan’s novel of the same name. Unlike disgruntled his debonair, good looks in Notorious. Instead of playing a May 26-29 @ Egyptian Theatre fans of Dr. Seuss’s books however (see: How The Grinch Stole 1940’s rapper however, he instead stars as an allied agent who Christmas and The Cat in the Hat), Buchan himself said that becomes involved with another party girl, this time played by Hitchcock improved on his novel. With the most recent Ingrid Bergman. As her character is set to marry and spy on by kristina bravo Broadway adaptation of the novel winning an Olivier award her father’s Nazi friend, their plans are complicated by the for Best New Comedy, seeing this classic spy thriller full of growing romantic relationship between the two, an exciting Next to low water pressure, Psycho’s brain twisters and continuous suspense will certainly make plot that can certainly rival the 2009 biopic of the same title. iconic murder scene – permanently seared in the brains of an interesting watch. To close the series, the American Cinematheque will those who have seen it – is one reason why your blood may The next night, Hitchcock enthusiasts of the L.A. area will screen Vertigo. Released in 1958, the thriller features James curdle in terror while in the shower. Despite good reason, a surely flock to see two of the director’s most acclaimed films, Stewart, Kim Novak and Barbara Bel Geddes as the stars of reminder of the screeching violin score that cues a man in Psycho and The Birds. The major propeller of mentioned this French novel adaptation. Met with poor reviews upon drag stabbing the unsuspicious Janet Leigh is enough to make shower paranoia, Psycho is a low-budget project that puts the its release, Vertigo is now hailed by many as Hitchcock’s best you set aside this hygienic bathroom practice every once in absurdly funded horror movies of today. Numerous remakes creation. The “zoom out and track in” effect is also invented a while. and sequels find little success compared to the original, by an uncredited second-unit cameraman in this movie to Very few individuals have this kind of profound effect and seeing it on the big screen may just make your viewing create a vertigo sensation in the audience. in one’s everyday life, and Alfred Hitchcock, unfortunately pleasure of this classic better by epic proportions. for the shower’s reputation, is one of them. Dubbed as “the Seven spots down from Psycho’s No. 1 position on Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Master of Suspense,” the British filmmaker created more the American Film Institute’s list of top 100 thrills, The For more information, visit americancinematheque.com.
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Blank City however, appeal to film, art and music fanatics (It gives a great (Insurgent) peek into iconic CBCG acts.). It may not be a must-see to It is hard to imagine that once upon a time Steve Buscemi the rest of the population, but Blank City is nevertheless a could look at you with bright, well-rested eyes and New York charming commemoration of an amusing culture of the past. City had reasonably sized, dirt-cheap apartments. Well, this Grade: B is the world that Celine Danhier showcases in Blank City, a —Kristina Bravo documentary that explores the bygone underground film Blank City releases in select theaters May 27. culture of late 1970’s and early 1980’s downtown Manhattan, a setting which sparked the avant-garde creativity that Dumbstruck exploded within the filmmakers and musicians that followed (Truly Indie/Magnolia) Andy Warhol and prefaced today’s independent films. This Content of character is something everyone strives to refine Mark Boone Junior and Steve Buscemi in The Way It Is, movement came to be called as “No Wave,” a product of throughout his or her life, but what if someone turns out to be featured in Blank City grimy Super 8 films, inexperienced actors, non-musicians a lifeless, empty vessel? Most of the characters in Dumbstruck who played instruments they didn’t know how to play and are just that, literally so – they’re puppets. The other characters wrestle with self-confidence issues and the sideways looks of plotless scripts. in Mark Goffman’s debut documentary are the human beings a macho father seem to keep his talents closeted. The movie opens with the question, “If you could be behind the puppets, a troupe of ventriloquists struggling You get the sense that were we to dig our nails into the anybody, who would you be?” This generation certainly took to distinguish themselves as artists in a world that does not depths of their characters we’d hit the foundation of clay liberty in being anyone they wanted to be through film, a typically pay lip service to their artistic virtues. that forms them. There is no better character to illustrate collective of creative types that included a young Debbie The real-life characters in question are a quintet cut mostly that than Wilma, an outcast who is on the verge of eviction. Harry and a quite dashing Buscemi whose eyes did not yet from a swath of the south – a geographical coincidence in We are told her family abandoned her and stole her son have the deep-set, sleep-deprived wisdom they boast today. connection with the Vent Haven Convention, a ventriloquists’ away when he was 5. For all of the drama this exposition It took Danhier two and a half years to make Blank City, convention that takes place in Ft. Mitchell, Ky. every year. In imposes, it’s never explained why it happened at all. She is and she achieved in collecting first-hand accounts from the a room crowded with social awkwardness emerges Dan, a oddly shaped, with exaggerated features and sense of humor. major players of No Wave. Interwoven with these interviews delightful charmer who holds the coveted gig of cruise ship When we see her take her puppets clothes shopping at Wal- are clips from the films that were the fruits of their poverty- entertainer. He goes months at a time without seeing his Mart without a smirk of irony – she is a close incarnate of the stricken and drug-induced labor. Although there are plenty wife and kids, and the reality of long-distance family life anthropomorphized objects she herself gives life to. But this of interesting anecdotes to hear and a visual feast of rare, besets him with heartbreak later, something Kim, a single, is mere speculation, and the character of Dumbstruck, in the fascinating movie excerpts to see, Blank City at times loses lovelorn ventriloquist from Ohio understands distinctly. She end, is rendered inanimate. the audience by resembling a blabbering uncle who was plays smalltime elementary school gigs, a fact that she seems Grade: C+ unquestionably cool once, but tells the same story over and to resent more than lament with melodramatic flair. On —Pamela Kerpius over. The film also lacks a sense of chronology, and to the the flipside of that is Terry Fator, of “America’s Got Talent” Dumbstruck releases in select theaters May 27. less-than-obsessive enthusiast, Blank City may just appear fame, the winner who snagged a Las Vegas deal. Fator is the to be a cluster showcase of amateur movie making. It would, seasoned ventriloquist 13-year-old Dylan hopes to be, but a CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 >>>
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of singularity. each working part and the Wallace Merie Martin Scorsese narrates Picasso & Braque Go to the Movies, a look at the interplay piece as a whole; but to distill between early cinema and the art world. the “plot” of The Tree of Life Brad Pitt and Laramie Eppler in The Tree of Life A Small Act is an utterly affecting documentary about a poor Kenyan turned United is like asking someone to Nations human rights lawyer and his search for the anonymous donor who made his describe what they see in a Rorschach Test. While one person could say it’s an adult man’s incredible journey possible. fevered, fractured memories of his childhood on the anniversary of a haunting death, Also available: Prime 9: MLB Heroics and MLB Bloopers: Doubleheader someone else might tell you it’s Malick’s shot-by-shot analysis of the Book of Genesis. Having said that, if you need a Reader’s Digest blurb, try to imagine Planet Earth-meets- The Vault: It’s a ’70s car chase extravaganza with two new Roger Corman double Revolutionary Road; a gloriously shot ode to 1950s suburban ennui mixed with Hubble features. First up are the Ron Howard action-comedies Eat My Dust!/Grand Theft Auto, Telescope images of the creation of the universe. with Howard and Corman providing a commentary track. Lurching between Pitt as a stern, stoic father of three and Penn, in a brief cameo, as his Two rebels take on corrupt establishments in Fighting Mad/Moving Violation. One of grown son tormented by the past, what could be a gripping tale of love and loss takes a field director Jonathan Demme’s first films, Fighting Mad stars Peter Fonda. trip to the Planetarium when Malick decides to transport his audience into the cosmos to behold the Big Bang. Interesting, considering the images can occasionally resemble a fetal Blu Notes: Steve McQueen’s other great escape, Papillon costars Dustin Hoffman as a sonogram, but when the director veers off for a visit with dinosaurs and what feels like a pair of convicts in France’ s brutal Devil’s Island prison. Based on a true story, McQueen 30-minute musical interlude of screensaver NASA photos, the self-indulgence becomes plays a petty criminal wrongfully convicted of murder who devotes himself to the grating. impossible: escape. With a thundering operatic score and undeniable beauty, Malick is a director in McQueen did most of his own driving alongside 45 international racing stars in Le desperate need of a strong editor. Overly long and intensely disjointed, The Tree of Life Mans, a dramatization of France’s annual 24-hour endurance test. can be appreciated for parts – such as visual majesty – but not as a whole; for example, John Frankenheimer brings his inventive style to the high-octane Formula 1 racing its inescapable, heavy-handed, maudlin tone. While some will sing the praises of film’s classic Grand Prix starring James Garner and Eva Marie Saint. visual style and bouts of dialogue-less-ness, there are better films in the same family, such Jeff Bridges and Glenn Close star in the erotic thriller Jagged Edge from the writer as Baraka, Winged Migration, the trilogy Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi or even who owned the genre, Joe Eszterhas (Basic Instinct). last year’s incredible animated offering, The Illusionist, that use the power of imagery and In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, director’s cuts of Ronald F. music in to far superior and more evocative end. Frustratingly incoherent, drenched in Maxwell’s massive epics Gettysburg and Gods and Generals come to Blu-ray with a slew of off-putting religious overtures and lethargically paced, “Tree of Life” may soon become a behind-the-scenes and historical bonus features. Jeff Daniels and Martin Sheen put faces verb for filmmakers who have lost their way. to the men who fought in America’s bloodiest battle. Daniels reprised his role as Joshua Grade: C- Chamberlain alongside Robert Duvall as Robert E. Lee in the prequel film. The new cut —Sasha Perl Raver restores an hour of footage. The Tree of Life releases in select theaters May 27.
