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all types of bikes there: choppers, sport bikes, dual sports, Harleys and custom bikes. So we USC MOTO stopped, ate lunch and chatted up with other bikers.” Taking a Ride Although it may be slightly intimidating to ride, Garrison stresses that the most b y elisa hernandez important thing about riding motorcycles is not being afraid. He says he was slightly USC Moto is the official motorcycle club afraid, but once he gave it a chance he loved of the Trojans, and if you haven’t heard about it, well, I’m it. Taking a safety class is also important, and here to help. The 2-month-old group is looking to pick up every ride rider must have the necessities: speed and get members on board. President and founder Joel helmet, gloves, jacket with padding and Garrison is determined to make this club one of the best on boots. campus. USC Moto meets once a month and “Anybody who rides or who at least is interested in riding hosts monthly rides. Members keep in touch is welcome to be a part of the club,” says Garrison, “Some of through the group’s Facebook page, which the people have bikes, and some are thinking about getting Garrison encourages all interested to visit. bikes. We know a lot about them, so we tell them where to go The group is open to all USC students, and and what bikes to get. We give them tips so they can ride better anyone can join anytime so it’s never too late and pointers on how to keep maintenance on their bikes.” to go take a ride. Club founder Joel Garrison (left) gets revved up with other USC Moto members. Garrison rides a 2005 Yamaha R6, but riding solo was USC Moto is already planning its next something he’s been trying to change. With that in mind, he ride soon, keeping the pedal to the metal. all over California and participate in some charity rides and set to work on creating his dream club at USC. “The next ride is going to be sometime in October. We’re raise money for good causes,” he says. “Ultimately, we also “It’s more fun to ride in a group than to ride by yourself, planning to go to Angeles Crest, it’s a fun place to ride and it’s want to start spawning other chapters at other schools and because it makes it a social event, and I thought who better to beautiful,” says Garrison. “It’s a lot closer to USC, so I think we eventually get sponsored. ride with than my fellow Trojans.” will have an even better turnout of riders, it has windy roads “We have a lot to get done so we’re moving fast trying to The group already had its first event on Sept. 25, in Malibu, which are more fun to ride down.” get this group up and running correctly,” Garrison continues.” Calif., and although the weather was bad in the morning, by USC Moto welcomes everyone of all ages, students and We want everyone to spread the word, and if you can’t find early afternoon it was the perfect weather. “Rock Shop Ride” faculty to ride together and share the passion they all have for us on Facebook, e-mail us at [email protected] to was the name of their event, and it attracted about a dozen motorcycles. get on the mailing list and find out more information.” bikers from USC and Pepperdine University. Although a young club, Garrison and his members have “We stopped by the Rockstar, which is a famous place big plans for the years to come. Have a student group or idea for a future Trojan SideLines? where bikers come to eat and hang-out,” he says. “There were “We want to get more riders, have more rides planned out E-mail [email protected].

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part of IV, there is a specific floor at each building that’s abundant with IV members. INTERVARSITY IV leaders on these floors will go around and introduce IV and how one might become a part of IV. bruin IV captures the interest and curiosity of so many people because its members are so inviting, friendly and kind. One reason christian someone might join IV is to find connections with others who share a bond in God. Even someone who is a self-claimed fellowship atheist could become so curious in the workings of IV and God that he or she just b y tien thuy ho might go to the meetings to see for himself or herself. conference, once new IV members meet God, they will find a Whether we are or are not religious, it IV holds a very large group meeting called Catalyst new sense of belief and commit themselves to living the way is arguable that religion is a powerful force in our lives. We every Thursday night. At Catalyst, there is prayer, thoughtful God would have intended. Many students say that this event can look to religion to explain phenomena that capture talks and bonding time with others. Each group also has changes their lives forever. our interest, such as love, hope, greed and evil. There are so something called Small Group, which meets on different Whether they do indeed meet God or they do not see many religions among us. At UCLA, one organization called days depending on the schedules of those in the group to Him at all, a desire for some sense of certainty is fulfilled. One InterVarsity Bruin Christian Fellowship calls out to everyone discuss and study the Bible. The importance of the Bible as of the verses that they study: “For God so loved the world to learn about Christianity. a way to connect to God and as an ancient and significant that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in InterVarsity (IV) has its roots in a movement led by piece of literature cannot be understated. Illusions of the him shall not perish but have eternal life,” will motivate them British university students in the 1870s. In the United Bible show up everywhere, so it is good to have an idea of to look to the future and believe that nothing can bring them States, the first IV chapter began in 1938 at the University this great document so maybe when we read something that down when their minds are filled with faith. of Michigan. Since then, thousands of students have become alludes to the Bible, we actually recognize and find a better As one IV member, Kris Rattivat, claims, “Over time, part of the organization to sustain IV’s mission to enable understanding of what the text means. In addition to Catalyst God has truly proven that through Him, all things are anyone to represent God’s kingdom. and Small Group, there are Community Rooms throughout possible. If it were not for my involvement with IV, I would At UCLA, IV has transitioned from simply an UCLA that are assigned to be open to everyone during most not have reached where I am right now, at UCLA and in my organization into a movement in which “every student is days and hours of the day. personal life.” a witness (to the presence of God’s grace).” IV begins its One of the most life-altering events that IV holds is “recruitment of new members” through its presence in the called Urbana, Student Mission Conference in which each Have a student group or idea for a future Spirited Bruin? dorms. Though any student living in the dorms might be student is “dared to meet God.” On the weekend of the E-mail [email protected].

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Love and romance, staples for a reason, get the deluxe treatment in Marisa de los Santos’ Love Walked In. Smart and moving, this novel of star-crossed strangers pulled together by happenstance does not disappoint.

Jacquelyn Mitchard’s The Deep End of the Ocean had me on the first page and her book, Second Nature: A Love Story, is no different. Fraught with drama, tension, reversals and personal courage, the author writes another tale that haunted me well after I finished reading it. Literature

Romantic and dark in a completely contemporary way, Close Your Eyes also snaps with grit. Amanda Eyre Ward writes with a keen eye for truth amidst plenty of gripping family drama. I loved this book.

No one explores the dark side of suburbia quite like Tom Perrotta. In his latest opus, The Leftovers, a flight into a dystopian future, the author continues his quest illuminating the foibles of American life.

Mind-bending and ambitious are two adjectives that come to mind when trying to describe Alex Shakar’s Luminarium. After his brother/business partner lapses into a coma and the military takes over his virtual reality software company, Fred Brounian becomes a subject in a neurological experiment that promises a spiritual reawakening. Reality and virtual reality begin to blur in this smart and refreshingly of the moment novel. with the brain’s wiring and moving into other fields, like sociology and psychology, this book ingeniously illuminates a With two spectacular novels under his belt (The Virgin Suicides BOOKS TO baffling flaw in human nature. and Middlesex), Jeffrey Eugenides dazzles readers again in The Marriage Plot (available Oct. 11). A bit of a departure, but Laura Hillenbrand’s fantastic Seabiscuit, turns out not to be a every bit as evocative as his previous works, the author delves FALL FOR fluke but perhaps the first of many riveting and true stories into the lives of three friends as they make their way through caught in this writer’s crosshairs. Her latest tome, Unbroken: college and beyond. A World War II Story of Survival, Resilence and Redemption, b y angela matano about a war struggling to get home after crashing into the Too cool for school, Adam Ross’ Mr. Peanut, begins with Pacific Ocean reads like a well plotted thriller, only in this case, an improbable premise and turns you into a believer. This Action the story turns out to be unforgettably real. mélange of marriage, murder and meta propels fiction toward the next century. Meg Gardiner’s books keep you up at night. The author’s latest Brimming with fascinating anecdotes and tricks of the trade, Jo Beckett title, The Nightmare Thief, begins with a rush of Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Two terrific titles from John Burnham Schwartz, Reservation adrenaline and ends with a bang. Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too! promises to provide Road and the brand new Northwest Corner work well together a window into the ever-elusive film business. By Robert Ben or separately. The intertwined tales of a family’s struggle Armchair Education Garant and Thomas Lennon, the writers of Night at the with redemption, tragedy and violence over two generations Museum, The Pacifier and Balls of Fury, this book will amuse reverberates with both grace and heartbreak. The author’s Described as part memoir, part travelogue and part in-depth and inform. writing will leave you fantasizing about a potential trilogy. study of global hip-hop culture, Close to the Edge: In Search of the Global Hip Hop Generation by former MC and assistant Gifts Partially based on an incident from Bella Pollen’s childhood, professor Sujatha Fernandes profiles urban youth throughout The Summer of the Bear enchants, intrigues and envelops with the world and documents how the music has given a powerful My favorite cookbook writer of all time, Diana Henry’s Pure ease. The story begins with a family fleeing from a mysterious and often political voice to their common and divergent Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day straddles the line tragedy onto a remote Scottish Island only to find that a struggles. between aspirational yet easy meals. Recipes, like Baked Lime domesticated grizzly bear shares their location and unfolds in and Passion Fruit Pudding Cake and Sicilian Sweet-and- an unexpected and gratifying manner. Based on actual WWII events, Steve Sem-Sandberg’s The Sour Tuna, keep shopping simple by using under a dozen Emperor of Lies recounts the chilling tale of Mordechai Chaim ingredients but still impress with their startling and bright One of our best contemporary writers, Denis Johnson delivers Rumkowski, a Polish Jew chosen to run the second-largest flavor combinations – scrumptious. the goods again with Train Dreams. This novella, published Jewish ghetto. This complex and indelible character portrait of in a slightly different form in The Paris Review, draws a deft a man straddling the line between good and evil delves into the The World History of Animation, chock full of gorgeous portrait of both a man and a country at the turn of the 21st nature of evil itself with insight and intelligence. illustrations, will thrill anyone with the slightest interest in century. the subject. Stephen Cavalier’s comprehensive guide covers a We Others offers seven new stories along with the greatest Americans are still reeling from decisions made in the Bush hundred years of the genre, including contributions circling hits from previous collections by a master of the short story, administration, and Dick Cheney does not back down one the globe from Europe to North America to Asia. Steven Millhauser. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author paints bit in his memoir In My Time. Full of insight and next-day with words, creating a world where the surreal and mysterious quarterbacking, the ex-Vice President polarizes with the best Girl Time creep into reality. of ’em. Enthralled upon finishing J. Courtney Sullivan’s Maine, I Virtual Vacation Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, written decided to pick up her first novel, Commencement, and found Italy + canines = two of my favorite things. Justine van der Leun both for entertainment as well as useful information by two myself smitten yet again. This moving story of unlikely friends marries these two disparate subjects together to perfection in brothers, Chip and Dan Heath, documents stories of change who meet in college and stick together through thick and thin her charming memoir, Marcus of Umbria: What an Italian Dog and explains why change is so surprisingly difficult. Starting will resonate with just about everyone. Taught an American Girl about Love.

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I est se m the days when comicbook- based games were the ones to run away from are gone. As graphic novels have built a more adult audience, so have the games based on their stories developed. “Batman: Arkham City,” the sequel to “Batman: Arkham Asylum,” and “Spider-Man: Edge of Time” are prime examples of this new generation of graphic novel/game crossover. Both Batman and Spider-man have been featured in a number of media; including several video games. Some of these were big hits, while others were lacking. Though seemingly unlikely to go past their original print field, both characters have gained a following in the gaming world. “Batman: Arkham City” is set to come out Oct. 18. It continues the dark and intense feel of “Batman: Arkham Asylum” and builds it into a new story that takes place a year after the events of the previous game. With the former warden of the asylum becoming mayor, inmates and criminals have moved from the prison to the slums of Gotham City with resulting mayhem. The game carries on largely from were the first left off. Most of the tools in the first game will be available with improvements as well as additional gadgets, including the very useful freeze grenades taken from Mr. Freeze. As well as Batman, gamers gain the new playable character of Catwoman who features a more acrobatic- based set of combat skills. Meanwhile Batman’s combat and movement have also been upgraded allowing him to counter several enemies in the midst of combat and glide to more areas. Featuring more characters from the comics’ history – such as the assassin, Deadshot – the game enlarges the scope of Batman’s journey providing a bonus for fans who want something new. “Spider-man: Edge of Time” features another bonus for comic fans. Hitting stores this week, the title brings a spark to a series that has always gone through a lot of changes. Similar to “Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions,” players control the original and 2099 version of the famous webslinger, each with different abilities. As this game is developed by Beenox, the same group who did “Shattered Dimensions,” the crossover between the two storylines promises to work well. In Free Film Screenings – Contests – Exclusive Savings “Edge of Time,” the two Spider-mans work together through their different timelines to save their lives and repair the altering of the world’s timeline caused by an ambitious scientist from the future. A unique cause- and-effect system has the actions of each Spider-man imminently affecting the other. The game leaves the campuscircle.com question of the wrong actions: Is it possible we’ll see the death of the amazing Spider-man? Join in On the Fun!

