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“It’s an idea we’d had for a long time, and it’s always been a dream to put this on stage. It’s a big show and a big idea,” ‘PANDEMONIUM’ says Cresswell. “Its one of those things that you think about it and then Nov. 16-18 @ you think, ‘No, that’s too silly an idea. It’s too complicated,’” he says. “Then we were approached by the Brighton Festival b tny s epha ie forshee asking us if we had a dream, what would we do if we could do anything? And we said that’s something we’d love to try to H ow are the creators of the world- put together.”

renowned “Stomp” going to top their first sensation? Why, by That’s precisely what they did. The show debuted at the Steve McNicholas making it bigger and better, of course. Creators Luke Cresswell UK Brighton Festival in 2006. Since, “Pandemonium” has and Steve McNicholas have teamed up yet again for another traveled to the Sydney Opera House, ’s Royal Festival UCLA’s choir joins “Pandemonium” for four performances. taste of excitement that they plan to tour around the world. Hall and the Carre Theatre in Amsterdam. Their next stop: UCLA’s Royce Hall for four performances. “Each time has just been fantastic,” boasts Cresswell. “It’s white sharks. In the duo’s latest creation, “Pandemonium,” a cast of such a great show.” “We’ve worked together so long now,” tells Cresswell. “But 26 percussionists, plus UCLA’s choir, puts the number of In the major cities, “Pandemonium” typically teams up in a way we sort of work solo. We don’t necessarily sit in a performers on stage total at 50. Everyday objects like glasses, with local choirs. room and write together. write on my own and then Steve bottles, traffic cones, rope and filing cabinets are transformed “On stage it’s great. It gives you a new perspective on the will write, and then we collaborate and then we sit and see into original, newly invented instruments. With those objects show and you meet different people,” says Cresswell. each other’s work and start again.” and the help of trained performers chaos ensues. Albeit rewarding, the experience of collaboration presents “It’s a very good relationship to work in,” he says. “I’ve “You’re using instruments that most people haven’t heard some obvious challenges. never felt the need to do lots of solo projects. But we get along before,” says Cresswell. “Then you’re layering them against “They’re very nervous, and they don’t know what this great and we have lots still to do.” each other, which people haven’t heard before. So it’s about show is. It’s a rare show. It’s a dramatic show,” he says. So how similar is “Stomp” to “Pandemonium?” finding a new sound and creating a new sound. I find that “And we’re nervous because we’ve never heard them sing “Most people who have seen the show who have seen very exciting. “ before. So there’s a trust that goes both ways. We won’t meet ‘Stomp,’ love it. But I’ve also had people prefer ‘Pandemonium’ According to Cresswell, 12 of the 26 performers are the choir until the day before the first show. So they’ve got to to ‘Stomp,’ prefer ‘Stomp’ to ‘Pandemonium,’” Creswell shares. “Stomp” veterans, while 12 are also trained percussionists, keep their fingers crossed that we will get on, and we’re the “If you buy an from a musician and you go to get and the other two are more performance-oriented than same way,” explains Cresswell. the next album, you hope you’d like that because it’s the same musically trained. “It’s usually a great energy, and it’s all exciting,” he shares. musician,” he says. “It’s the same with this. But the reaction so “The cast is an amazing group of people. It’s quite a While Cresswell enjoys collaborating with new people, far has been fantastic.” mixture,” he says. he’s remained loyal to co-creator McNicholas for a fair share Despite “Stomp”’s success, Cresswell and McNicholas of their work. The two are currently working on two natural Royce Hall is located at 340 Royce Drive, UCLA, Los Angeles. weren’t initially positive they could pull off “Pandemonium.” history films: one underwater film and the other about great For more information, visit pandemoniumtheshow.com.

COMEDY CURTAINCALL “Sugar Daddy” Now-Nov. 20 @ Lounge 2 Theatre AZIZ ANSARI It might be categorized as more saucy than sweet, but Fielding Edlow’s “Sugar Daddy” has Nov. 20 @ Orpheum Theatre a mighty bite. Edlow acts as writer, director and

Colin Patrick Smith Colin Patrick star of this one-woman comedy. b asy s ha perl-raver “Sugar Daddy” follows a woman into some of the most intimate situations of her everyday Remember a few years ago when Dane Cook was the hottest world. As her life seems to be plummeting, the thing to hit the stand-up comedy scene since Clay, Kinison and Comic Relief? Sure, his story dives into all sorts of dilemmas including: BK Lounge bit is still hilarious, but there’s an heir apparent on the horizon who’s honing overeating, therapy sessions, a move from