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Moody (Jordana Beatty) who takes on a series of dares when her parents go out of town. Heather Graham co-stars.
Super 8 (Paramount) On a mission to avoid spoilers before its release, all we need to know about Super 8 is that it’s directed by J.J. Abrams – a deity in our eyes responsible for some of our favorite entertainment of the last 15 years: “Lost,” Star Trek and “Felicity” –, stars Elle Fanning and Kyle Chandler and is about aliens. Sold, American! Can we Fandango tickets for opening weekend yet? JUNE 17
The Art of Getting By (Fox Searchlight) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory breakout sensation Freddie Highmore stars as a friendless, fatalistic teenager who has made it all the way to his senior year of high school without ever doing any schoolwork. Things take a turn to rom-com town when he’s befriended by Sally (Emma Roberts), a popular girl who’s more complicated than her classmates might expect.
Green Lantern (Warner Bros. Pictures) Ryan Reynolds straps into superhero spandex in this comic adaptation about a fighter pilot bestowed a mystical green ring that infuses him with otherworldly powers and makes him the first human to become part of an intergalactic
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures & DC Comics Bros. Warner Courtesy of squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. Blake Lively serves as obligatory female eye candy. Ryan Reynolds dons superhero spandex as the Green Lantern. Mr. Popper’s Penguins (Twentieth Century Fox) JUNE 3 After Mr. Popper (Jim Carrey) inherits six penguins, his life changes forever: first with the transformation of his apartment SUMMER Beginners (Focus Features) into a winter wonderland and then as his professional life This deeply personal tale from writer-director Mike Mills starts to implode. (Thumbsucker) follows Oliver (Ewan McGregor) as he comes MOVIE GUIDE to grips with the knowledge that his 75-year-old father JUNE 24 (Christopher Plummer) is both gay and dying of cancer. by sasha perl-raver Bad Teacher (Columbia) Love, Wedding, Marriage (IFC) Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed, hard partying More Marvel madness, the final chapter Mandy Moore stars as a newlywed marriage counselor whose schoolteacher (Cameron Diaz) decides her next conquest of Harry Potter’s saga and close encounters by J.J. Abrams and life is turned upside down after she meets her newest clients will be the school’s new teacher – played by none other than Jon Favreau – it’s time to beat the heat with this summer’s big – her own parents – and discovers her new hubby (Twilight Diaz’s ex, Justin Timberlake – even if it means taking down screen offerings. heartthrob Kellan Lutz) has a few relationship skeletons hiding a beloved colleague, the always hilarious Lucy Punch. Jason in his closet. Also featuring “Gossip Girl”’s Jessica Szohr, the Segel also stars in this raunchy comedy from director Jake MAY 27 film is the directorial debut of actor Dermot Mulroney. Kasdan, which earned a hard-R from the MPAA.
The Hangover Part II (Warner Bros. Pictures) Submarine (The Weinstein Company) A Better Life (Summit) The Wolf Pack is back! This follow up to the 2009 comedy Submarine is a movie about sex – wanting to have it and An illegal immigrant working as a gardener in Los Angeles’ that helped define the “Frat Pack” motif reunites director wanting to ensure other people don’t. Fifteen-year-old Oliver ritziest neighborhoods struggles to keep his son away from Todd Phillips (hopefully rebounding from his Due Date Tate (Craig Roberts) needs two things: 1) to lose his virginity gangs and immigration agents. This real-life drama is a far misstep) with Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms before his next birthday, and 2) to make sure his mother cry from the fantasy realm set pieces, such as Twilight: New and Justin Bartha as they jet to Thailand just before Stu (Sally Hawkins) and her ex-lover (Paddy Considine) don’t Moon and The Golden Compass, which have previously been (Helms) get hitched. Stu may want a subdued pre-wedding rekindle the embers of their former flame. Interesting factoid: director Chris Weitz’s bread and butter. brunch, but that’s not how the Wolf Pack rolls and, just like in Ben Stiller executive produced this offbeat British comedy. Vegas, things get seriously out of hand. Cars 2 (Walt Disney) X-Men: First Class (Twentieth Century Fox) One word: Pixar. That means the chance this animated Kung Fu Panda 2 (Paramount) After Wolverine’s rocky attempt at an X-Men origin story, offering won’t be awesome is slim to none. Directed by Pixar Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan lend their voices producer-turned-director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, grand poobah John Lasseter and Brad Lewis, the film takes to this continuation of the Panda series where newly minted Kick-Ass) goes even deeper into the origins, turning to the the beloved cars from the first go-’round on an international Dragon Warrior Po (voiced by Jack Black) and his fellow 1960s roots of the characters when Professor X was still adventure as they compete against the world’s fastest cars kung fu masters the Furious Five (not to be confused with Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Magneto was known as in the Race of Champions, an event that goes from Japan Fast Five or anything else with Vin Diesel) venture to China Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender). First Class follows the to Germany, Italy, France and England. Sadly, don’t expect to battle a villain who seeks to destroy kung fu. two young men, originally the best of friends, as they discover the return of Doc Hudson, voiced by dearly departed Paul their powers and band together with fellow mutants to save Newman in the first film. The Tree of Life (Fox Searchlight) the world from the greatest threat it has ever known. Terrence Malick’s gloriously beautiful esoteric meditation on Trollhunter (Magnet) life, creation and stifling 1950s conformity drew boos and JUNE 10 Trollhunter, a Nordic Cloverfield-meets-The Blair Witch cheers during its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Called Project, follows a group of Norwegian film students as they everything from “brilliant” to “disjointed,” the film stars Brad Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (Relativity) attempt to capture real-life trolls on tape (In other words, get Pitt and Sean Penn as father and son whose complicated Think of this as the girl’s answer to the Wimpy Kid series. The ready for a lot of super shaky hand-held camera work.) after relationship, shown in flashbacks, lead Penn to contemplate first of Megan McDonald’s hugely popularJudy Moody books the origins of the universe and meaning of life. gets the big-screen treatment in this tale of third-grader Judy CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 >>>
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Winnie the Pooh (Walt Disney) Disney returns to their roots of hand-drawn animation and relatively unknown voice talent (hallelujah) as five classic stories from Hundred Acre Wood are woven together. Featuring songs by Zooey Deschanel. JULY 22
Another Earth (Fox Searchlight) By Mike Cahill, who directed, co-wrote, produced, filmed and edited it in true Robert Rodriguez fashion, Another Earth is about an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer who cross paths in a tragic accident the night a duplicate planet in our solar system is discovered.
Captain America: The First Avenger (Paramount) Following the release of Thor earlier this year, the march toward an Avengers feature continues with Chris Evans as Captain America. Deemed unfit for military service during WWII, Steve Rogers (Evans, CGI-ed in a Benjamin Button way to appear smaller) volunteers for a top-secret research project that turns him into Captain America. His first mission is to defeat the Nazi propaganda effort headed by Johann Schmidt (Matrix baddie Hugo Weaving), aka the Red Skull. The trailer has inspired passionate reactions of both sides of the fence, and we can’t say we’re all that enthusiastic about the
Robert Zuckerman HGH-swollen look of Evans, but who can say no to a trip into the Marvel Universe? Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whitely) in Transformers: Dark of the Moon Friends With Benefits (Screen Gems) <<
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horror movie-obsessed teenager (Anton Yelchin, one of the most talented actors of his generation) who discovers his new neighbor (Colin Farrell, who’ll next star in the 2012 do- over of Total Recall) is a blood-sucking vampire (none of this sparkling-in-the-sunshine nonsense) responsible for a string of grizzly deaths.
Conan the Barbarian (Lionsgate) “Baywatch: Hawaii” and “Game of Thrones” star and Lisa Bonet baby daddy Jason Momoa steps into the Governator’s shoes as the warrior Conan the Cimmerian who’s seeking to avenge the murder of his father and the slaughter of his village.