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Ashlynn Yennie and Martin (Laurence R. Harvey) in The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)

And boy, he did. I remember having to explain it to my mom over and over “It’s a surreal thing. I can only watch the films so many again. She never got it until she finally saw a poster and a THE HUMAN times before I put a cap on it. The first one, I think I saw picture from the first one!” altogether four times. And this one I’ve seen twice now, and From being the last segment of the centipede in the I think I’m good. It’s really, you know, gross. I can’t handle first film, Yennie’s now at the helm of not four, not six, but centipede it,” says Ashlynn Yennie, the bubbly and sweet-spoken actress a stapled row of 10 very unfortunate people. Martin was who starred in The Human Centipede (First Sequence) and is aiming for 12, but you know, with a pretend doctor in a now playing herself, the starlet, in the sequel. movie as your only source, crap happens, figuratively and 2 (full The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) opens with literally. Martin (Laurence R. Harvey), a mentally disturbed security “It’s so much better. I got upgraded so much! You’re in guard who obsessively watches a DVD of the first Human the front, and somebody’s back there. You’re carrying the sequence) Centipede film at the parking lot office where he works. The weight of everybody, but it was fun ... I say [as my character] audience later learns that Martin plans to follow his fictitious in the film that I demand it in my contract to get massages. A shlynn Yennie is back for idol’s steps, Dr. Heiter, to make a human centipede of his In the first movie Tom and Ilona [Six, producer] were very own. sweet saying, ‘We have massages for all of you guys.’ During seconds. However, he lacks the surgical skill, medical instruments the second one it was like, ‘No massages. You guys have to or even the information that you have to wash your hands stick through it.’ So we were like ‘OK fine,’” the actress laughs. before cutting open your victims so they don’t die of The film isn’t for everyone. The concept alone is hard to b ty kris ina bravo infection before you successfully stitch them together. What grasp for many, but in today’s shock-craving culture, it will he lacks in common sense, he makes up for in scrappy PR sure find its way to a receptive audience. skills, being able to get one of the lead actresses from The Yennie says, “The reaction is very mixed. I think people E very once in a while, a film so shocking Human Centipede, to star in his very own creation. are taking it too seriously a little bit. What he [Tom Six] was comes out that it causes a collective jaw drop, some in “I was living in New York at the time,” recalls Yennie, trying to do was again up himself one more notch than he extreme amazement and in many cases in revolt – or maybe of when she auditioned for The Human Centipede (First did the first time. even both. For this generation, The Human Centipede Sequence). “I just got out of film school. I didn’t know what “When we were filming, I told Tom, ‘I don’t think definitely takes the cake. I was doing. I was doing commercials and all that stuff. Then people are going to be ready for this. This is scary, really just Now it’s back for seconds. my manager asked me if I wanted to shoot for a controversial disturbing.’ And when they showed me the final product I Dutch filmmaker Tom Six, responsible for the concept European film. And when you’re 22 you’re like, ‘Yeah, a was like, wow.” and its execution, remarks, “When I was writing the first controversial European film, that sounds awesome!” Having seen the film, this writer can say the same thing. part, I had so many ideas that I couldn’t put in the first “So I went to the audition not knowing that it was a Wow. Just wow. sequence … That one played out on the psychological level, horror film, not knowing what it was about really,” Yennie you didn’t see much. A lot of what was happening was in the continues. “[When I found out] I was like, ‘This can’t be viewer’s mind. For Part Two, I wanted to show everything real.’ I can’t actually describe what was going through in my The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) releases in select you couldn’t see in Part One.” mind at that time, but it seemed like an awesome idea and theaters Oct. 7.

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DVDDISH “ a pulse-racing thriller. SPECIAL ryan gosling is terrific. george clooney is exceptional.” feATURES – Peter Travers b y mike sebastian “gripping anD The Majors: Fast Five ups the ante for the long- ” running franchise with the highest-octane entry yet. prOVOcatiVe Dwayne Johnson joins the cast as a federal agent hot – Owen Gleiberman on the trail of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker’s street racing heist team in Rio de Janeiro.

The Horror! The Horror! The original cast reunites with director Wes Craven for “ Scre4m. Now a successful author, Sidney Prescott returns to Woodsboro only to spark the One Of reappearance of Ghostface. A crop of young stars joins the imperiled, including Hayden ’ Panettiere, Emma Roberts and . the years A woman (Mira Sorvino) travels to a secluded cabin only to become the object of obsession for a spirit there. When her boyfriend shows up things get freaky in The Presence. tOp casts Also available: supernatural thriller The Caller at the tOp Of ” Made in Japan: A shy middle-schooler with a strange birthmark travels back in time their game hundreds of years to become humanity’s only hope in a war against demons in the visually – Lou Lumenick stunning anime filmLegend of the Millennium Dragon.

From the Vault: Available online through the Warner Archives: one of legendary director Akira Kurosawa’s final films, Dreams, is a beautiful series of vignettes based on “ the director’s actual dreams concerning man and his environment. plays a film stuffeD with Vincent Van Gogh! Paul Mazursky captured the birth of the New Hollywood while paying homage to the saVVy wOrk European New Wave that spawned it in the comedy Alex in Wonderland, starring Donald by Veteran players” Sutherland. – Richard Corliss

Under the Radar: From one of the demented minds behind “The Mighty Boosh,” Richard Ayoade, comes Submarine, a fresh take on the coming of age tale, in which Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts) sets out to lose his virginity and reunite his parents (Noah Taylor and Sally Hawkins). Also available: Zach Braff in The High Cost of Living, Elvira’s Haunted Hills

The Idiotbox: Jason Schwartzman returns as failed novelist turned unlicensed P.I., Jonathan Ames, in Bored to Death: The Complete Second Season. Enlisting his magazine editor mentor (Ted Danson) and comic book artist best friend (Zack Galifianakis), Jonathan sets out to solve the strangest cases in New York. This season is even better than the first. Dr. Paul Weston’s own hang-ups (a recent divorce, the possible onset of Parkinson’s) threaten to overcome his ability to help other people in the HBO psychotherapy drama In Treatment: The Complete Third Season. Each episode is an intense session with one of Paul’s clients, plus his own visits to his new therapist, played by the versatile Amy Ryan. AND PRESENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH AND A Chicago cop and a schoolteacher meet at COLUMBIA PICTURES CROSS CREEK PICTURES EXCLUSIVE MEDIA GROUP CRYSTAL CITY ENTERTAINMENT Overeaters Anonymous and fall for each other in the A SMOKEHOUSE/APPIAN WAY PRODUCTION RYAN GOSLING GEORGE CLOONEY MUSIC MUSIC new sitcom Mike & Molly: The Complete First Season. “THE IDES OF MARCH” MARISA TOMEI JEFFREY WRIGHT AND EVAN RACHEL WOOD SUPERVISORLINDA COHEN BYALEXANDRE DESPLAT Jason Priestley returns to TV as an unscrupulous car salesman in Call Me Fitz: The EXECUTIVE Complete First Season. PRODUCERSLEONARDO DiCAPRIO STEPHEN PEVNER NIGEL SINCLAIR GUY EAST TODD THOMPSON NINA WOLARSKY JENNIFER KILLORAN BARBARA A. HALL BASED ON THE PLAY SCREENPLAY PRODUCED Also available: The Bionic Woman: Season 3, Melissa & Joey: Season One, Part Two “FARRAGUT NORTH” BYBEAU WILLIMON BYGEORGE CLOONEY & GRANT HESLOV AND BEAU WILLIMON BYGRANT HESLOV GEORGE CLOONEY BRIAN OLIVER DIRECTED Stranger Than Fiction: An inspiring and compelling documentary, Buck follows BYGEORGE CLOONEY Buck Brannaman, the inspiration for The Horse Whisperer, a cowboy who overcame an abusive childhood to travel the country transforming horses and people with his wisdom. Go inside the fiercely competitive world of Irish dancing as thousands of fleet-footed hoofers descend on Glasgow for the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships in Jig. Eye of the Future aims to galvanize younger generations to lead the charge in battling starts friDay, OctOber 7 HOLLYWOOD CENTURY CITY WEST LOS ANGELES L.A./BEVERLY HILLS SANTA MONICA SANTA MONICA climate change by showing real-world solutions from around the globe, from nitrified soil AMC The Landmark Pacifi c’s The Grove AMC AMC to rooftop gardens. At The Dome Century 15 At Pico & Westwood Blvd. Stadium 14 Santa Monica 7 Loews Broadway 4 323/464-4226 888/AMC-4FUN 310/281-8233 323/692-0829 #209 888/AMC-4FUN 888/AMC-4FUN WESTWOOD SHERMAN OAKS DOWNTOWN L.A. Regal Cinemas UNIVERSAL CITY WEST LOS ANGELES Blu Notes: Two Tim Burton favorites come to Blu-ray, his directorial debut Pee-Wee’s AMC Avco At The Sherman Oaks Galleria L.A. Live Stadium 14 CityWalk Stadium 19 with IMAX® Rave 18 Big Adventure features commentary by Paul Reubens and Burton, and Charlie and the 888/AMC-4FUN 818/501-0753 800/FANDANGO #4046 888/AMC-4FUN 310/568-9950 Chocolate Factory, the director’s bold reimagining of the Roald Dahl classic, which is anD at a theater near yOu CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES loaded with extras, including a documentary on Dahl.

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I was good at. This is a weird business, and it could be here today and gone tomorrow. What would I do? I’ve been doing THED I ES OF this my whole life. The only other thing that I was really passionate about was psychology. That’s kind of what I do – I analyze, and I pick people apart. I have to get inside people’s MARCH heads. Through that, I’ve become interested in [psychology]. I’d still actually love to go back to school to study it.” E van Rachel Wood is ready to She might have to put those college aspirations on hold for a while since the past year has been another banner one “kick butt.” for the actress with roles in the Emmy-winning HBO mini-

series “Mildred Pierce” opposite and in another Adyani Saeed b ry f ederick mintchell HBO production, the cult fave “True Blood.” She will soon be seen on the big screen again in the George Clooney directed Evan Rachel Wood and Ryan Gosling in The Ides of March H ollywood is littered with the ghosts of The Ides of March, co-starring fellow child actor refugee Ryan child stars past. For every Jodie Foster and , Gosling (“The Mickey Mouse Club”). But don’t assume that After doing dramas and some comedies [possibly there are dozens, if not hundreds, of formerly precocious fame is going to Wood’s head just yet. including the upcoming It Is What It Is with Sigourney child actors who weren’t able to make the transition to adult “I’m here, so I better be well-behaved so I stay here. It’s Weaver], would Wood want to jump on the superhero stardom after they reached voting age. Evan Rachel Wood been such a great year, and I feel like I’m ready to embrace this bandwagon? “I never get offered superhero movies. People appears to be one of the lucky ones who have been able to as my life choice and stay focused on it and stay committed to have [a preconceived] idea about me. I have a black belt in tae successfully make that leap. the idea [of being an actor]. Now I’m just having fun, and I’m kwon do. I can kick butt. I wasn’t good at ballet,” she admits, Wood has a theory for her successful transition: “I never really lucky because I worked really hard to be here.” “I was always a fighter I guess.” did young, cutesy roles. I was always kind of doing adult In Ides she plays an intern working on a presidential After a suggestion that maybe Weaver could pull some material, so it was easier for me to have an ‘in’ to that world. campaign. Surrounded by a cast of heavyweights that include strings and have Wood cast as the new Ripley [from the Alien I was always playing older than I was, so I think that helped.” Oscar nominees/winners Clooney, Gosling, Philip Seymour movies], she replies, “I would love to be a Ripley or a Sarah She started acting at the age of 5, and her breakthrough Hoffman, Marisa Tomei and Paul Giamatti, hers is a pivotal Connor [from Terminator 2]. That I would love to do, but role was arguably on the critically lauded series “Once and role in that her actions set off a chain of events that affects [those roles] are few and far between.” Again.” She went on to receive more critical acclaim on the big everyone else in the film. As the is about to Would you want to bet against anyone who can navigate screen in movies like Thirteen, The Upside of Anger, Running become inundated with the 2012 presidential election, don’t the shark-infested waters of Hollywood? I sure wouldn’t. And with Scissors, Across the Universe and The Wrestler. After be turned off by the movie’s subject matter. with her black belt, I certainly wouldn’t want to be the casting enjoying acting success at an early age, though, Wood knew “There’s no hero and no villain,” says Wood. “It makes director to say no to her for a role as a “kick-butt” action she had had to evaluate her goals when she got older. you question. It’s not about politics. It’s about people and heroine. “I took time off to really get to know myself – to figure games and moral dilemmas. Will you compromise yourself out if this is what I really wanted to do and not just something for the greater good?” The Ides of March releases in theaters Oct. 7.

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leading this ridiculous lifestyle, then I booked ‘’ and they put me up in this fancy five -star hotel for six A BIRD OF THE weeks, and I’m thinking ‘I’m really an important guy,’ while shooting the pilot. But after shooting, I had to give it up and go back to the grind and run the nightclub again!” AIR Hurst was wise though and didn’t succumb to the Hollywood pitfalls. Jackson Hurst takes the lead. ‘“I didn’t want to be another statistic in L.A., so I gambled and stayed in Austin which ultimately paid off. I b ey ari l paredes made my start in Austin with some great opportunities,” he says. “After I shot my first season of ‘Diva,’ I finally made the A fter watching ‘Inside the Actors Studio,’ trek out to L.A.” you hear a lot about the survival jobs that actors have had After playing one character for a few seasons, it’s nice to to take before becoming successful. We’ve heard it all, from switch things up. Hurst plays Lyman in the new film A Bird being a pizza delivery boy to the stereotypical server in a of the Air. He is a tragically introverted man who works for restaurant. Everyone’s road to becoming a working actor is the Highways Department as a courtesy patroller. He holds

unique, and Jackson Hurst’s story is as interesting as they a very sad secret that is risked being exposed when he meets Jr. Richard Foreman, come. a very chatty and quirky librarian named Fiona (Rachel You wouldn’t guess that one of the stars of “Drop Dead Nichols) and a mysterious parrot that flies into his home one Jacksin Hurst and Rachel Nichols in A Bird of the Air Diva” and lead in the upcoming film A Bird of the Air was night. A literal and metaphorical journey begins to unfold. once a financial guy turned nightclub manager. What drew Hurst to the role and how did he manage to playing Fiona,” Hurst muses. “We worked with three parrots “I got a business degree and I’d been working for get into the mind of this very quiet character? throughout the film, one was like a puppy, one was middle CitiFinancial doing independent sales leading this double “I actually isolated myself quite a bit in order to play aged and a really old, ornery one like a bitter aged man ... All life for awhile – doing crazy independent films late night and Lyman. He’d been through so much,” replies Hurst. “At first of them would bite you, it was a matter of when they were on the weekends and then running staff meetings at work,” on paper he could seem quite boring, but I thought he was so gonna snap at you. I had as much fun with these birds as I did shares Hurst. interesting and had a lot to offer. I saw him as a guy that had with the other actors.” Ultimately, he made a drastic and life-changing decision. no social graces but was really successful in his own way. He This film was also Margaret Whitton’s directorial debut, “I quit my job, sold everything and packed up whatever I just always wanted to be prepared for everything.” and Hurst couldn’t have been happier. could in my car and moved from Dallas to Austin, ,” he The rest of the cast also contributed to the film being a “Working with Margaret Whitton was great. She gave me says. “I was running a night club in Austin and it was a pretty wonderful experience for Hurst. the freedom to create the character which is what I needed to crazy experience, but I managed to clean myself up and stay “Rachel Nichols is great, the chemistry was there work with Lyman.” focused and that’s when I got Living Proof.” immediately. She has a strong personality and I also do, so He adds, “The funny thing is, I’m scraping by in Austin we butted heads but in a creative way. She was so good at A Bird of the Air releases in select theaters Oct. 7.

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So it may come as no Where Soldiers Come From surprise that Marc Cherry, “Desperate”’s creator, had been a writer on the classic sitcom (International Film Circuit) during its last two seasons. The “Golden” influence on “Housewives” is evident. Jury award winning documentary of the SXSW festival, Where Soldiers Come From “DH” also filled another void in prime-time television. It brought back the nighttime provides a look into who the soldiers are that protect our social liberties. Director Heather soap to small screens and tweaked the genre in a way that made it more easily digestible Courtney dives head first into trying to assess the true affects that the War on Terror has for the savvy audiences of the 2000s. It introduced three-dimensional characters we had on the American people. Courtney details the journey of three friends from Michigan: grew to love, placed them in sudsy situations in a believable way and recognized the Dominic Fredianelli, the creative and artistic leader of the group; Cole Smith, the comedic absurdity of some of them through delicious one-liners and tongue-in-cheek dialogue and lighthearted gun-toting philosopher; and Matt “Bodi” Beaudoin, the hardcore that remained consistent throughout the years. conservative of the group. We see the soldiers’ journey, from friends looking to just enlist While many complain that the show never regained its mojo after that stellar first in the National Guard as way to earn the quick $20,000 signing bonus, free college tuition season – especially after sitting through the much-maligned second season (Alfre and to be all they can be. The trio feels this can just simply be something to do every Woodard’s got her son locked up in the basement!) – I pity those who were quick to give month. Once they start National Guard troop training, they quickly change from out of up and tune out. Having learned their lesson, producers delivered a third and fourth shape partiers to somewhat trained soldiers. This transition is one of the great things about season that reminded loyal followers why they kept coming back to the Lane (new gay Where Soldiers Come From. We get to see the reality that comes with their growing up in neighbors, back-from-the-dead spouses and Dana Delany, oh my!). such a stressful wartime situation. The group’s thoughts of just being weekend warriors Then came the high-profiled stunt for the show’s fifth season, that five-year jump takes a turn for the worst as the friends are deployed and sent to Afghanistan, thrust in the into the future. Partners swapped, children grew up and a new villain moved in (Neal middle of war sweeping for roadside bombs and investigating hostile insurgents. McDonough’s bent-on-revenge Dave). As for season 6, fans were given a double dose After repeated bombings and attacks on their convoys, the three friends are no longer of mystery when the Bolen family arrived in town (See “Torchwood”’ John Barrowman carefree but have become trained warriors. Just as the group is becoming engrained in the get blown up in a Prius!) and the Fairview Strangler terrorized the neighborhood (Poor military lifestyle, they return home with the feeling of now what? The trio falls back into Eddie!). And the writers must have been getting a little nostalgic when they brought back normalcy at home, and this was the best part of the film, as you get to see how tough it is first-season Man of Mystery Paul Young for the seventh and penultimate season (More being a soldier in combat and then coming back home to simple everyday life. This is what revenge! This time with a switched-at-birth twist!). I saw as the biggest problem with being a soldier: It is a career that you just can’t turn off. Clearly the show is a liberal dressed in a conservative’s clothing. The fictional and Where Soldiers Come From is told over a four-year time-span in which the friends truly picturesque town of Fairview is located in the conveniently ambiguous “Eagle State” grow up and become adults. As the film progresses, we see that with growing up comes (Anywhere, U.S.A.). It’s neither red nor blue but a bold shade of purple, maintaining its responsibility and fear of many things, including failure, lack of economic prosperity and appeal to moms in Missouri as well as party boys in West Hollywood. feeling no purpose in life. There are many fears that plague most young Americans, but This couldn’t be exemplified any more than in Marcia Cross’ Bree, who was modeled in Courtney’s documentary we see these fears are only magnified when you have been after Cherry’s very own mother. Bree may be an uptight, church-going, gun-toting fighting to stay alive in war. Where Soldiers Come From doesn’t deal with an original Republican with a penchant for pie-making, but she’s got a gay son and a less-than- concept of friends going to fight in war, but it does a persuasive job examining their perfect daughter she loves with all her heart. specific journey, which viewers will enjoy. And now that the groundbreaking dramedy’s eighth and final season has kicked off, Grade: B + —Sean Oliver CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 >>> Where Soliders Come From releases in select theaters Oct. 7.

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On Oct. 16, the series will screen Martha Marcy May On Oct. 20, the series Marlene, a thriller written and directed by Sean Durkin and is hosting a live read film starring Elizabeth Olsen (the twins’ younger, less publicized of sister) and Sarah Paulson. Paulson plays Lucy, who struggles featuring a carefully to reclaim the soul of her sibling (played by Olsen) from a selected cast of actors independent cult leader (John Hawkes) “that seduced her away.” This is to revisit the script a members-only screening for Film Independent, LACMA together for the first Film Club and New York Times Club members. Writer- time. It’s an interesting at lacma director Durkin and actors Hawkes, Paulson and Olsen will and rare concept that be present for Q&A, so there won’t be any nagging questions any Breakfast Club fan O ct. 13-27 left in your head as you leave the screening. can’t miss. So The Rum Diary is sold out and you’re not a Film On Oct. 27, the b ty kris ina bravo Independent, LACMA Film Club or a New York Times series will be showing

Club member (I’m sorry!), you can go see Modern Times on the 1961 film Accattone. Searchlight Pictures Courtesy of Fox D o you want to see an early screening Oct. 18. Don’t let the 1936 release year turn you off; it’s a Directed by Pier of Johnny Depp’s latest film, The Rum Diary, before its Charlie Chaplin classic that is as hilarious as it is potently Paolo Pasolini, it’s “an Martha Marcy May Marlene theatrical release on Oct. 28? You could have, if tickets for relevant as a commentary on the swing of labor conditions. absorbing view from writer/director Sean Durkin the screening didn’t sell out so quickly at Film Independent’s Modern Times is set during the Great Depression and the gutter that forever latest collaboration with LACMA. But don’t despair, the follows Chaplin’s Little Tramp as he survives an “ingeniously changed the definition of Italian Neorealism.” The movie series fittingly called Film Independent at LACMA still has conceived series of tableaux that display the comedian’s follows a hustler named Accattone as he preys on one young other things up its sleeves. ability to make audiences laugh and sigh.” “How I Met Your woman after another. Pasolini discovered and picked Franco The non-profit arts organization, which also produces Mother”’s Josh Radnor will be attending for a Q&A session. Is Citti to play the lead role though he wasn’t even an actor at the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, has he a big Chaplin fan or a Great Depression buff, who knows? the time. He gives a haunting performance abetting Pasolini’s partnered up with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Chaplin’s long gone and a young actor, writer and director creation of a somber and unforgettable tone poem – paid to present a new program that will showcase “classic and from an Emmy Award-winning sitcom will definitely make tribute to by in his song “You Have Killed Me.” contemporary narrative and documentary films, artists and for an insightful and interesting evening. Attending talent will be announced. their influences, emerging auteurs, international showcases, If you’re not a fan of The Breakfast Club then there is Tickets to attend Film Independent at LACMA are $10 special guest-curated programs, in addition to conversations something wrong with you. The ’80s, classic for the general public, $7 for LACMA members and $5 for with artists, curators and special guests.” You can no longer chronicles five delinquent teenagers and their time serving Film Independent, LACMA Film Club and New York Times purchase the Hunter S. Thompson adaptation, The Rum Saturday detention at their clique-infested high school. Film Club members. Diary, but you can still join the party with four other events They all play different stereotypical characters, but guess that will surely be as awesome, if not more, depending on the what, they all are just trying to survive adolescent heartaches LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For level of your Johnny Depp fixation. after all. No recent high school-genre film can compare. more information, visit lacma.org and filmindependent.org.