One Day (Focus Features) Director Lone Scherfig follows up her impressive debut, An Education, with a romantic comedy adapted from the novel by David Nicholls. The film follows Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess) who meet on the night of their college graduation: July 15, 1989. For the next two decades, every July 15th reveals how the two are faring in life and love. AUG. 26 Apollo 18 (Dimension) A found-footage-style movie about an abandoned NASA mission to the moon that reveals the existence of alien life, sorta like The Fourth Kind. The film’s release was pushed from
Dale Robinette April to the doldrums of August, which isn’t a great sign.
Emma Stone stars as Skeeter Phelan and Viola Davis stars as Aibileen Clark in The Help. Our Idiot Brother (The Weinstein Company) When their adorably bumbling brother (Paul Rudd) gets << 10 Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 May 29-OCTOBER 31 Tim Burton Los Angeles County Museum of ART ^ Tim Burton, Untitled (Vincent), 1982, private collection, © Disney Enterprises, Inc. Reserve Your Tickets In Advance! Ensure prime viewing days and times by ordering your tickets today at lacma.org. 5905 Wilshire blvd (at fairfax ave) NEWS FILM MUSIC CULTURE EVENTS DVD GAMING SPORTS MEDIA BLOGS Art Beauty Books Fashion Food Gaming Special Features Theater Travel PAGES UC Riverside Now You See Me (Minotaur) Summer Spain The fascination with Jack the Ripper, who terrorized London’s Whitechapel area beginning in 1888, never seems England to wane. For more than 120 years, facts and myths about Study the deranged killer have melded until even Ripperists find separating reality from fiction difficult. Jack the Ripper, who was never caught, has spawned a plethora of nonfiction Abroad books about who he might have been and just as many novels that use those crimes as a background. Program While S.J. Bolton uses the Ripper legend in her excellent fourth thriller, this British author succeeds in ways that many authors have not. In Now You See Me, Bolton parallels Jack the Ripper’s crimes with the string of insidious gang rapes of young girls in some of South London’s poorest neighborhoods. Bolton delicately weaves these contemporary All UC and Visiting Students are Welcome to Apply! crimes throughout the plot, illustrating that the new victims felt as powerless and invisible as did the prostitutes that Ripper preyed on. Deadline to apply: May 9, 2011 But Now You See Me also works as a complex psychological tale about a young woman rebuilding her life, trying to find her identity and come to terms with her past. Det. Challenge your senses and open your imagination while you explore and Constable Lacey Flint has just finished interviewing a teenage rape victim when she finds discover the far-reaching influences ofSpain ’s Past and Present, a woman left to die on the young cop’s car on the anniversary of the Ripper’s first reported or spend five weeks walking in Shakespeare’s World inEngland . killing. The connection to Jack the Ripper is obvious, especially when a journalist receives a letter similar to what Scotland Yard received in 1888. Lacey is a Ripper expert and she Madrid, Spain: June 20 – July 23, 2011 is assigned to help a task force that is frustrated by the increasing violence. While trying London, England: July 25 – August 27, 2011 to solve the crimes, Lacey also begins to worry about her own fractured past becoming public when she notices an unusual pattern to the murders. (Check with your campus Financial Aid Office for program Although Now You See Me deals with the violence that Jack the Ripper rained down assistance and Scholarship opportunities. A non-refundable on London, Bolton is careful to concentrate more on the plot’s psychological aspects. Now $300 application fee is required with submission.) You See Me is a cerebral thriller that avoids clichés. Each twist and turn is unpredictable Students earn 8 units of UC credit by taking two classes as are the fully drawn characters’ actions. Bolton’s other three novels have explored the during the five week program. Check out the website for more information and to download your application today! chilling emotions that seethe beneath the surface of small British villages. The urban setting of Now You See Me expands Bolton’s noir storytelling. www.summerstudyabroad.ucr.edu —Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel (MCT) (c) 2011, Sun Sentinel. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Now You See Me is currently available. COLORSOFCULTURE Campus Circle > Blogs > Colors of Culture sense) that seems effortless and rough, but amazing at the same time. Don’t get me wrong, I said seems effortless TIM BURTON because most of his works were in fact time consuming. If you don’t think so, check out how Corpse Bride was produced May 29-Oct. 31 @ LACMA … you will be in for a huge surprise. Burton lovers are definitely in for a treat when they visit byn ci dy kyungah lee the exhibit of the multi-dimensional artist’s career. Bringing together over 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, moving- C orpse Bride, Edward Scissorhands, The image works, storyboards, puppets, concept artworks and Nightmare Before Christmas, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the much more, LACMA succeeds in spoiling its visitors with Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland – it’s definitely an impressive collection of works that are both reminiscent a shame if you haven’t watched at least one film created by of Burton’s career high points, as well as works from little- the master of gothic animation. Director of 14 feature films, known personal projects. Timothy Walter Burton, better known as Tim Burton, is one With pieces from the artist’s own archives, studio of today’s most loved cultural icons. archives and the private collections of Burton collaborators, From the arts to films, Burton has created many notable LACMA does not fail to uphold its reputation as one of Los works to date and is still continuing to do so. In celebration Angeles’ most resourceful and dedicated museums. The of Burton’s long and prolific career, the Los Angeles County Burton shrine will be created at the new Resnick Exhibition Museum of Art dedicates an exhibit to the venerated artist Pavilion. from May 29 to the end of October. LACMA, located on Wilshire Boulevard, has many Born in 1958 in Burbank, Calif., Burton was always discounts- a definite plus to its already revered reputation as interested in the arts. An introspective and artistically being one of L.A.’s finest museums. With its generous hours eccentric person, Burton began producing short films as of operation, the museum invites a wide range of age groups. Burton Tim (c) 2011 early as 13 years old. Graduating from CalArts in 1979, If you have never been to the Los Angeles County Burton was scouted by Walt Disney Animation Studios after Museum of the Arts, you probably passed by it before, as it is Untitled (Picasso Woman), 1980-1990, by Tim Burton. the success of his short film, Stalk of the Celery Monster. really at the heart of the city. Pen and ink and watercolor on paper, 13x10 1/4”, private That was only the beginning of his long expanding Recall those clustered lampposts on Wilshire Boulevard collection career, though, as his individual style of mashing pop you passed by? Well, that’s LACMA all right. culture, fairy tales and gothic tradition together produced Other than its numerous ongoing exhibitions, LACMA’s They are the perfect closing to a romantic night of art queer yet beautiful pieces of work. He is the visionary who architecture is another aspect to enjoy. If you happen to and culture. altered colorless Hollywood into a gathering of personalized drop by the museum at its later hours when the sky is dark, and unique explosions. try wandering through the lit lampposts after soaking in its LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For Burton is an artist who can produce art (in the broadest exhibits. more information, visit lacma.org. 12 Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 AHBSP-LACC-050111-STARWARS.pdf 1 3/23/11 1:53 PM NEWS FILM MUSIC CULTURE EVENTS DVD GAMING SPORTS MEDIA BLOGS CD Reviews Frequency Interviews Live Show Reviews Music Notes Music Report Special Features MUSICINTERVIEWS LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE May 27-30 @ Oak with MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO & SO’S Canyon Ranch JONNEINE ZAPATA May 25 » The Music Box Saturday May 28 » Club Nokia by zach bourque Wi th Southern California’s Curious Josh post Coachella depression slowly but surely lifting, avid music fans have been anxiously awaiting their next festival fix. With Electric Daisy Carnival appeasing the ravers, what’s left for the good ol’ fashioned hippy? Taking place Memorial Day weekend an hour outside of Los Angeles is the Lightning & in a Bottle Festival. The three-night, four-day event is located in the desolate mountains of Silverado, Calif. and has already garnered an enthusiastic fan base from all walks of life. The festival has humble roots, starting off in 2000 as nothing more than a birthday party amongst friends. Co-founder Jesse Flemming notes, “It grew a little bit each year, and eventually five with special guest years ago we turned it into a multi-day music festival. It has been growing and evolving ever since.” Created by the Do LaB, a name you might recognize from their elaborate Coachella with HOORAY FOR EARTH installation, takes pride in its intimate size and interactive environment. “In addition to the music, we really focus on community and education, and people June 1 » The Music Box Saturday June 11 » Fox Theater Pomona actually participating in the event and being part of it as opposed to just showing up and CHARGE: 800-745-3000 • TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS watching the event,” says Flemming. THE MUSIC BOX BOX OFFICE MON–FRI 10AM–6PM The musical lineup might not garner any dropping jaws from Coachella veterans, but it is wonderfully varied. Saturday will be headlined by electronic outfit Pretty Lights, who are slowly but surely becoming one of the biggest acts in the scene today. Thievery campus circle • 5-18-11 • pdf on server Corporation, MiMOSA, Beats Antique and Bonobo are just a few other names that will grace the festival over the course of the weekend. While Flemming is most certainly a fan of giant festivals like Coachella, he notes that this isn’t the goal of Lightning in a Bottle. “We love Coachella and a lot of those other festivals, but we’re much smaller and it’s a much more intimate experience. I think that’s what people appreciate the most,” he says. The location is another unique aspect of the festival. “This year, it’s in a place called Silverado which is situated in these beautiful mountains just east of Irvine,” says Flemming. “It’s pretty interesting because the festival is extremely close to Los Angeles, but when you drive out there the grounds are completely secluded. It’s nowhere near civilization.” As you might imagine, there will be no Coachella-style Hilton pool parties during the day. Lightning is about old-school camping, just like your Uncle Frank did at Woodstock. Taking some cues from Burning Man, campers are encouraged to go wild with their setups. Flemming adds that campers “really get into it. They bring lights and all kinds of art and decorate their areas. It’s a lot of fun. The general camping gets pretty wild.” However, he was quick to note that Lightning is proud to offer quiet camping for those averse to wild partying as well as a family-friendly area, something that, in concept, seems at odds with the wild nature of a modern music festival. “We actually feel pretty strongly about having the family element there. It brings a balance to the whole thing. We all love to party and technically, yes, we’re throwing a big party, but there’s a lot more behind it. Lightning is about getting people together and doing something as one,” Flemming comments. It’s the holistic, all-basis-covered approach to a music festival that really seems to separate Lightning in a Bottle from the rest of the pack. Water is free, camping is included, participation is encouraged and community is essential. “We’re making sure every detail of every corner of the festival is paid attention to. We want to produce the best experience possible for all the attendees.” With an expected turnout of eight to 10 thousand, Lightning in a Bottle looks to be a large but intimate affair. You might not see Paul McCartney dancing on stage or Danny DeVito raving front row, but this isn’t what it’s about. This is an arts and music festival with emphasis on just that. A chance to exercise all five senses in a desolate, beautiful forest amongst likeminded individuals. Cut loose, live free and enjoy the surroundings in what will most certainly be one wild weekend. Oak Canyon Ranch is located at 5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado. For more information, visit lightninginabottle.org. 14 Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 Become a CAMPUS CIRCLE Fan on Facebook http://bit.ly/dhFhEE MUSICINTERVIEWS Campus Circle > Music > Interviews movies and narrates Star Wars: In Concert. “It’s a real treat. It’s great to be apart of a show that you utterly believe in. One STAR WARS: IN of my beliefs it to tell the story well. The other one, and the Hollywood Bowl is particularly good at this: taking away the snottyness of a concert.” CONCERT As we sit in a restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel just down the street from the Hollywood Bowl, Daniels can June 3 & 4 @ Hollywood Bowl barely hold back his childlike excitement for what he is a part of. by david tobin “The kids that come, most have never seen Star Wars, they have all seen ‘The Clone Wars.’ They come dressed up, T fhe stuf dreams are made of is a cliché but as characters from those movies. They haven’t seen the that gets zero respect these days. Once upon a time in a galaxy others yet,” laments Daniels. far, far away, there was a city in the hills of Los Angeles – a It’s this kind of range and power that the series of films town that was a part of a medium still new and golden to the has that can almost be equated to the Beatles in music (The world. The “Big Screen” had a meaning more powerful than band also had their turn at the Hollywood Bowl.). most phrases heard around town. In 1977, a movie came out This will also be the first time ever that this show has that changed the way the world saw not only the silver screen gone on under the actual stars. Every single performance but life itself. before has been in a closed-off venue. To actually sit under Using hydraulics, the theater moves in 360-degrees Star Wars spans over three decades, and its impact on the the stars and hear the music and watch the story come to life matched with the video screen, giving each participant the world of entertainment is etched in carbonite. As most of us is sure to be like nothing in this galaxy. idea that they really are flying. With the addition of 3D, it know, the Star Wars movies have concluded, but the legend As if that weren’t enough to satisfy your Star Wars fix brings the experience in close for a very personal feel. Unlike remains. Sure, there’s a 3-D version coming out, but what for a few years, the infamous Star Tours ride at Disneyland normal movies, you pick up on other people in the room. about something that can truly evoke the same emotion of has been re-imagined and gotten a full reboot. This new This kind of stimulus captivates your attention 100-percent. the original three? adventure takes you in 3D throughout the series and is led by The thrill of the Force runs deep with all of us, and being On June 3 and 4, the Hollywood Bowl will play host to the one and only C-3PO. The virtual journey through warp able to jump into these two attractions are as close as many something that is sure to lift you out of your seat and give speeds will be a delight for any thrill seeker. of us will get to becoming a Jedi. The performances at the hope to all the young Jedis in the world. John Williams, the “I remind you that technology has improved Hollywood Bowl are the third and fourth of June, and Star original composer of the music from the films, will bring to exponentially over the years, and the technology that can Tours opens on June 3 as well. Have fun, and may the Force life a two-hour journey from The Phantom Menace to Return now drive Star Tours is extraordinary,” interjects Daniels. be with you! of the Jedi. “I’ll tell you, when I was working on it in Burbank, I kept “Don’t tell the producer, but I’d do it for nothing,” missing cues because I was so astounded at the footage I was Hollywood Bowl is located at 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los jokes Anthony Daniels, the actor who plays C-3PO in all six watching.” Angeles. For more information, visit starwarsinconcert.com. MUSICREPORT Campus Circle > Music > Music Report by kevin wierzbicki Identity Electronic Music Festival A new traveling music extravaganza is gearing up to hit the Bedouin Soundclash: Light the Horizon road later this summer; the Identity Electronic Music Festival Applying a label to the music made by Canadian band will kick off in Chicago in mid August and roll into about Bedouin Soundclash is a little tough. They’re reggae-rockers, 20cities before it wraps up in Seattle in early September. The they play pop-oriented world music and they can get a little local stop will be Sept. 4 at an Orange County venue yet to be punky. On their new album, Light the Horizon, they explore named where multiple stages will host Kaskade, Pretty Lights, their soul roots, something they were encouraged to do by the Rusko, Avicii, Steve Aoki, Disco Biscuits, DJ Shadow, Skrillex, set’s producer, King Britt of ’90s hip-hop act Digable Planets. Pete Tong, Chuckie, Booka Shade, Modeselektor, the Crystal “This record is really forward-looking,” says vocalist Jay Method, Nero and many others. Details at idfestival.com. Malinowski. “It’s from the point where we don’t have any baggage from the past. We’re just genuinely in the moment Peter Tosh Legacy Editions Bedouin Soundclash Light the Horizon June 7. with this record, for the first time in a long time.” Legacy Records is about to release two classic Peter Tosh Bass player Eon Sinclair concurs, “It’s a really optimistic albums with lots of previously unavailable material appended. gigs including their only local stop, May 25 at the Ventura and hopeful record. That’s been said about some of the stuff Legalize It: Legacy Edition and Equal Rights: Legacy Edition are Theatre. we’ve done in the past, but this time we’re just feeling more two-CD sets that include the original album and a wealth of Former Marilyn Manson drummer Ginger Fish has self-assured and more confident.” demos, outtakes, alternate takes and dub plate tracks. The joined the band, to which Zombie comments, “The band just Light the Horizon drops on June 7, and Bedouin late reggae great was such an advocate for the legalization of got even weirder, and weirder is always better.” Soundclash performs live June 3 at the Galaxy Theatre in marijuana that he was sometimes referred to in his Jamaican Santa Ana and at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on the homeland as the “Minister of Herb.” Tosh also supported Half Notes fourth. NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Tori Amos has a new one on the way; look for the classically- Marijuana Laws, and the release of these albums comes in inspired Night of Hunters to drop on classic imprint Deutsche Cali Swag District’s M-Bone Killed conjunction with this year’s 40th anniversary of NORML’s Grammophon in September. Amos will tour this fall, but so Montae Talbert, the member of Inglewood rap group Cali founding. Both albums drop on June 21. far only European dates have been announced. Swag District known professionally as M-Bone, has been LP1 is the title of the new Joss Stone album, due July 26 on killed in a drive-by shooting. Talbert was shot May 15 while What’s Doing With Rob Zombie the singer’s own Stone’d Records. Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) sitting in a vehicle parked outside an Inglewood liquor store Rob Zombie is getting deeper into film work and video co-produced the album with Stone. and was pronounced dead at UCLA Medical Center. production; he’s just finished shooting a television commercial It’s been 20 years now since Face to Face roared out of Cali Swag District found success with the single “Teach for Woolite and a Tom Papa special for Comedy Central, and Victorville; last week they released their latest, Laugh Now, Me How to Dougie,” and the group was finishing up their later this year he’ll begin work on his sixth feature film, The Laugh Later. Catch them in concert June 23 at the House of first album at the time of Talbert’s death. As of press time, no Lords of Salem. But fans of Zombie’s music needn’t fear; his Blues Sunset Strip and the following day at HOB Anaheim. arrest has been made, and a motive for the shooting has yet to band will be hitting the road in July with Slayer for the Hell on Keb Mo has signed with Ryko, and his label debut, The be determined. Talbert was 22 years old. Earth tour, and before that they’ll be playing some headlining Reflection, drops on Aug. 2. Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 15 NEWS FILM MUSIC CULTURE EVENTS DVD GAMING SPORTS MEDIA BLOGS CD Reviews Frequency Interviews Live Show Reviews Music Notes Music Report Special Features MUSICNOTES Campus Circle > Music > Music Notes performance from that of any other band on the recent music festival roster. Tom Morello on a guitar is pure dynamite, and L.A. RISING the angry voice and biting lyrics of Zach de la Rocha dare you to try and just sit back and listen passively. These guys aren’t What the Concert Scene Needs messing around. Both politically conscious and musically bold, the band by c eva re inos is everything any political activist and alternative music lover could possibly dream of. Even thought this isn’t the era of Are you reeling from the number of music the civil rights movement or even of the original MTV era, festivals that have taken place recently? Do you find yourself once you hear RATM launch into “Renegades of Funk,” the unsure of what scene fits you, lost because you missed the epic lyrics won’t feel old and the sounds won’t feel contrived – a Coachella and the indie SXSW? feat only an excellent band can achieve. This might not be the Be glad that you saved your money. politically charged climate that spurred RATM songs, but the Sure, eye-candy rockers the Strokes are great to see live lyrics still represent valid struggles and you can’t deny that again, and there is nothing like watching the likes of ’80s you’re listening to top-notch rock. darlings Duran Duran onstage once more. Coachella might What L.A. Rising is also doing that no other festival has have been the three-day, 300-dollar event of the year, but truly achieved is getting together a group of musicians who the upcoming L.A. Rising is giving the much-hailed, hippie- show the evolution of a genre, allowing the music fan to see Rage Against the Machine headline L.A. Rising July 30. riddled festival, and all the other recent music festivals, a the history of a particular sound and outlook. legitimate run for its money. Sure, the ’80s fan could enjoy oldies and also see Kanye Both of these acts are obviously influence by rap and reggae, Deadmau5 lover, Yuck follower or Kanye idolizer, you’ve West at Coachella, but those have nothing to do with each something markedly influential in the style of RATM, and probably heard of Rage Against the Machine no matter your other in terms of a specific genre or concept. Put RATM, Muse their lyrics are less than shy. Each artist has got some politically preferred genre to bounce your head along to. There are a slew and Rise Against together on one stage, and now we’re talking. charged message, and they’re not afraid to express it. of comebacks, but nothing tops RATM and their upcoming This is the show that will let you track the development Politics aside, this is the most exciting, cohesive and well show at July 30’s L.A. Rising. Tickets went on sale May 13 of the angry lead singer and the group of guys looking to thought out festival of all the recent ones that have passed. (officially), and the show will attract a crowd to fill the entire infuse political challenge into their lyrics. These are the The concert scene needs something explosive after all the Coliseum in downtown Los Angeles. Sprinkle in Muse, Rise bands creating enough fuzzy chords, crashing cymbals and ridiculously expensive, strange mash-up festivals that have Against and a couple of other alternative and even jazz acts, unrestrained screaming to push your poor eardrums into a passed. Lovers of alternative music in particular can’t help but and you’ve got yourself quite a festival. state of sheer pain. rejoice. This is not just any other rock quartet putting on a What might seem strange are the additions of Spanish But if you still haven’t heard tracks from the major show with a few chords and catchy melodies. This is a group rockers El Gran Silencio and the Fugees-famed Ms. Lauryn headliners, turn on KROQ, visit iTunes and dig out your most of men who know what they are doing. Put on any RATM Hill, since they might not seem like the most related artists padded outfit for the mosh pit of the decade. This is going to track and you will automatically hear what will separate their to add. But this is where the festival keeps looking stronger: be one to remember. CDREVIEWS Campus Circle > Music > CD Reviews Automatic Static The beats are fast, but the overall feeling is laidback due to Samara Lubelski. Friends & Lovers lead singer Ed Macfarlane’s hypnotizing swoon. Each song For the most part (Gas Can) showcases Macfarlane’s range as he’s able to provide a soft though, Beck isn’t Friends & Lovers is a completely ironic title, as the album low whisper and transition to a high echoing falsetto. on board to Beck- features gritty electric guitars and pulsating beats that are The music is definitely a type of soft pop fusing M83 a-fy Moore’s work; far from friendly. It begins with untamed strings in “Drag with a ’70s disco mix. Tracks like “Blue Cassette” capture he’s looking for Me Down,” which highlight strong guitar riffs alongside the themes of love and longing that continually string along quality sound, and rapid drumbeats. Tempos quickly shift multiple directions the album. The track starts with a narrator finding a cassette he gets it. while singer Zac Diebels delivers soft-spoken melodies tape recalling, “As I hear your voice, you set my heart on fire.” The emphasis to screeching screams that linger. Aggressive layers are It can be sappy at times, but the new wave nature of Pala is on Moore’s lyric meticulously spread across six heavy rock tracks that are makes the whole experience appear dreamlike. The album writing and singing equally addicting and entertaining. doesn’t go into the depth of Friendly Fire’s more eclectic on “Benediction” Diebels’ lyrics expel frustration and personal discontent masterpieces like 2009’s “Jump in the Pool” but Pala still and “Illuminine,” but songs like “Blood Never Lies,” “Mina with those closest to him. His romantic experiences are keeps us dreaming drumbeats. Loy” and “January” put the spotlight directly on Moore’s revealed in “Halo,” which discloses a positive relationship Grade: B+ acoustic guitar work – a sound that is beautiful, breathtaking while facing himself in a destructive demeanor. —Denise Guerra and mesmerizing. Clearly Moore has entered a different Thick influences of post-grunge and alternative roots Pala is currently available. Friendly Fires perform June 10 at realm as a guitar player; the fact that Beck’s name is attached are clearly detected in every song. Friends & Lovers features the Music Box. to this release just might get his music the recognition it blazing rock renditions with a musical vibe eagerly waiting deserves. to be heard live. Thurston Moore Grade: A Grade: B Demolished Thoughts —Kevin Wierzbicki —Jacob Gaitan (Matador) Demolished Thoughts is currently available. Friends & Lovers is currently available. Longtime fans of Moore know that his solo work isn’t necessarily going to sound anything like the music he Scarlet Season Friendly Fires produced as a member of Sonic Youth. His last album, Solo The Taxidermist Pala Acoustic Volume 5, was a set of guitar instrumentals that put (Self-released) (XL) an experimental twist on the Leo Kottke sound. Now, here The Taxidermist instantly invokes a calm and serene ambience Hailing from the land of our newlywed royal couple, comes another curveball as Demolished Thoughts is produced that lingers long after the album ends. Singer Aileen Paron Friendly Fires have a unique way of blending light and by – wait for it – Beck! quickly captivates her listeners with powerful harmonies that airy upbeat tempos with a trance of indie new wave pop Beck puts his stamp on “Circulation” where Moore are complimented by gentle acoustic melodies and buzzing that is surprisingly danceable. Pala continues Friendly expands on the Solo Acoustic sound, his delicate guitar work electronic sounds. Paron’s calm musical stature often reveals Fire’s previous creative endeavors of mixing hard and fast occasionally getting a little loud and manic, especially after indigenous drum solos over a more regulated pop sound. being poked at by whooshes of insistent violin provided by CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >>> 16 Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 Follow CAMPUS CIRCLE on Twitter @CampusCircle FREQUENCY Experience the catchy energy of White Denim at the Echo May 25. by brien overly White Denim May 25 @ The Echo Mixing even parts classic rock with modern indie, the Texas foursome of White Denim manages to bring together all the definitively cool aspects of rock from the last 40 years. With elements of gritty and unpredictable garage rock intertwined with the slightly more than occasional instrumental jam session, these dudes write music that is both energetic and catchy, while still being the furthest thing possible from traditional pop. Jack’s Mannequin May 25 @ The Roxy If ever there was a band that could make you feel achingly heartbroken and utterly stoked on life at the same time, it would indeed be Jack’s Mannequin. Frontman Andrew McMahon is a masterful heartstring-puller, with lyrics that are universally relatable while at the same time often being brutally raw and uninhibited. Pulling from some of his deepest and darkest firsthand experiences, McMahon might break your heart with his storytelling, but never without leaving a vocal glimmer of a light