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“Heroes” is an obvious one and “Friday Night Lights.” in the beginning “Friday Night Lights” was great because it has a huge fan treat it as a hobby. BREA GRANT following with people in L.A. and the industry. I did three Once you make the episodes of that show, and it led to other projects. When they decision to move to Luck Be a Lady were writing the role of Daphne on “Heroes,” they wanted N.Y. or L.A. to be an to cast me based on the work I did in “Friday Night Lights.” actor, spend time b y sola fasehun I got a call from my agent about this, and I was blown and put money away. I had still been waitressing when I did “Friday Nights into your craft. L os Angeles is filled with actors who Lights.” Another stepping-stone was this indie horror movie, Get headshots and move out from various places all over the world to get their Midnight Movie. Every role ends up changing you in some take acting classes. big break in Hollywood with the hope that they will be one way. Acting classes are of the few lucky ones to make it. There are a few lucky people the best things an who make it because they were at the right place at the right What are you working on now? actor can do. Take time. But what happens when that luck gets you on set and I just finished a recurring role on “Dexter.” I’m always writing, it seriously. you don’t have the talent to back it up? Brea Grant was one and I just wrote a screenplay that I will star in and shoot in of the few lucky ones to be at the right place at the right time Texas. I’m also doing a motion comic book (cartoon) based Where can fans go in the beginning of her career. But luck has not factored into on Hack/Slash. to check out your her longevity as an actress. Talent and hard work definitely work?

have more to do with Grant’s success than luck. Is there a special moment during your career that you can b r e a g r a n t . c o m Oddo Teren share? where I have blog, How did you get into acting? (Laughing). I get a lot of advice. Adrian Pasdar who and follow me on Brea Grant: I acted as a kid in community theater in Texas. played Nathan Petrelli, the politician on “Heroes,” told me, twitter.com/breagrant. I’m not on Facebook, there are photos I went to college for history, was getting my degree and “Remember that nothing changes you. You can get the but it’s not me. People are pretending to be me. decided it wasn’t the career for me. I was taking acting biggest part in the world. But make sure that you are happy.” classes on the side for fun. I moved to L.A. and wrote my I remember I had just finished “Heroes.” I was trying to pay Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? graduate thesis while I lived in L.A. University of Texas was my bills. No matter what I’m doing at the moment if I’m not Wow. (Laughing). Ten years from now I’ll be 40. It’s kind of really awesome to let me do this. It was a whim, but a good happy with me then I’ll never be happy by being on the best freaking me out. I would like to be doing what I’m doing now choice. It’s important to follow your heart. Not that I want show. It doesn’t change your life. You still live in the same – still writing, producing projects, acting and have my own to encourage people to drop out, but it’s important to follow apartment and have the same friends (hopefully). TV show. I would love to be Marisa Tomei. She’s someone your gut instinct. who does awesome movies and is smoking hot. I would also Do you have advice for anyone who wants to become an love to have a house in L.A. and somewhere else. What are some projects you’ve done in the past that you see actor? as huge stepping-stones? The biggest advice is to go for it. Treat it like a job. People “Dexter” airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on Showtime.

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stems from such a luminary as Adams, but also by those who have been awarded this before me, photographers whose ian sHIVE images sat as books on my shelves and hung on my walls as a teenager serving subconsciously perhaps as glints of the Receives Sierra Club’s Ansel experiences I would one day seek out myself. The true reward might be to know that my images Adams Award for Conservation inspire the same one day. CAMPUS CIRCLE WED: 10/05 Photography In a 2009 interview with Campus Circle, you had stated: 4.875" X 5.9" VV “It’s not just taking pretty pictures. People can affect change through photography.” What specific changes do ALL.FFE-P.1005.CAM T here’s no doubt that conservation you most hope to inspire with your work? photographer Ian Shive has tremendous passion for his craft, The truth is, change comes from within each of us as an but his influence reaches far beyond the realm of just one individual. I hope that I can inspire people to seek out the art form. experiences our wild places lend us and that, in turn, those His photos and articles have graced the pages of experiences cause each individual to action. hundreds of publications and with the release of his first I don’t want to tell people what they should do; I want conservation photography book, The National Parks: Our them to feel inspired to seek the answers themselves. Our American Landscape, Shive has become the leading chronicler environment needs a conscious, smart-living society but of America’s National Parks. that must begin with a respect that is only discovered by Earlier this year, Shive teamed with “One Tree Hill” exploring places on your own. actors Stephen Colletti and James Lafferty for a fascinating web series that encourages shedding technological comforts What advice would you give aspiring photographers on the Photographer, author, film producer and environmental to adventure in the American wilderness. path to discovering their passion? advocate, Ian Shive It’s no wonder that the Sierra Club recognized Shive Do what you love! Some people only focus on insects, others with this year’s Ansel Adams Award for Conservation on baby animals. If you are a photographer – and this is true including many images in national parks since the Photography. for any profession – you must first love what you do, and the publication of the paperback in April. I am working on a new Campus Circle catches up with Shive shortly after the rest follows. It sounds like a cliché, but it’s worked for me and volume of wild places all over the U.S. as well as continually award announcement. many others before me. updating the national parks volume. I’m also working on new videos and documentaries What does it mean to you, being given an award named for Do you have any plans for another photo book or project along the lines of “Wild Life” – stay tuned! Ansel Adams? like “Wild Life”? It is humbling (and surprising!) to be awarded anything that Yes, definitely. I’ve shot literally thousands of new images For more information, visit ianshive.com.

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Hoppus says. “I think it took awhile to get to that point,” he says. “I think it took, first of blink -182 all, reconnecting as friends after not having spoken for about five years. And then it took Reunited and Ready for the getting back into the studio as well as getting back out on the road.” Long Haul Adds DeLonge: “It definitely took time for us to kind of put all of these different pieces back together to run the business b y kevin c. johnson appropriately.” st . louis post-dispatch (MCT) When the band hits the stage, fans will get a good mix of the new stuff from Neighborhoods and the songs that helped P atience is finally paying off for Blink-182 make Blink-182 famous, Hoppus says. fans, who have been waiting – and waiting – for new music “I think that all of us know that when from the pop-punk rockers. people come to a Blink show they’re going to

The long-dormant band – frontman Tom DeLonge, bassist want to hear ‘All the Small Things’ and ‘The Estevan Oriol Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker – resurfaced at the Rock Show’ and ‘Stay Together for the Kids’ 2009 Grammy Awards, reuniting on stage to present an award. and the singles we’ve had over the years,” Fans were giddy about seeing the fellows again (They Hoppus says. “Blink will last as long as we enjoy what we’re doing, and hadn’t released a studio since 2003’s self-titled effort.) Being back together has reminded DeLonge what made recording this album has been a lot of fun,” he says. “I think and even giddier about what they had to say. him want to start the band in the first place. there’s something in the madness and in the creative process “We decided we’re going to play music together again,” “I remember the very first time we played the songs when between the three of us that can be so frustrating at times, but DeLonge told the Grammy audience, going on to hint at an we got back together, and it made me feel exactly the same way it can also be a massive joy. album and tour for summer 2009. I feel the hour before I go on stage,” he says. “And somewhere in that tension I think is where the good Now, more than two years later, fans finally have an “It makes me feel the way I felt when I started played work from Blink-182 gets done. So I can see us lasting for opportunity to check out all the new things Blink-182 has guitar and my whole reason for wanting to break out of many years.” been up to. suburbia and go do something bigger.” The band is touring with My Chemical Romance as part of Hoppus says that now the band is “our priority” and ©2011 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Distributed by MCT the Honda Civic Tour. Blink-182’s new album, Neighborhoods, that fans don’t have to worry about members’ side projects Information Services. just hit stores on Sept. 26. derailing the main event. Getting comfortable again as friends and band mates was And they don’t have to worry about seeing the band Blink-182 performs Oct. 8 at the Hollywood Bowl. For more part of what took so long for this reunion effort to happen, disappear again anytime soon. information, visit blink182.com.

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b y kevin wierzbicki thrash scene time capsule. Gary Holt of Exodus, Robb Flynn of Machine Head and Alex Skolnick of Testament are among Fay Wolf: S piders those contributing personal accounts, and if you pre-order You were probably taught as a child not to “cry wolf,” but now your book will come with an exclusive limited edition now as an adult you can feel free to cry “Wolf” all you want two-sided poster-size dust jacket. murderinthefrontrow.com. in celebration of the impending release of Fay Wolf’s Spiders album. Some have compared the L.A.-based singer’s style to Popa Chubby: Back to New York City that of Ani DiFranco, and Wolf herself describes her work as On the eve of the release of his Back to New York City album, “sad song funny joke music.” the prolific (more than 20 so far) and slightly But it’s likely that you already have an idea of what menacing looking (300 pounds, shaved head, lots of tattoos) Spiders sounds like since Wolf’s music has recently been blues-rocker Popa Chubby has a bit to say. featured on lots of television shows including “Covert “If there’s one thing I want people to know about me Affairs,” “Pretty Little Liars” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Similarly, it’s that I’m a survivor. My dad died when I was 7; I was as an actress Wolf has many appearances on popular shows abandoned and raised myself. I moved to New York City at under her belt but you would never guess that she’s also a 18 and started playing music, but I got a huge heroin habit

professional organizer who owns a company called New and ended up strung out on the streets. When I got away Rick LaRocca Order (yes, named after the influential English synth-pop from drugs I never went back; I got into the New York blues band.) So if you need a few tips on straightening out your scene of the early ’90s, and here I am today.” Fay Wolf isn’t afraid of Spiders. space try to corner Wolf after her Nov. 3 show at Hotel Café; The guitarist cites the Stooges, Motörhead, Buddy Guy, Spiders drops a few days later on Nov. 8. Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Robert Johnson as No. 2 presents 26 episodes from 1967 and bonus material; the some of the influences audible on Back to New York City. show won an Emmy Award for this season. “I’m a Believer,” Murder in the Front Row Popa believes the work to be a “career album;” find out if you “Daydream Believer,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” “Last Bazillion Points Books has announced a December release agree when it drops on Oct. 11. Train to Clarksville” and “Pleasant Valley Sunday” are some for Murder in the Front Row: Shots from the Bay Area Thrash of the big hits that the Monkees had during their brief Metal Epicenter, a large-format 272-page hardcover sure to Hey Hey They’re (Still) the Monkees! television career, and performances of all can be found on thrill fans of the early thrash-metal era. The book contains For the first time in over 10 years the two complete seasons various episodes throughout the sets. over 400 color and black-and-white photos of acts like of “The Monkees” television show are available on DVD. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Exodus that were shot in the Eagle Rock Entertainment has just released two separate Throwdown to Headline Brawloween Tour early ’80s by photographers Harald Oimoen and Brian Lew DVD boxed sets. The Monkees Season No. 1 contains 32 Throwdown will headline the first annual Brawloween Tour, in Bay Area nightclubs like the Old Waldorf, the Stone and half-hour episodes from 1966 along with bonus features like a brief 11-date tour of California, Arizona and Nevada. Ruthie’s Inn. commentary from the band and the show’s directors, trivia Carnifex, First Blood and Suffokate will also be on the bill Death Angel, Testament, Legacy, Possessed and Vio- for each episode, a 16mm version of the original pilot and when the Brawloween Tour makes local stops at Chain lence are among the many other groups featured in this early vintage Monkees Kelloggs commercials. The Monkees Season Reaction on Oct. 23 and at Cobalt Café on Halloween.