at the end of the tunnel. McMahon’s brand of piano-driven melodic rock never fails to hit just the right emotional chords to have a lasting aural impact on an audience. More than that, he might be one of few artists whose latest work actually has footing to claims of being as good as, if not better, than his old projects, which is saying a lot, given that I too went through a very large Something Corporate phase. Even more importantly than that, the dude’s playing the Roxy. So if you think McMahon can run you through the emotional wringer in the giant amphitheater venues he usually plays in, this is him about to take a baseball bat and a shank to your remaining emotions. Don’t worry, though, he won’t leave any permanent scarring. Probably. My Chemical Romance May 27, 28 @ The Palladium Regardless of whether you actually like My Chemical Romance’s music or not, I promise, everyone you know is going to be at this show. Like, everyone everyone. Because as much as people want to talk trash about My Chem not being legit or not being talented based solely off of their fan demographic, deep down everyone has a favorite song from them – one album that they actually got stoked for when they received a hard copy of it; one single that they secretly blast in the car when they’re out driving solo – everybody has one, at least. In spite of the trash talkers, the Jersey-bred foursome who managed to lead an entire movement in the rock scene still put on one of the best live shows around. To their credit, gone is the Hot Topic styling of yesteryear, in favor of more adult rock ’n’ roll grooming, but the music remains as edgy and innovative as ever. When the band first came out, they challenged the limits of how dark and moody mainstream rock could be, and now that they’ve evolved into a more grown-up aural style, they still challenge that notion. Just, with fewer sing-along choruses. The flair for dramatics is as strong as ever though, so rest assured these dudes will give you an actual performance with their show. The Daylights May 31 @ The Troubadour Going back to music of more emotive intentions, the local L.A. threesome of the Daylights bring that same sonic vulnerability to the stage with them, though they add in a little southern rock smoothness for flavor. The kind of gritty-melodic mix you’d swear was actually from Texas or Tennessee, the SoCal natives bring an emotional authenticity that’s an unfortunate rarity in the L.A. rock scene. Frontman Ran Jackson’s whiskey- soaked crooning brings a haunting folky atmosphere to his band’s music, while his band mates balance with more pop-geared strumming and pounding, for a well-mixed blend of catchiness and moodiness. Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 17 NEWS FILM MUSIC CULTURE EVENTS DVD GAMING SPORTS MEDIA BLOGS Barfly Colors of Culture D-Day He Said, She Said Trend Blender D-DAY Campus Circle > Blogs > D-Day mere human nature, it’s the same thing we do in reality when we first meet a person, right? (If not, more power to you.) ONLINE DATING The reason why I’m considering taking this route towards dating is mere convenience. I’m a very involved I t might be worth a try. person, whether it’s working my day job or being busy in the other activities, there’s just no time to meet anyone. bye d nise guerra In college, this was the key to meeting people: You joined a fraternity or sorority, maybe a community service I never had much success with online dat– organization here or there. All these different communities ing, but it’s an area I have considered revisiting. I remember and events allowed you to be with people who were all going a year ago, I was having a dinner with an old buddy of mine to the same college, around the same age range and with the from college, and we were discussing our lives and such. I same interest. asked her if she was seeing anybody, and she got that look in Think about high school where we were all placed her eye that my spider-girly sense automatically picked up. together, roaming the same halls and taking the same tests. It She kind of looked around and came closer, saying in a was easier to meet people because we were all stuck together shy whisper, “We met on OkCupid.” In my head, I was like, and wanted to get to know each other (ideally). “That’s cool.” But not everyone is like me, and the whole Outside of college, you’re relegated to meeting people by concept of online dating is, in my opinion, still a taboo being introduced to a friend of a friend, or the always weary Wash.)/MCT (Tacoma, Tribune Matamoros/The News Fred subject. bar encounter. When you live on your own, it’s a completely Just a few weeks ago, I was at an art gallery opening when different story. Friends and family live miles away, and I asked this couple how they knew each other. “Match.com,” going to a bar by yourself just seems awkward. Take it one system still has a way to go. After this initial “meeting phase” they said in unison. There was no low whisper or looking step further, and you find there’s not even someone who is at looking at someone’s profile, the real communication around, but they did give a slight chuckle. slightly your age range at work – story of my life. begins in the form of instant messages, emails or phone I think the biggest stigma with online dating is this idea That’s where the wonderful world of social media conversations. The social pressure of meeting face-to-face that you never really know exactly whom you’re talking to. and online dating come in. We no longer have to rely on is immediately diminished, and you are free to disclose Yes, there’s a profile and a picture, but it could also be all lies. serendipity to find our match, we can be pro-active, take whatever you feel like, control what you have to say and Though anonymity can be scary, it can also provide a control of our own destinies and maybe have to pay $59.99. already know the band and author this person likes. huge shield against awkwardness. You’re free to be yourself The convenience of it is so far-reaching that you can even If you’ve never tried online dating it’s a very interesting and actually focus on the depth of conversation versus mere input the different search criteria of the people you want to social experiment. I know I still have the social stigma of appearance. meet: age range, religious beliefs, height, build, likes, dislikes. meeting someone online, it makes me feel like a failure that I Don’t get me wrong, appearance is important. This may Put all these into the computer and out pop all of your can’t meet anyone the “normal way.” But maybe I’ve got it all be different for other people but I always take a quick peek potentials. It seems like something right out of a sci-fi movie. wrong. Judging from my encounters, maybe online dating is at their picture to see whom I’m talking to. Call it shallow or It’s like building your perfect mate, but of course, the the new “normal way.” TRENDBLENDER Campus Circle > Blogs > Trend Blender or rows of mannequins, Kimski may not seem like such an outstanding choice, but once you step inside, you will WHERE TO immediately be drawn into every single section they have, from sunglasses and unique jewelry pieces to tops and dresses. Their secret lies in the wide range of global brands and SHOP labels they import from. Here, you can get your hands on local designs and European goods all at the same time at quite by e dana j ong a reasonable price (mostly under $100). 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Her career began as a backup singer for Owl City; Adam Young is a fellow musician from Minnesota. Düren decided to go independent with her own musi,c and it seems to be working out rather well for her as she knows how to engage the audience. She played about seven songs from her new EP, Sparks, relaying different experiences from her life. There’s definitely a quiet side to her, but there’s a rowdy side as well that people will love to see. She stood up from her keyboard for the last song and told people that she loves to dance thus hinting at a change of pace. This was my favorite part of the show since she had been sitting down in front of the keyboard prior. It reminded me of Lady Gaga’s humble beginnings. —Ricardo Quinones The Kills May 13 @ The Music Box The Kills, made up of duo Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, played a sold-out show at Campus Circle the Music Box. Opening up the show for them, Cold Caves perfectly got the crowd geared REO, Youssou, Bonham, Dispatch/Greek Theatre up for the Kills’ electric entrance. 1/4 pageCDREVIEWS 4.875” x 5.9” • BW The audience screamed, and the building itself took on the rhythm of the songs the second the Kills took to the stage. People were pushing closer to the stage. With such a PUB<< Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 19 NEWS FILM MUSIC CULTURE EVENTS DVD GAMING SPORTS MEDIA BLOGS Art Beauty Books Fashion Food Gaming L.A. Moves Special Features Theater Travel ONTHEMENU Campus Circle > Culture > Food day, the Spice Table serves as a deli, with all the sandwiches delivering varying degrees of “spice.” The sandwiches are at THE SPICE their best when pickled and marinated vegetables provide layers of flavors that get more intense with each bite. All Southeast Asian in flavor profile, standouts include TABLE the Meatball, nestled between vinegary carrots, daikon and cucumber. The vegetables are paired with Chinese perilla 114 Central Ave., Los Angeles (also known as shiso leaf), mint and peanuts for texture. The garlic mayo lathered on both sides of the toasted baguette alamodejournals.com Rick Poon; byi er ca carter is really delicious. Instead of the mayo oozing out of the sandwich, it melds into the doughy bread like butter. Every T here’s nothing like having a sandwich single bite of the sandwich stacks flavor. The Meatball is not ordered all together to make your own private happy hour! that offers a pleasant variety to the boring “toasted” or “foot- for the faint of palates, but I was expecting a little more spark, The meat in the Oxtail & Short Rib Stew was almost like long” combo. Funny enough, the Spice Table in Little Tokyo especially since the restaurant is aptly named the Spice Table. velvet. Having it with a side of jasmine rice was one of the is not only a couple of businesses