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Little Dragon Oct. 6 & 7 @ Avalon While I would much prefer to be seeing Little Dragon at one of the more dive-y venue establishments Los Angeles has to offer, there comes a point where every music fan has to accept that the precious indie band they’ve held in their pocket for so long just isn’t going to play the Echo ever again. Sigh.

Be that as it may, the members of Little Claesson Peter Dragon have at least worked their collective asses off to work their way up to bigger Little Dragon takes over the Avalon stages and have paid their dues on those Oct. 6 & 7. aforementioned seedy club stages playing to disinterested hipsters – truly, a worthy trial for any band to weather these days. Also commendable is the fact that the band has earned its way to big venues via word of mouth from that extensive touring, rather than by any concerted media effort to make them a “Next Big Thing” or whatever. Frontwoman Yukimi Nagano’s ethereal crooning brings to life the dreamy pop instrumentation of her band mates and can be as catchy as it is haunting. Given that the band’s latest work is some of its best yet, maybe we can let the bigger venue thing slide. Kevin Devine Oct. 6 @ The Troubadour Kevin Devine: The single man who wrote the album Brand New should have written. The Brooklyn native singer- employs precious few instruments for maximum emotive impact in each of his songs, told with a lyrical intelligence that doesn’t shy away from dishing out real talk either. With his signature shaky-voiced vulnerability, Devine can make even the biggest venues feel small and intimate. Although, having him actually play a small and intimate venue like the Troubadour takes things to a whole new level in terms SPECIALLY PRICED 4-PACK TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE! of how much of an experience he’ll give you. VISIT LIVENATION.COM FOR MORE INFO Circa Survive Oct. 7 @ Fox Theatre Circa Survive frontman Anthony Green’s voice is the stuff that myth and legend are made of. He’s only one of the greatest – and also most criminally underrated – vocalists in all of LARGE 3 TOPPING PIZZA modern rock and also one of its most engaging frontmen. Despite a bit of a penchant for general onstage artsy-weirdness, Green knows how to work a stage for masterful effect to match his band’s atmospheric post-hardcore intensity. Yellowcard/Every Avenue/Go Radio $10.99 Oct. 8 @ House of Blues Anaheim Since there’s a lot of serious business happening elsewhere in Frequency this week, you’re going to need something that’s a little more unashamed fun for balance in your everyday Agoura Hills (818) 707-2121 • Culver City (323) 296-1543 • Encino (818) 990-8820 life. The dudes of Yellowcard, Every Avenue and Go Radio will be happy to supply, I’m sure. All three of these bands know how to masterfully write an infectious pop song, but all three Glendale (818) 247-1946 • Granada Hills (818) 831-1245 • Huntington Beach (714) 964-5926 know just as well how to create a well-written melodic rock song that isn’t age-restrictive Koreatown (213) 386-6884 • Lawndale (310) 214-8704 • North Hollywood (818) 766-7184 • Pacoima (818) 890-5515 either. And though all three bands are at very different career stages right now, they’re all great proof that pop-punk doesn’t have to pander to lowest common denominator appeal. Palmdale (661) 947-4545 • Pasadena (626) 577-1723 • Saugus (661) 259-3895 • Simi Valley (805) 522-2586 Van Nuys (818) 786-3204 • Wilshire/Highland (323) 939-7661 • Winnetka (818) 700-0509 Anberlin E xpiresExpires 12/31/11 6/30/11 Oct. 11 @ The Wiltern Kind of like with Jack’s Mannequin last week, it’s really hard to listen to Anberlin and not feel inspired to go out and do something important and benevolent with your life. Like, really hard. Trust me, I’ve tried. The pop-punk-turned-legit-grown-up-rock band is catchy and intelligent, which, despite a heavy abundance in the column this week, is terribly rare elsewhere in this scene of music. LARGE 3 TOPPING PIZZA Frank Turner/Into It. Over It. Oct. 11 @ Glass House Oct. 13 @ El Rey $10.99 Now what better way to close out this week’s picks than with a show that will unequivocally get you stoked on life again. For those purists who think that folk and punk are two mutually exclusive genres that neither can nor should overlap in any way, Frank Turner is everything your favorite punk bands wish they were. The English-bred singer’s whiskey- Agoura Hills (818) 707-2121 • Culver City (323) 296-1543 • Encino (818) 990-8820 soaked howling over acoustic guitar thrashing makes for some of the best storytelling music to throw back a round of drinks to. While raw and gritty in his approach, Turner Glendale (818) 247-1946 • Granada Hills (818) 831-1245 • Huntington Beach (714) 964-5926 brings a realness and authenticity with his music that is relatable above all else. Koreatown (213) 386-6884 • Lawndale (310) 214-8704 • North Hollywood (818) 766-7184 • Pacoima (818) 890-5515 Though slightly more on the subdued and mellow side, opening act Into It. Over It. will still have much of the same emotive effect that Turner has, similarly armed with little Palmdale (661) 947-4545 • Pasadena (626) 577-1723 • Saugus (661) 259-3895 • Simi Valley (805) 522-2586 more than an acoustic guitar. Van Nuys (818) 786-3204 • Wilshire/Highland (323) 939-7661 • Winnetka (818) 700-0509 E xpiresExpires 12/31/11 6/30/11

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The Internet might not necessarily help out artists financially, but it creates a completely different platform and facebook ease for spreading information quickly. Though you aren’t actually required to purchase any of the tracks on Spotify, it makes it extraordinarily easy to check out new music quickly. and music You see a friend of yours listening to a band, and you can check that band out with a couple of clicks at the most. Suddenly, b y eva recinos you’ve got the music world at your fingertips, and artists have every Facebook user working as a PR person pro bono. I’ t s nothing new that the Internet has But though it’s easier for artists to be discovered, it’s changed the music industry. But the Internet’s influence is not also more challenging. Hundreds, maybe even thousands letting up. In fact, it’s continuing to change the music world in or millions, of musicians are posting music on Facebook, the manner that we share and discover new music. Tumblr, Twitter and any other social media network possible. With the coming of Spotify, the accessibility of music – There has to be something defining in their sound that catches in a completely legal way – has changed drastically. But there someone’s attention. is another game-player coming to the table when it comes In a virtual world where we’re used to getting things to shaking things up in the music and Internet worlds: our quickly – pressing enter gets your status published, a click tags beloved Facebook. someone on a photo, a Tweet communicates your feelings The social networking giant is now teaming up with succinctly and quickly – our attention spans are much, much companies like Spotify and Ticketmaster to make your shorter. There isn’t the excitement of opening up a CD or LP

sharing and music experience completely different from how and actually owning the tracks. There is only the intangible Press/MCT Free Keith Kochajda/Detroit it was 10 years ago, or even a few months ago. You can now do clicking on a track to hear perhaps a few seconds before we things like check where your Facebook friends are sitting at a move on to the next one. Ticketmaster concert or see what your friends are listening to Having Facebook as a tool to market and identity is lovers tied to a spectrum of genres. on Spotify. useful, but there is much out there now that it will likely create It makes discovering music easier, but it also makes it Suddenly, a scene that was mostly isolated in terms of even more competition, even in the smallest of things. If a even more unlikely that you’ll ever walk into a CD store again. Internet use – you bought iTunes tracks on your own, and Facebook friend sees a song title, is it intriguing enough for As has been said time and time again, the world in which we if you wanted to share them, it was mostly done illegally – them to want to click it? purchased CDs and held them in our hands is slowly ending. has become much more communal. You can now see other Developments like these are only going to continue to And the newest features on Facebook are only likely to add friends’ posts, photos, videos and everything in between and blossom. Ticketmaster is even discussing the possibility of to that. know exactly what song they are listening to as they browse selling tickets on Facebook. The payoff, then, will also be large So don’t forget to maybe buy a track or two when you Facebook. And it’s not uncommon to see a friend start a band for Facebook, which will only continue to be an open window check out a cool, new artist. The industry has to survive in page for their newest project. in laptops and computers across the world and for music order for you to keep sharing your favorite tracks.

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Jack’s Mannequin had with him was his ratty leather briefcase, inside of which ambition is no longer People and Things were notebooks containing lyrics for songs that had yet to be a problem. After the (Sire) finished and recorded. Now more than half a century later three pleasant but It’s no secret that Jack’s Mannequin frontman Andrew a dozen songs have come to fruition out of the notebook increasingly settled al– McMahon has leukemia and that his medical condition material, brought to life by a who’s who of artists whose own bums that followed the contributed significantly to the tenor of the last Jack’s album, careers have been highly influenced by Williams. breakthrough Yankee The Glass Passenger. People and Things is also informed by “You’ve Been Lonesome Too” by Alan Jackson and Hotel Foxtrot, Wilco has McMahon’s battle with cancer but in a back-to-business way; “The Love That Faded” by Bob Dylan layer on pedal steel once again reasserted “My Racing Thoughts” is positive and soaring, and you can guitar liberally to replicate Williams’ weepy style of country itself as a rock band imagine that this is exactly the way McMahon wished he music near perfectly, but it’s Jack White’s “You Know That filled with wild ideas could be while undergoing treatment. You can read all kinds I Know” that through emotive, tremulous vocals better and loads of issues to of things into song titles like “Release Me” and its lyric of captures Williams’ spirit. Surprisingly almost half of The Lost work through. “take another piece of me,” but the truth is McMahon has Notebooks is performed by women with “You’re Through As the title suggests, singer-guitarist Jeff Tweedy has moved on and listeners need to also. Fooling Me” by Patty Loveless sounding like pure Hank, opted for a more holistic approach, tackling issues of love “Release Me” has a joyous buoyancy that mirrors the while Lucinda Williams’ “I’m So Happy I Found You” is barely and life from a variety of vantage points, both lyrically Toto hit “Hold the Line,” while “Television,” also upbeat, distinguishable from her self-penned work, a compliment to and stylistically. He can be straightforward and playful, as deals with the relatively mundane subject of distracting her own writing for sure. he is in the upbeat single “I Might.” He can be moody and oneself from bedtime loneliness by sleeping with the TV on. The prize for sounding like Hank vocally and musically contemplative, as he is in the orchestral folk of “Black Moon.” McMahon’s current attitude is probably best summed-up goes to Levon Helm for “You’ll Never Again Be Mine;” the And he seems on the surest footing with the clattering with the mid-tempo piano and violin number “Hey Hey Hey song will make fans want to break out their original Williams defiance of “Born Alone,” driven by churning guitar that (We’re All Gonna Die.)” Considering McMahon’s recent past recordings. Merle Haggard, Jakob Dylan and Norah Jones are gradually gets increasingly more agitated as Tweedy declares, you wouldn’t expect him to come up with such a title but among others contributing to this very interesting project. “I was born to die alone.” the song is, surprisingly, a sing-along that like the rest of the Grade: A The Whole Love is overflowing with cool twists and album is more a celebration than it is a dirge. —Kevin Wierzbicki unexpected turns – like the bloopy synths that invade the Grade: B The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams is currently available. otherwise Tin Pan Alley-era “Capitol City” – meant to —Kevin Wierzbicki confound conventional thinking. Is Wilco an experimental People and Things is currently available. Wilco rock outfit or an alt-folk group looking to tell interesting The Whole Love stories over pretty backdrops? The Whole Love suggests the Various Artists (dBpm/Anti-) answer to both questions is “Yes!” The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams Wilco’s eighth album, The Whole Love, is bookended by a Grade: A- (Columbia) seven-minute snarl of sound collage and battling rhythms —Glenn Gamboa, Newsday (MCT) When legendary country performer Hank Williams died in (“Art of Almost”) and a 12-minute folkie epic that tackles © 2011 Newsday. Distributed by MCT Information Services. the back of his Cadillac in 1953, one of the few things he life and death (“One Sunday Morning”). So, yeah, a lack of The Whole Love is currently available.

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Belanova had the Conga Room dancing all night long. CHAPTER 10: AT FIRST Sept. 22 @ The Conga Room Experiencing a show of Latin synthpop can surely result into an unforgettable weeknight. But Belanova’s music concert at the Conga Room represented that and much more. Of CONTACT Jalisco, Mexico origin, this trio implanted strong energy and a vibrant performance to each of their performed tracks. A dventures of a Club Doorman Composed of lead vocalist Denisse Guerrero, programmer and keyboardist Edgar Huerta and bassist Ricardo Arreola, Belanova appeared on stage with no surprises b y politus whatsoever. Each band member and the supporting cast stepped foot with no rush, with ease and with their profound humility that have made them known throughout the I ts 1:05 a.m. in Hollywood. world. Eventually, the adorably dressed Gerrero reached the platform while the crowd Silver Medal Girl is visibly pissed that I actually made her pay to get in as she reacted lively with much enthusiasm and happiness to see this unique voice sing her begrudgingly utters something under her breath before she is suddenly almost knocked lungs out. down by Glitter Girl and Androgynous Boy, both of whom are getting escorted quickly This group hit stardom in 2005 with Dulce Beat (Sweet Beat), which carries the out of the club by a bouncer. popular “Rosa Pastel.” Belanova delivered with this tune, which was performed second to “Byyyeee … Glitter Girl waves to me as she goes out the front door still smiling, still last after the audience demanded the encore. “Rosa Pastel” (Pastel Pink) is an electropop out of her mind on the Xanax that she, if she’s still looking, will now easily find outside but romantic song detailing the ideals of a woman’s relationship struggles and rewards on the streets of Hollywood at this late night hour. with her significant other. “What was she on?” Silver Medal Girl sarcastically asks. “Baila Mi Corazon” (My Heart Dances) and “One, Two, Three, Go!” were other “Well, now she’s on the street!” I sarcastically answer. “Now you’re the shiniest thing melodies that Belanova, who have been together over 11 years, performed. Both come in here.” from the 2007 record titled Fantasia Pop (Fantasy Pop). After having showcased their “Is that a compliment?” she asks. repertoire for a little over an hour, Belanova finished with an up-tempo track to dance “Well, with you and the girl with all the glitter on her face who just got kicked out the night away. here together, for that brief second I thought I was going to need to put on my sunglasses,” Once at the L.A. Coliseum, Belanova performed in front of more than 50,000 fans at I jokingly reply. a musical festival. This time around, they performed with much less than that and they “The lights aren’t that bright in here,” she answers back. show that pleasing the public is a priority regardless of the amount present. Belanova, “Neither are most people who wear their sunglasses inside a club,” I say. who have over 637,000 fans on their Facebook fan page, is currently on tour in the United “Not that bright to you?” she asks as she pretends to be genuinely interested in what States. my answer may be. —Marvin Vasquez “Not really. It’s not really a bright idea to wear sunglasses in a club at night, unless you’re in an ’80s , or any hip-hop video ever made, for that matter.” Sept. 24 @ Gibson Amphitheatre “Not even if you’re trying to be the ‘shiniest thing in there’?” she says, as if she were From the start of this music show, I definitely got to know more of the incredibly talented winning a gold medal with the callback in this particular question. Puerto Rican salsa singer Marc Anthony. Dressed in a black suit, shirt, shoes and dark “Usually the shiniest things in here do wear sunglasses with their shiny clothing: sunglasses, Anthony came to the stage with a hunger to deliver the performance of a anything for the attention. There’s a big difference between the ‘shiniest’ and the lifetime. ‘brightest’,” I say. “I Need to Know” was the first track he performed on the night of his first of two L.A. Its 1:06 a.m. in Hollywood. based concerts at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios CityWalk. Filled with a “Just because someone wears shiny and bright clothing and sunglasses in a club contagious upbeat tempo that even the Greek gods could easily dance to, Anthony got the doesn’t mean they’re not too bright in the head,” Silver Medal Girl states as she firmly crowd jumping, screaming, singing and dancing with the opening song. But everything adjusts her own sunglasses to coincide with statement. seemed to pause in between the first and second tune. “I’m not saying that. I’m not here to judge peoples IQs. I’m not even here to judge And that was Hector Lavoe’s “Aguanile,” a legendary melody that Anthony performs their IDs – their photos – the way they used to look and dress before they ever came here to pay tribute to the already deceased Lavoe. “Aguanile” is intense and rather fast-paced, to Hollywood, before they ever came to this club, before they moved here from small and Anthony’s vocals resulted in excellence on the number. town wherever or whatever and decided to get a new look and a new attitude to play the After a segment of romantic salsa, Anthony performed “Valio La Pena.” Arguably his game. I don’t judge these people; I don’t know these people. most recognizable song because of its unique beat, profound lyrics, and distinguished I’m just saying most of the people who wear the sunglasses at night and the bright vocals, the display of “Valio La Pena” (It Was Worth It) was beyond magical. and shiny clothes in the club obviously want people to notice them. They want to be seen, When “No Hay Nadie Como Ella” (No One Like Her) was played, a time for romantic and if I wanted that so badly I’d make sure my light didn’t dim after first contact.” reflection was called upon. This song details the story of a guy cherishing a woman who “After first contact?” she asks puzzlingly. “Are you using another sports reference or is affectionate, driven, beautiful, and almost nonexistent to the degree of her perfect a sexual reference here?” description. “Neither,” I say. “I’m referring to first contact like the first steps on another planet, Although Anthony did not hand out performances of a lot of well-known songs, he like a walk on the moon or something. Most of these people – these shiny, attention saved two of his best for last. “Mi Gente” (My People), another Lavoe track, came second seeking people – want others to notice them first of all, then when and if they meet, they to last before the grand encore of “Tu Amor Me Hace Bien” (Your Love is Good to Me). want the person they’ve met to think they are different than all the other shiny things on There could not have been a better song to close out the night of great and pure salsa this planet we call L.A. And ultimately they want something new; something out of this music. world.” —Marvin Vasquez

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like to serve, usually about eight to 10 dishes. The best sushi I’ve had so far has been the butterfish from this place – an absolute delight!

Sugarfish 11640 W. San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood (310) 820-4477; sugarfishsushi.com Even greater sushi, with a higher price point, is found in Brentwood, namely the famed Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa. Campus Circle has covered this spot before (It’s the one where the only fish served is what was caught that day, really ensuring that you get the ultimate in your dining experience.). House-made soy sauce and ponzu are served, but you won’t find California or spicy tuna rolls here. The beauty of Sugarfish is that you completely put your “trust” in what Chef Kazunori Nozawa has in store for you on any given evening. From Oyster Sashimi to Blue Crab rolls, Sugarfish is an adventure for those of you who really take the art of sushi seriously.

Sushi Masu 1911 Westwood Blvd., West Los Angeles (310) 446-4368 If you’re looking for sushi, not sushi rolls, pay a visit to Sushi Masu. Another heavy hitter with the highest of high fish standards, the Sweet Shrimp is completely memorable. Sushi Masu’s skills with seared items like snapper and salmon will most likely keep you coming back for more. Sit at the bar as it’s a great experience, and if you get talked into ordering the omakase, you won’t regret it.

Amanda D’Egidio SushiStop 2053 Sawtelle Blvd., West Los Angeles (310) 473-3999; Model Mory Men at Octopus Japanese Restaurant in Downtown sushistopusa.com UCLA favorite Sushi Mac is now closed, but SushiStop fresh fish was under $30. Bravo, Asuka. Also try the Nomo quickly filled the void. SushiStop’s Aburi Salmon Belly is and Matsui Rolls. really the star here; you can order it with white truffle oil or SUSHI NEAR black caviar. For hot items, I love the Baked Whitefish Roll Echigo (baked whitefish smothered with dynamite sauce served on 12217 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste 201, West Los Angeles (310) top of a California roll) and Dynamite Roll – go figure, I UCLA AND USC 820-9787 don’t like California rolls at all, but topped with scallops and Should you venture down a little to the heavily traveled Santa dynamite, we’ve got a deal! Monica Boulevard by Bundy Drive, the best kid on the block b y erica carter is Echigo. The sushi rice is served traditionally – in the warm Takao way – with a few splashes of vinegar thrown in. Nothing is 11656 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood (310) 207-8636; cooked or served in rolls here, and it’s like stepping into an takaobrentwood.com Whether you live on or off campus, it’s authentic spot in Japan. If you’re looking for edamame or If it’s date night – sushi style, I recommend Takao. Another good to know that you can have an excellent meal nearby. If your typical roll, look elsewhere. This is no frills, back-to- Brentwood gem off San Vicente, Chef Takao Izumida’s you’re just going for dinner with friends, taking a break from basics sushi. whimsical yet substantial sushi pairings are unique. The studying or celebrating passing finals, there’s great sushi to visual presentation is one thing, like the Toro Tartare with be had less than 10 miles from UCLA and USC. Here are Saketini Caviar and the New Style Sashimi with Truffle, but the taste some spots worth paying a visit to. 150 S. Barrington Ave., Brentwood (310) 440-5553; is on a whole other level. The Halibut Carpaccio is almost like saketini.com butter, and the yuzu provides a nice palate cleansing balance. NEAR UCLA Saketini is a girl’s night out type of spot. The menu really It’s literally a “party in your mouth” with all the options Chef focuses on healthy options, and many of the bento box Takao has included on the impressive menu. Ami Japanese Restaurant dishes are cooked on lava, yes lava, rocks. The Jade Scallops 1051 Broxton Ave., Westwood (310) 209-1994; mybestsushi. are pretty big, perfect for a party of four to share, along with Tomodachi Sushi com an order of Spicy Tuna Over Crispy Rice. The sushi ranges 10975 Weyburn Ave., Westwood (310) 824-8805; Another two-story lushly decorated sushi spot, Ami has the from Lobster rolls to Crispy Whitefish and Crispy Calamari tomodachisushila.com best Japanese snapper, scallop, maguro and fatty yellowtail rolls that all pack a punch of flavor. Go for the sushi, stay for Fifty-percent off during Happy Hour helps things immensely in town. Everything is 50-percent off during Happy Hour – the dessert, like the perfectly fried Tempura Ice Cream. at Tomodachi Sushi, but it’s really not the inexpensive you’ll notice most of the sushi spots near campus are really meal that is the draw. Billed as “Global Fusion Cuisine” inexpensive. This is especially evident at Ami, where you Sasabune Tomodachi has healthy and delicious offerings. The Tuna can find two additional pieces to bring the total roll of eight 12400 Wilshire Blvd., West Los Angeles (310) 820-3596; & Salmon roll is colorful and appealing to your taste buds. pieces for under $5. The bed of seared albacore with crispy trustmesushi.com The Garlic Albacore Roll and Popcorn Lobster Tempura Roll onions and sauce may not be sushi, but it’s definitely an One place UCLA students should experience at least once are very popular. Add a made to order lemonade with green Albacore Jungle worth entering. is Sushi Sasabune, right on Wilshire Boulevard. If you don’t tea mint or ginger or strawberries, and you’ve got a really have a car, you can take the No. 2 bus to this tiny spot on guilt free meal. Tomodachi has been a UCLA favorite for Asuka Restaurant the corner of Wilshire and Centinela Avenue. Like Sugarfish, years, and they even have a roll named the Bruin: sashimi 1266 Westwood Blvd., Westwood (310) 474-7412 Sushi Sasabune employs a strict rule of “no soy sauce on tuna and tomatoes on a spicy tuna roll with a spicy sauce Offering huge portions and reliably delicious, Asuka has sushi.” Proper sushi takes great skill to prepare and cut, and below. If you’re going to order this, make sure you’re visiting great options that are kind to your wallet like the Tuna Plate. a lot of these items should not be spoiled with the likes of Tomodachi on an empty stomach – it’s very filling! I’ve never been to a restaurant where I can order a plate of the wasabi/soy mix. You’ll find Chef Nobi Kushuhara behind tuna with a spicy tuna roll, albacore, white tuna and my the bar serving up omakase, which is the most popular menu Yamato favorite, maguro. I couldn’t believe how such a large plate of choice. This means you will be trying whatever he would 1099 Westwood Blvd., Westwood (310) 208-0100;