down from a Quiznos, but An option that is short on heat but still ripe with flavor, most aromatic and rich plates on the Spice Table’s menu. also half a block away from the other sandwich franchise, the lemongrass, peanut sauce Chicken sandwich is not as The beers are worth a special mention because not only Subway. spicy, and the pickled shallots provide a nice tang to the do they feature Singapore’s Tiger Beer but also California Just off the corner of Central and 1st Street, the Spice watercress and scallions. The vegetarian Curried Eggplant brews like the North Coast Brewery’s PranQster Belgian Table takes over what used to be Brazilian café next to the with pickled red onions and cilantro is mildly spicy and can and the Wipeout IPA. You can try the brews in 4-ounce to Weiland Brewery. Formerly Chef de Cuisine at Mario Batali easily be a favorite for meat eaters too, especially paired with 16-ounce pours, with none of the beers going over $9. and Nancy Silverton’s Pizzeria Mozza, Chef Bryant Ng’s menu the spicy-sweet potato chips. On my next visit to the Spice Table, I’m gunning for is inspired by the cultural diversity he and his wife, Kim, share. You can choose sides to cool your palate, like the Napa the Southeast Asian Cheeseburger. A couple of weeks ago, a Chef Ng hails from Singapore, while his wife from Vietnam. cabbage Slaw or the butter/romaine combination, otherwise blog started it’s first Burger Week contest, resulting in many The space’s décor is modern, embodying the Downtown known as Gem Lettuce, paired with shrimp and sweet candied restaurants that do not serve burgers doing so in their own loft vibe with exposed brick walls, with cream, gray and walnuts. special way. Chef Ng’s version featured the aforementioned mahogany accents. Pretty white daisies on the table and While the lunch menu is short, spicy and sweet, the dinner short rib ground up with steak and shrimp paste cooked in antique birdcage light fixtures adorn the ceiling, giving the menu is where the Spice Table expands on the Southeast the Spice Table’s wood grill, with fried shallots and curried Spice Table a comforting quaint feeling. As soon as you step options with gusto. I was delighted to see Sambal Fried cucumbers. The burger ended up being a huge hit and is now up to order at the counter, there are huge bowls of fried sweet Potatoes on the menu, as that’s something I make frequently featured on the dinner menu on Mondays. I plan on pairing it potato chips and shrimp chips to sample while you decide at home. There’s something so comforting about a big bowl with the AleSmith Grand Cru from San Diego for what is sure what to order. of perfect French fries with chili. I like to mix Sambal with to be yet an amazing dinner experience. What makes the Spice Table special is their ability to give ketchup and dip the fries in, and that’s exactly what I did here. you a hearty lunch just under $12 with variety. During the Fries and satays, especially the prawns and chicken, can be For more information, call (213) 620-1840 or visit thespicetable.com. LIVESHOWREVIEWS FASHIONFOCUS << Many of those same fans who have embraced Soulive for the last Josh Herwitt KOLOBAGS decade have also shared an appetite for Lettuce’s danceable grooves as the NYC The Royal Family jammed at Club Nokia. byi er ca carter all-star collective continues to carry the torch of their funk and soul forefathers into the 21st century. But whether it was Soulive’s Wi th all the new laptops, Beatles covers from its 2010 release, Rubber Soulive, or Lettuce’s extended jams into the iPads, Galaxy Tabs and such that have wee hours of the morning, this royal family by no means left the small, though fervent flooded the market in the past couple of crowd shortchanged before skipping town. years, there has been a surge in designer —Josh Herwitt laptop bags and technological accessories. From laptop sleeves to camera cases, it’s hard to find a one-stop shop that features all of Carlos y Alejandra these innovative designs at once. Enter Kolobags, a stylish concept formed in 2004, that May 14 @ Margarita Jones has created a Web site that showcases everything from Kipling to up-and-coming brands There’s nothing better to do on a Saturday night than to attend a fabulous Carlos y like Qnkki and Clark & Mayfield. Alejandra show of the Latin, yet tropical, genre of bachata at Margarita Jones. Qnkki sleeves, with their ballistic nylon material, combine style and function with A rather young duo in their initial stages of their career, Carlos y Alejandra have their bright colors. My gray and orange laptop bag has four compartments, one of them been together about five years now and are achieving true success worldwide with their holding a waterproof cover so the bag doesn’t get wet in the rain. On the inside, there contagious music. Los Angeles saw the first-ever performance in the city by the beautiful is a featured anti-shock technology called the Cubic Padding System. The three layers duo. Carlos y Alejandra, both with Dominican roots, have been compared to popular provide opposition to direct and indirect force, and memory foam to “delay, inhale and Aventura and one of bachata’s best singing duos, Monchy y Alexandra, but this new disperse survival impact force.” Even though I refuse to test this function out by dropping sensation has claimed their own territory. my laptop, I appreciate the care taken to ensure if I do drop it, my data will be safe. La Introduccion (The Introduction), released in 2009, has been received well by the If messenger bags are more your style, check out Clark & Mayfield’s. These have a public. The duo, who before the show mentioned they were thrilled to give Los Angeles more feminine approach with stenciled flowers and colors including Adriatic blue. Not a show, sang various tracks off the album, including their biggest hit “Cuato Duele” (As only do the bags hold your daily essentials, they are not bulky. That’s a big concern when Much As it Hurts). having to go from class to class in a hurry. Additionally, they showcased “Explicame” (Explain it to Me) and “Perdoname” I’ve been packing lunches lately, but I don’t really like my bags of late. I usually use (Forgive Me). But the audience was most happy about “Arrepentimiento” (Repentance), a tote, but it’s sometimes too big. And brown bags frankly are so boring. While I was a romantic melody detailing a unique look at a relationship’s ups and downs. browsing the Kolobags site, I noticed they sell stylish insulated ones, so that may be my Before pairing together, Carlos was simply another person from the Bronx aspiring next purchase. They also carry business card holders, phone cases and luggage. They truly to hit it big in the industry. Alejandra is a former beauty queen and television host. And are a one-stop shop. now, both are really on the verge of stardom, proven with their electrifying show. —Marvin Vasquez For more information, visit kolobags.com. 20 Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 Follow CAMPUS CIRCLE on Twitter @CampusCircle L.A.MOVES Julie McDonald of McDonald/Selznick Associates with Paula Abdul DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY Making an Impact byewel j delegall Da nce has become a critical staple in the world of enter– tainment. Television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You think You Can Dance” have dedicated viewers who never miss an episode and vote for their favorite dancers. The film Step Up was so popular that two sequels were produced. Pop concerts aren’t complete without choreography and dancers. The audience expects to be entertained, and whether it’s the artist or their background dancers, shows are enhanced and often driven by the dance numbers that the choreographer creates. Lady Gaga, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Usher, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé and even boy bands aren’t complete without their dancers. In marketing and advertising, dance is seen in commercials, and dancers are in magazine ads helping to sell new products. Behind it all is the choreographer who creates the vision, collaborates with the artists, finds the dancers, creates the steps and is a key element in the production, whether in TV, film, stage or advertising. Julie McDonald, owner and partner of MSA (McDonald/Selznick Associates), is a CURTAINCALL pioneer in the commercial dance world, being the first dance agent in Los Angeles since 1985. She and her partner, Tony Selznick, were both dancers and through different paths “Juan and John” came together to form MSA, an agency that represents dancers and choreographers. At Now-May 29 @ Kirk Douglas Theatre her agency in Hollywood, Calif., McDonald sits down with Campus Circle to discuss the “Juan and John” was not what I role of choreographers and how they influence the entertainment business. expected it to be, starting with the title. My perverted mind was expecting a How does dance affect a pop artist’s career? You would think a lot of pop artists would homosexual storyline of a love affair have a sense of rhythm, but many don’t. Dance is a skill that every performer should have. between two men. My assumption It gives you a sense of your body and motion on stage. We get a lot of requests to help wasn’t that off. The storyline does artists with their stage performance, whether they’re dancers or not. There may not be a involve two men, heterosexual men, two step of dancing in their show, but they have to learn how to carry themselves, how to sit baseball players to be exact and a true on a stool, how to walk and how to have a more visual presence. Nowadays, if you’re a pop story at that. The serendipity of this play artist, you have to know how to dance. Dance is a huge part of it. and the way in which it was interwoven into the orator’s personal story was Roger Guenveur Smith in “Juan and John” What areas are choreographers making their mark and putting their stamp? Music. seamless and blew me away. Broadway. Anything with live entertainment like music tours, pop shows and music Creator and performer of all roles, Roger Guenveur Smith’s frenetic, schizophrenic videos. Broadway is the most collaborative of all the commercial disciplines. Cirque du delivery was awe inspiring and terrifying at the same time. In a barrage of words, Soleil is also another collaboration. movement, audio-visual presentation and scenic design we get a sense of history over the course of 50 years in the quasi-innocent context of a baseball game. What could be more MSA represents some of the biggest names in choreography, but who are some of your innocent than a baseball game? younger budding stars? Tabitha and Napoleon, and they are not working with artists The play centers around the true story of baseball legends Juan Marichal and John necessarily. They’re working on two feature films, they’re doing the Kids Choice Awards, Roseboro and the infamous 1965 day when Marichal turned and hit Roseboro in the head they’re directing videos for a couple new artists and they’re directing the Jabbawockeez with his bat. From the start of the play, the poignant contemporary significance of this show in Vegas. They are “So You Think You Can Dance”’s favorite. There’s a girl named story hits a home run: Afghanistan, Vietnam, Korea, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the beating Sonya Tayeh. She’s about to direct and choreograph Miley Cyrus’ new tour. We have a of a Giants fan into a coma at Dodger Stadium, Obama, al-Qaeda, politics, friends. young guy named Tony Testa who we think is probably one of the most talented people What I loved most about this experience was the message the audience leaves with ever. He’s choreographer and assistant director on Kylie Minogue’s tour. at the end of the show: the power of forgiveness. Marichal and Roseboro were able to move past that confrontation and to develop a friendship that lasted a lifetime. There is Commercial dance and choreography have proven to be a huge part of pop culture. a moment in the show where Smith, playing Marichal, is standing in front of his friend’s Dancers and choreographers alike are their own celebrities and are influencing the way casket and acknowledges that one of the moments in his life he was most grateful for the audience experiences music, film, stage and even advertising. Wherever you turn, was being forgiven by Roseboro. Regardless of the depth of the wound between two dance is somewhere. The entertainment business is now seeing that dance is a vital part antagonists, forgiveness is the greatest reward. to entertainment overall. Hopefully, the trend will continue. —Ximena Herschberg Kirk Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. For more information, For more information, visit msaagency.com. visit centertheatregroup.org. Campus Circle 5.25.11 - 5.31.11 21 NEWS FILM MUSIC CULTURE EVENTS DVD GAMING SPORTS MEDIA BLOGS Baseball Basketball Football Soccer THEDIAMONDDISPATCH Campus Circle > Sports > Baseball scrappy remains of his tattered soul … er … uh, three billion dollars over the course of that time. Oh, and by the way, the blue hEAVEN deal won’t start for another two years. In the meantime, Fox will loan him something like 300 million to cover payroll and his loan payments to themselves. under black Now, I am no investment banker nor do I have any accounting skills much beyond depositing unemployment checks, but I know a stinker when I smell one. Remember magic back in ’04 when Fox loaned the McCourts the money to buy the team from themselves in the first place. The only by dov rudnick constant here is Fox. Let’s face it, considering how deep in debt the team is to Fox, the Dodgers might as well still Tribune/MCT Velasquez/Chicago Phil T hey’re dropping like flies out there, owned by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, a man who cares like bloop singles, every day another soldier wounded on as much about baseball as his News Corp. cares for being Juan Uribe is one of the latest to join the Dodgers’ disabled list. the battlefield of Dodger baseball. At last count, seven “fair and balanced.” Oh, sorry, was that a dig? Murdoch came opening day starters are currently on the disabled list. to exactly one game during the time News Corp. owned the can do is wait and hope that the remaining roster is spared This past weekend alone saw three players exit the game team. I suppose he was too busy screwing over the country. from this perfidious plague of injuries. with injuries: Andre Ethier (a bruised back); Juan Uribe (a I’m beginning to lean toward the “Hex Theory” with In such dark times, we would be wise to heed the words strained abdominal muscle); and Rod Barajas (a sprained regards to the recent spate of Dodger casualties on the of famous old crooner and Dodger fan Bing Crosby with his wrist on his catching arm). While Ethier and Barajas are ballfield. And while I may not be the best Juju doctor around, “Accentuate the Positive.” So here goes: center fielder Matt listed day-to-day, the current wounded adds to a long list, I would put good money (say, the whole unemployment Kemp is healthy and still hitting the ball; Blake is due to including pitchers Jonathan Broxton, Blake Hawksworth, check) that Fox is behind the evil spirits tripping up our boys return to the lineup by week’s end; Uribe, though presently Vicente Padilla and Hong-Chi Kuo, infielders Aaron Miles out there, a curse so vile even Vladimir Shpunt can’t stop it. on the 15 day DL has stocked the highlight reels in recent and Casey Blake, left fielder Marcus Thames (out with a Ever since Fox entered into the equation, way back in the late weeks with a dozen dazzling defensive plays; Rafael (Fookie) quad strain). Need I go on? Either this team has a hex over its ’90s, it has been a story of one dashed hope after another. Furcal is back from his thumb injury; James Loney’s bat has head, is extremely unlucky or has a subconscious death wish We need a refresh button, something to send the squealing improved of late; and the Dodger bullpen, so dreadful during – perhaps a combination of all three. One thing is certain, rodent back into the woods with its tail between its legs. the first part of the season, has appeared to stabilize recently. however, the Dodgers have rarely been in such a sorry state. As to the near future of the team, all remains speculation. Let’s see … what else? The Dodgers are still in Los As the sinking ship struggles to stay out of last place, Will Commissioner Bud Selig have the chutzpah to yank the Angeles! There is still a place called Dodger Stadium, not “owner” Frank McCourt is showing no sign of relinquishing team out of McCourt’s hands for good? Will Superior Court News Corp. field, or Wal-Mart Park! However diminished by his death grip on the team. On the contrary, he aims to Judge Scott Gordon simply order a sale of the team when declining ticket sales and less-than-stellar play, the game goes go ahead with his plans to hand over 20 years worth of the embattled divorcees meet again in court on June 22? Ah, on and an expectant crowd of believers still shows up and television rights to the Fox Network in exchange for the things devoutly to be wished. But for now, all Dodger fans gives the old ballpark that strange magic. GALAXYKICK THECOLLEGEPITCH GALAXY TAKE TROJANS STUN SUPERClasico BEAVERS, bruins by marvin vasquez Chuck Myers/MCT upend cal bears I n their first SuperClasico meeting of the season, the Los Angeles Galaxy claimed a 1-0 victory over Chad Barrett by marvin vasquez host Chivas USA Saturday night at the Home Depot Center before a sold-out crowd of 27,000. With the win, the Galaxy improved to 6-2-5, with 23 USC: Friday’s game did not have positive results for the Trojans, who suffered a 7-2 defeat. points. The record places Los Angeles atop of the Western Conference and is a league best. However, the next two games proved different against the Beavers (38-14, 17-7). Twenty-six minutes into the first half, forward Chad Barrett connected for this third An eight-run first inning propelled USC to an 8-3 win in Saturday’s affair, led by goal of the year. After a well-chopped ball into the penalty area off a free-kick from starting pitcher Austin Wood’s eight solid innings. Wood allowed two runs on eight hits English midfielder David Beckham, Barrett found himself alone in the air. He redirected while fanning five and walking none. Offensively, two different Trojans, Adam Landecker the ball into the upper right corner of the net with a curling header. and Matt Foat, posted two RBI each. In the series finale, the Trojans battled until the “That has gone well this season,” Beckham says of his fifth set-piece assist. “We have bottom of the ninth when Ben Mount took the mound. Mount’s two-inning save captured players here who can get on the end of that kind of ball and give us a chance of scoring. the victory for the Trojans. Single runs in the second, fifth, sixth and ninth innings guided We need to continue that.” the Trojan scoring, which had four players record an RBI and runs. Beckham’s sixth assist of this campaign came at the right time since the score resulted The Trojans (22-29, 12-12) close out the season with a three-game set at home against in the eventual victory for the Galaxy. the Washington State Cougars (24-26, 8-16) during the weekend. “He has made a living at doing that,” Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena states of Beckham’s assists contributions. “We get a lot of chances and a lot of goals from David’s UCLA: With a chance to win the Pac-10 title, the Bruins did what they had to do: win service on set pieces. It is a real positive for us.” as many conference games remaining as possible. The Bruins’ strength all season long An exciting and fast-paced match from the beginning, the first of two SuperClasico has been their starting pitching, which came to light yet again. Although Friday’s results games turned out to be what the fans expected and probably wanted. Several offensive were negative, Gerrit Cole limited the Golden Bears to one run and six hits through seven sparks from both sides appeared, but in the end, the best squad on the pitch won. innings of work in the squad’s 4-0 loss. Guiding the club to a pivotal 2-1 Saturday win, In team history, the Galaxy are now 13-3-5 all-time in the SuperClasico, which Trevor Bauer pitched his seventh consecutive complete game. Bauer surrendered one run, includes a 6-1-3 mark when they are the visiting club. Since 2008, the Galaxy have not five hits, one walk and struck out eight in his 11th win. 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