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ONTHEMENU Campus Circle > Culture > Food Amanda D’Egidio yamatorestaurants.com Now, Hama is fun. If you sit at the bar with the chefs, you get Sugarfish A charming space with high ceilings and a view of the sushi to yell our your order and have it hand delivered to you. The 600 W. 7th St., Downtown (213) 627-3000; sugarfishsushi. bar from the top floor, Yamato offers sushi from the hands roast seaweed that envelops your warm sushi rice is a nice com of Chef Katsu Hanamure, formerly of famed Matsuhisa. touch, as are the hand rolls that have a nice snap to them. Red Downtown is home to another branch of Sugarfish by Sushi Start off with Black Cod Saikyo Miso Yaki, broiled to buttery snapper and albacore sashimi are really top notch here. Make Nozawa, so Trojans, you too can delight in the wonderful perfection with a side of pickled vegetables for a nice sweet sure to check the board for the daily specials! flavors there. (See Sugarfish under UCLA for more details.) and sour contrast. Chef Hanamure’s specialty rolls, like the Soft Shell Crab Roll and the Rainbow Roll, are fresh and Mako Sushi Sushi Gen surprisingly light. You can’t go wrong with the Yellowtail 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., Ste. 307, Little Tokyo (213) 422 E. 2nd St., Little Tokyo (213) 617-0552; sushigenla.com Sashimi with Jalapeno atop tangy ponzu. 613-0083; makosushi.com Rounding out the parade of sushi on 2nd Street is Sushi On the third floor of the Weller Court Shopping Center – Gen, which is hands down the go-to spot for Trojans looking *An honorable mention goes to UCLA’s own Hedrick home of the popular Orochon Ramen and Curry House for the freshest fish this side of Hollywood. I’ve never had Residential Restaurant. Served twice a week, students come – lies one of Little Tokyo’s hidden gems. The service is a bad meal here, from the Spanish mackerel to the ankimo in as soon as the sushi menu is setup. Have you tried this exceptional, and all of the selections are simple, yet fresh (monkfish liver). Make sure to try the octopus sunomono place? Please write in (e-mail [email protected]) and delicious. Serving traditional omakase meals that range and ask for the specials. and let us know what’s the scoop on scoring the sushi during in price and volume of food, Mako offers a truly Japanese the week. dining experience with dishes like chawanmushi and the Sushi Go 55 heavenly Scallop Grill. 333 S. Alameda St., #317, Little Tokyo (213) 687-0777; NEAR USC sushigo55.com Octopus Japanese Restaurant Up on the third floor of an unassuming mall called the Little If you drive about five minutes (or if you don’t have a car, 729 7 St., Downtown (213) 402-1500; octopusrestaurant. Tokyo Marketplace lies Sushi Go 55. You’ll want to visit this you can take the DASH and get there in 10 minutes) to com spot during Happy Hour time for a bit of a price break. If Downtown, namely Little Tokyo, you will find a maze of Just off Flower Street, lies Octopus. One thing I like about you choose to splurge though, get the omakase, personalized sushi spots that are so good, you won’t want to go anywhere this spot is the fish is served cold and with really good just for you! Chirashi bowl and the Kaki Fry Lunch are the else. accoutrements. Octopus is known for their fusion-style ones to try. The Kaki Fry is panko-crusted oysters over rice specialty rolls like the H.O.T. Roll with spicy tuna, cream – so delicious! Arashi Sushi cheese, and jalapenos all fried in tempura batter. I like the 1111 S. Hope St., Ste. 100; Downtown (213) 749-1900; Ichiban Roll – with spicy tuna and asparagus, wrapped with Wokcano arashisushi.com tuna and shrimp – and the Mexican Roll – spicy crab, avocado 800 W. 7th St., Downtown (213) 623-2288; wokcanorestaurant. One happy hour that’s a must try at least once, is at Sushi and jalapenos. It’s not traditional sushi by any means, but it’s com Arashi, (Mon-Fri, from 5 p.m.-8pm). Arashi is all about solid and won’t set your pocketbook on fire. Just when you thought you had to go out for your sushi, here beautiful food through beautiful art. The Lemon Roll, with comes Wokcano with quick delivery! The menu is similar to spicy tuna and avocado wrapped with tuna and sliced lemon, Restaurant Komasa Octopus with the fusion style, and they take it up a notch and the robata-yaki are the best. For those of you unfamiliar 351 E. 2nd St., Little Tokyo (213) 680-1792 with Spicy Crabmeat Tempura rolls and striped bass sashimi with robata bars, it’s literally food on a stick. A single bite Second Street in Little Tokyo is home to at least three with fried garlic ponzu. of goodness ranging from Japanese eggplant to sea bass to amazing sushi bars, one being Komasa. This tiny restaurant chicken and green onions, you can get full off a plate of these, gets filled up very quickly, but the staff is really nice when especially during Happy Hour when they’re only $1. telling you how long your wait time will be and taking down As you can see, there’s almost no end to the sushi that your phone number. Once you do get seated, order the uni abounds from the neighboring cities to UCLA and USC. Hama Sushi and yellowtail. You can cheat a little and get the beef teriyaki/ You really don’t have to travel far from your campus to get 347 E. 2nd St., Little Tokyo (213) 680-3454 sashimi combo … it’s worth it. the best!

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The difference between a good day cream and a good night cream for me often comes down to whether or not an SPF is involved. Absolution’s La Crème du Soir made a believer out of me from the first evening, as I woke up with skin that looked refreshed and plump.

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Combining all of your personal grooming needs into one convenient package, Remington’s Precision Power Haircut & Beard Trimmer eliminates expensive trips to the barber shop. With 15 length settings, self-sharpening blades and a quick wash system, this is the Rolls-Royce of manscaping gadgets. Le Mieux’s Moisture Infusion Mask will exceed your expectations. Great for both sexes, Rusk’s Deep Shine Oil Advanced Marine ready to face the world without overdoing it. Therapy Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner will please men with its simplicity and women with its wow factor. Made PUT YOUR Almost too beautiful to break open the packet, Ortigia with incredibly moisturizing argan oil, these products clean Sicilia’s Bath Salts use local ingredients like, Melograno and polish hair by removing build up and boosting bounce. (pomegranate) and Mandorla (almond) to exotic effect. Once BEST FaCE opened, the experience of a hot bath plus Sicilian Lime will Perfect transport even the most literal minded on a virtual vacation. Affording the spa experience without the spa is a dream come FORWARD Toothpaste may not present itself as the most obvious gift, but true with Lather’s Bamboo Lemongrass Foaming Body Scrub. an interesting and cool version can spice up a dull washbasin The rough texture sloughs off dead skin leaving behind the like nobody’s business. VMV Hypoallergenics’ Essence Skin- soft skin of a newborn. b y angela matano Saving Simple-Gentle Toothpaste has the added bonus of serving those prone to acne and rashes around the mouth, Novo Solutions’ wonderful Brilliant Face Exfoliant transforms perfect for men and women alike. skin without an overly harsh texture. Gentle and effective, Au Naturel this scrub combats everything from debris to aged cells and is Glamour culled from purified human umbilical serum! My new favorite thing, Josie Maran’s Magic Marker Lip and Cheekstain in Quickstep imparts just the right amount of Beautiful hair begins with healthy hair, and sometimes a Between the frequency of shaving, the pain of waxing and color. The texture – so light you don’t even know it’s there little TLC goes a long way. EVO’s Mane Prescription Protein the expense of laser hair removal, sometimes it feels like there – makes lips eminently kissable, especially for anti-makeup- Treatment makes you love your hair, no matter its ills. is no good option to smooth legs. Remington’s Smooth and type boyfriends. Silky Body Curve Epilator offer a better way to hairless limbs Rumored to be Audrey Hepburn’s perfume of choice, Krigler’s and a completely affordable price. Iris butter, suede cord, atlas cedarwood and hawthorn English Promenade 19 smells instantly of glamour and blossoms meld to create Keiko Mecheri’s Cuir Cordoba. This beauty. One whiff of this delicious combination of orange The scalp, a sadly neglected body part, endures wear and original perfume, both androgynous and comforting, creates blossom, neroli, ylang-ylang, grapefruit and musk conspires tear from blow dryers, goop and even too much sun. Shea the perfect scrim for those craving subtlety. to make you feel like a million bucks. Moisture remedies this with their amazing Organic Africa Black Soap Purification Mask. The results extend all the way For those that like their beauty footprint light, Miller Harris’ Who doesn’t dream of a miracle mask that will transform to the ends of your hair. Terre de Bois Shower Wash provides the subtlest hint of tired, dried out skin into plumped-up rejuvenated skin woodland fragrance after leaving you squeaky clean. The in 15 minutes? 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“The Tempest” at Zombie Joe’s Underground is a great way to cap off a Friday night. Are you looking to break into… “Garbo’s Cuban Lover” Now-Oct. 23 @ Macha Theatre Journalism? Photography? Advertising & Marketing? Celebrating its 10th year with the Macha Theatre Group, “Garbo’s Cuban Lover” opened with a strong performance. A depiction of the life of screenwriter Mercedes de Acosta, the play follows a story of obsession and rejection set in the grandeur of the classic CAMPUS CIRCLE is seeking a few enthusiastic, creative journalists, Hollywood era. photographers and aspiring sales people to join our team. With passion and vigor, playwright Odalys Nanin provides an impressive portrayal of the spicy and well-written Latina heroine her show calls for. Sucking the viewer back into the golden age of cinema with the sights, sounds and Intern Perks Include: Free Movie Screenings, Free Music and an politics of big studio life in the 1940s, de Acosta’s struggle is a seemingly epic journey of opportunity to explore L.A. like never before! triumph, lust and heartbreak. For any who understand the sting of facing an unrequited love, Nanin’s performance as de Acosta is one to empathize with. Opposite Nanin is de Acosta’s fleeting love interest, the great Greta Garbo, played by Take the next step in your career: Lina Hall. Hall nails the film star’s Swedish accent as she serves to perpetually tease the tormented protagonist. [email protected] The exchange between the two is often affectionate and often comical, but more than anything it is a powerful attraction that comes to life on stage and stays with the audience, even after the show has ended. Aside from the overwhelming romance between the show’s two leads, “Garbo’s Cuban Lover” jumps from the stage with a number of unexpected characters who serve SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY to move the show along. Fans of film noir will receive a surprise when meeting de Acosta’s Center for Esthetic Dentistry fast-talking MGM film producer. But perhaps more entertaining is the use of Erin Holt, who plays Isabela, de Acosta’s muse, as the whimsical and ferry-like prop master who gracefully rearranges set pieces, making a show out of a task that is normally kept hidden. With little surprises like these that add to the pre-existing intensity afforded by the story of “Garbo’s Cuban Lover,” it seems as though for its 10th year and a row, the Macha Theatre is on to something good. —Patrick Meissner Macha Theatre is located at 1107 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood. For more information, visit machatheatre.org. “The Tempest” Left Photo: Small Natural Teeth (Before) Now-Oct. 28 @ Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Right Photo: Veneers, Teeth #5-12 (After) It’s definitely different. “The Tempest,” now playing at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theater in North Hollywood on Friday nights at 11 p.m., is a well-acted play. Derived from the William Shakespeare masterpiece, this near one-hour, no- interruptions show features love, deception, fantasy and great laughs. “The Tempest,” directed by Denise Devin and produced by Zombie Joe himself, details a mystical fantasy Esthetic Restorations of forgiveness, redemption and freedom. But the wonderful thing about it is the vigorous magician who was exiled to an island; this magician has plenty of tricks and puts them to use against his enemies. All procedures are performed Prospero (the exiled Duke of Milan) plans to restore his daughter’s place; she is Miranda, who falls in love with Prospero’s enemy’s son, Ferdinand (played by Wallace by Post-graduate Dentists Bruce). Bruce gives a true acting treat as Ferdinand, who first enters the story dancing in an extremely comical manner. and supervised by Clinical Faculty One of the other performances that caught my eye was from Neysa Lozano, who plays Trinculo in the story. Including her solid character and beautiful ways, Lozano delivers of the Center for Esthetic Dentistry a mystical aspect to “The Tempest,” which was originally written by Shakespeare in the early 1610s. Micah Cover as Prospero is magnificent from beginning to end. Ideally situated in the NoHo Arts District, “The Tempest” at Zombie Joe’s Underground is the perfect way to cap off your Friday nights. call (310)825-4736 for an appointment —Marvin Vasquez Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre is located at 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. For more information, visit zombiejoes.com. UCLA School of Dentistry, Westwood Campus

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At 12:57 in the third quarter, Barkley connected with UCLA quarterback Woods for a 28-yard touchdown pass and reception; this Richard Brehaut ac– TROJANS made the score 34-12. Game over, correct? No. Arizona did its knowledges that the best to compete until the end. With less than five minutes left Cardinal is an intense and within a span of a little over three minutes, the Wildcats and prolific team. “Yeah, REGROUP, recorded two rushing touchdowns behind the efforts of that’s the best team Ka’Deem Carey. After three quarters, USC led 34-27. we’ve played as far as Barkley also got into the mix with a rushing touchdown physicality and getting BRUINS of his own at 14:39 in the fourth quarter after a one-yard rush after us,” Brehaut points to the left of the field. The Trojans and Wildcats really did out. Brehaut finished fight until the end, as they exchanged two scores each in the with 202 passing yards

SUFFER final period. on 18 completions in 33 Times/MCT Angeles Skalij/Los Wally Nick Foles’ passing touchdown to Austin Hill with one attempts. He threw for b vy mar in vasquez minute left was the last score the game would see. Foles two touchdowns and USC’s Matt Barkley celebrates finished the match with 425 passing yards on 41-of-53 was sacked once. On the his four TDs against Arizona. USC: After suffering their first loss of the season, the Trojans attempts, including four touchdowns and two interceptions. running end, Johnathan delivered quite the offensive performance against the visiting Carey posted 34 rushing yards on 12 carries and two scores, Franklin led the group in rushing with 96 yards on 12 carries. Arizona Wildcats at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Now, USC while Keola Antolin registered 87 yards on 15 carries. Josh Smith had UCLA’s lone rushing touchdown. is 4-1 overall and 2-1 in Pac-12 play. Meanwhile, Arizona For USC, Curtis McNeal’s seven rushes led to 74 yards “We’re going to look at film and kick ourselves on so dropped to 1-4 and 0-3, respectively. and one touchdown. Marc Tyler, arguably USC’s most many things we left out there against a very good defense,” Junior quarterback Matt Barkley and sophomore wide talented running back, collected 35 yards on 11 rushes. The UCLA head coach Rick Neuheisel states. receiver Robert Woods have led the offense for the Trojans all other two USC players to have receiving touchdowns were On the other side of the ball, Stanford’s quarterback season, and that continued against the Wildcats in the team’s Marqise Lee and Xavier Grimble. Lee recorded eight catches Andrew Luck collected 227 passing yards and three 48-41 win. Barkley threw for a school record 468 passing and 144 receiving yards. touchdowns. Luck also had a wonderful catch. He is the yards and four touchdowns on 32-of-39 attempts with one The Trojans next face the California Bears in San projected No. 1 pick in next year’s NFL Draft. interception. He connected with Woods 14 different times for Francisco on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. “There’s about five positions the guy can play,” Stanford 255 yards and two scores. What a duo, right? head coach David Shaw confesses. “We kind of like what he After one quarter, the Trojans held a comfortable 17-0 UCLA: The Bruins suffered a 45-19 defeat against conference does at quarterback.” edge. However, Arizona mounted a comeback when they foe Stanford, but UCLA could have had that game. With the About his catch, Luck sounds humble. “I’m sure it was posted 12 points in the second quarter. What really kept the loss, UCLA is now 2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference action. incomplete at the next level,” he says. “Glad we’re playing with game from reach was USC’s 10 points in that period. USC Stanford, on the other hand, improved to 4-0 and 2-0, the one-foot-in rule.” led 27-12 at halftime, particularly because of kicker’s Andre respectively. Currently, the Cardinal is ranked seventh in the The Bruins host the visiting Washington State Cougars Heidari’s 31-yard field goal converted attempt. nation in the AP 25 while coming it at fourth in USA Today. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Rose Bowl at 7:30 p.m.

GALAXYKICK CENTERICE L.A. KINGS’ CONTINUES doughty Glad He Can Focus TO ROLL lagalaxy.com on Hockey Again

b vy mar in vasquez The Galaxy cheer after Chad Barrett’s Meyer/San Jose Mercury News/MCT V. Nhat (right) goal. b lmy lisa dil an l os angeles times (MCT) Kings’ fans are relieved Drew Doughty’s staying. A score from Chad Barrett and an own goal lifted the L.A. Galaxy over visiting Real Salt Lake, 2-1, over the weekend at the Home Depot Center in H eavier in the wallet, and lighter on the ice ... L.A. Kings Carson with 27,000 in attendance. The victory improved the Galaxy record to 18-3-10 on defenseman Drew Doughty, proving again that you can be richer and thinner, was getting the season with a league-best 64 points. Los Angeles remains with the best mark in Major reacquainted with his usual line of work in El Segundo on Friday after signing an eight- League Soccer, while staying atop of the Western Conference. year, $56-million contract with the organization. Before a session on the ice, Doughty “I thought it was a good game by two good teams. It was nice to have our team really met with a handful of reporters and disclosed that he is 203 pounds, about seven pounds challenged to come from behind. They weren’t the prettiest of goals. We were aggressive. under his usual playing weight. Now back to those other, well, important numbers, more We kept our composure. It’s obviously a really good win for our team,” Galaxy head coach meaningful than the Kings’ 3-1 victory against the Ducks at Honda Center on Friday night. Bruce Arena says. Although Doughty is the Kings’ highest-paid player – by average annual value – teammate Off a Javier Morales assist, Real Salt Lake’s Fabián Espíndola gave the visitors the 1-0 Anze Kopitar will receive more in actual payments over the next five years, by design. The lead in the 45th minute of play. Down by one goal, it was not until the second period first five years of Doughty’s deal are worth $33.3 million to Kopitar’s $35.6 million. The where and when the Galaxy embarked on a comeback. Fourteen minutes into the second ending might have been sweet, but the journey pretty much stunk, according to Doughty. half (59), Barrett equalized the score. His sixth goal is second on the team. Midfielder “I didn’t plan being back home in London [Canada] for that long,” the 21-year-old David Beckham received credit for his 15th assist. says. “I’m not happy that I had to go through all that. But it’s done and I’m happy I’m here. “I talked to Beckham and told him that if he would send it up the field that I would I apologize to all those who had to patiently wait for me to get here.” start running, and it worked out that way. He played a really nice ball into me,” Barrett Count Kings coach Terry Murray among the patient ones. “There shouldn’t be any comments. animosity whatsoever,” Murray says. “This is just business in pro sports today. He was The Galaxy gained the lead and eventual game winner in the 72nd minute off an own not [saying], ‘I don’t want to play.’ He wants to be an L.A King.” The Kings won’t be using goal, deflected by Real Salt Lake’s Nat Borchers. a light touch with him. “Gas pedal right to the floorboards,” Murray says. It was offered Los Angeles has three games remaining, including their season finale at home against that it sounded like a sports-car approach. “Lamborghini approach,” Murray says, smiling. Chivas USA on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. © 2011 the Los Angeles Times. Distributed by MCT Information Services.

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CALENDARTHE10SPOT TRENDBLENDER BFRY EDERICK MINTCHELL FALL TRENDS b y dana jeong SATURDAYOCT. 8 I know, I know, it’s barely cool enough to walk around in Jo Koy long-sleeve shirts, and definitely too soon to be talking about fur-dominated, crazily Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale; layered fall fashion. While our fashionable friends on the other side of the continent are jokoy.com rocking fall trends on their way to fabulous fashion shows, us Angelenos are still lounging His infectiously explosive energy on stage, around in our cutoff denim shorts and flip-flops. But fashion is always about looking insightful jokes and family-inspired humor has ahead, and it’s always never too early to start planning your cold weather ensembles! made him one of the hottest entertainers working Here are some top trends from the F/W collections so that you can stock your closet with today. Koy can be seen as a regular guest on E!’s awesome must-have pieces.. “Chelsea Lately.” 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. ’60s Craze Lately, the fashion world has been more nostalgic than ever: After the flared denims and microprints of the ’70s swept the runways, WEDNESDAYOCT. 5 felt Q&A. A roster of notable celebrities designers shifted their attention to the ’60s, a For the Record – Tarantino in vote on the contestants to award the title, decade marked by mod and pop colors. Take Concert Miss Best In Show. 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. a look at Aquilano Rimondi, for instance. Show at Barre, 1714 N. Vermont Ave., Their entire collection was dominated by Silver Lake; showatbarre.com SUNDAYOCT. 9 ’60s-inspired pieces, from Audrey Hepburn- This 25th anniversary retrospective com– CicLAvia esque balloon coats to midi skirts and H-line bines Broadway theatrics with the style ciclavia.org dresses. Blumarine also paid homage to the and spectacle of Tarantino films including CicLAvia is 10 miles of car-free streets, famed decade with their bright-colored, clean- , , Jackie Brown, filled with art, performances, music and cut ensembles. So this fall, toss those micro- Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 and Inglourious interactive activities. From dance troops to miniskirts to the side and revive your ladylike Basterds. Enjoy California cuisine, yoga workshops, a mobile DJ booth and a vibe with modest yet tasteful items from the inventive cocktails with Mr. Pink and don’t life-size chess game, CicLAvia is a citywide ’60s.

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Oscar nominations, including Best Actress spaweek.com style.com Monica Feudi; (Nicole Kidman) and Best Picture. The Select spas in the area offer spa treat– film won the awards for Best Costume ments for just $50. Indulge in anything Design and Best Art Direction. 8 p.m. $11, from massages and facials to manicures and $9 w/student ID. pedicures that normally range from $100- $450. Runs through Oct.16.. Colorful Fur SATURDAYOCT. 8 Every winter, after musing over countless Taste of the Pier TUESDAYOCT. 11 different ways of fur styling in glossy magazines, Redondo Beach Pier, Torrance Blvd. & Duff McKagan I bravely march to the mall to find the “perfect PCH; redondopier.com Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West fur” and always return home empty-handed. Enjoy a variety of small bites, live Hollywood; booksoup.com Maybe it’s just me, but those soft, luxurious fur music and strolling entertainers while you The founding member of Guns N’ coats that seemed so elegant on models seemed tour the pier. Noon-4 p.m. Also Sunday. Roses and Velvet Revolver shares the story to add at least 10 years of age when I put it on. If of his rise to, and typical fall from, the such was the case for you, too, then rejoice! This SUNDAYOCT. 9 pinnacle of fame and fortune, It’s So Easy: fall season is filled with youthful fur items in The Best in Show And Other Lies. 7 p.m. vivid colors. Colors range from our usual black Orpheum Theatre, 824 S. Broadway, and white to yellow, blue, green and even pink Downtown; bestindragshow.org For more events, visit – yes, pink, circa Legally Blonde. If coats and The legendary, celebrity-supported campuscircle.com/calendar. jackets are too over-the-top for you, then take annual supporting the non- To submit an event for a look at vest and accessories options that can profit, Aid For AIDS that mimics a beauty consideration, e-mail bring a pop of character to your outfit. pageant from swimsuit and evening gown [email protected]. style.com Monica Feudi; segments to a “talent”; section and a heart-

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