in on Cook’s throne. His name is Aziz Ansari. New York to Los Angeles and visits with her Stein Paul Ansari began his career in 2001, working small stand-up clubs while still in college at inappropriate father. NYU. He became a frequent presence on the Upright Citizens Brigade stage and won the Edlow has a knack for writing, and this Fielding Edlow in “Sugar Daddy” title of Best Stand Up at the 2006 U.S. Comedy Festival in Aspen, the funny man’s version script is impeccably humorous. She captures of winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes, before co-creating the MTV sketch show “Human perfect moments of insanity in a woman’s life while somehow remaining honest and Giant.” The show only ran for two seasons, ending because Ansari and his co-stars Rob lovable. Huebel and Paul Scheer chose to pursue other projects, not because they were cancelled, The funny thing about when someone tackles a role with such a complex personality and it established Ansari as a major force to be reckoned with on the comedy scene. is that it typically only works on stage. When Edlow acts out breakdowns or freak-out Twenty-seven, foul-mouthed and a rare Indian-American breakout comedy star, moments that wouldn’t ordinarily be comical in real life, the audience can’t help but die some may recognize Ansari from NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” or films such as Funny from laughter. People, I Love You, Man and Observe and Report. But these days, Ansari can be found Edlow’s commitment to her character is priceless. As she is the writer, she had plenty holding the mic, strutting on stage and making crowds roar with his Dangerously of time to explore her character and was allowed endless freedom in making choices for Delicious Tour, coming to the Orpheum Theatre Nov. 20. Frequently clinging to his cell the role. She’s witty, real and positively insane. phone while telling stories from his personal life, Ansari laces his in-your-face comedy With only one performer, transitions are crucial. Edlow manages to pull off every with R. Kelly references (you can tell he’s a big fan) and tales of Harris and Darwish, single one flawlessly. She doesn’t have any costume changes, but just the tiniest alterations the 15- and 18-year-old cousins he loves to torment. With any luck, he’ll also bring out in lighting or positioning the furniture were enough to change the scenes. “Raaaaaaandy,” his most popular character, one currently at war with Justin Bieber and at “Sugar Daddy” is offering discounted tickets for patrons who submit an original the center of two films Ansari is developing with his Funny People director Judd Apatow cupcake recipe or original artwork of a cupcake. The submissions will not only earn you and, best of all, he won’t do any of that weird, squatting Velociraptor stuff that makes $3 tickets but will be displayed in the lobby for the remainder of the show’s run. They will watching Dane Cook perform so uncomfortable. then be compiled into a “Sugar Daddy” cupcake cookbook. —Stephanie Forshee Orpheum Theatre is located at 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. For more information, visit Lounge 2 Theatre is located at 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. For more information, azizisbored.tumblr.com. visit plays411.com/sugardaddy.

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follow-up to Hollywood Dreams (2006). In Queen of the Lot, Frederick portrays Maggie, an aspiring actress who is hoping QUEEN OF THE to capitalize on her two D.U.I.’s and the electronic ankle bracelet that is keeping her under house arrest. A study of societal addiction as well as the fruitless search LOT for meaning in fame, the film allows Frederick some wiggle room with her character that she ultimately portrays with a Tanna Frederick continues to mixture of innocence and unexaggerated reality.

“That’s where I was five years ago,” admits Frederick Rainbow Releasing chase dreams. about finding herself in Maggie. “I don’t feel like I have the insane drive for fame that she has. My character is a blown- Noah Wyle and Tanna Frederick in Queen of the Lot b andy c ice winters up amalgam of actors. I’m more of a voyeur, and I see this going on with people in Hollywood. I see reality shows, and Her character’s solid plan gets complicated when she meets A voice as sweet and comforting as a DOL- I see the Paris Hilton’s and the Kim Kardashian’s. It’s more of her boyfriend’s brother (played by the ever-charming Noah lop of molasses rings across the phone. Profusely apologizing a societal study of a certain type of person than it is playing Wyle) who, despite his own dark secrets, is a truer fit for for her raspy voice and near delirium due to a severe cold, myself.” the pre-Hollywood Maggie who has been lost in the haze of the ginger-haired actress originally from Mason City, Iowa, Trapped in her house and in an unhealthy relationship ambition. is still willing and gratuitously accommodating when we with a bad-boy movie star, Maggie desperately re-checks her Describing her handsome co-star as “the Jimmy Stewart talk. Tanna Frederick might seem like your average Angeleno Google points and plays up her house arrest to the media in and Henry Fonda of the present day,” Frederick was given who enjoys a good Bravo marathon of “Real Housewives,” the hopes of making that difficult leap off of the B-list. The ample room by her director to improvise for the film. One but she is a talented and driven actress who is not quite as film is a testimony to the film industry as it relates tothe such scene, which she says was her favorite to shoot, takes jaded by the Hollywood lifestyle considering her Midwestern rest of the world. Though it is set in our town of glitz and place in the kitchen between Frederick and Wyle. Without upbringing. glam, the film relies on the universal themes of dependence, giving too much away, the scene is a funny, smart, endearing “I’ve been out trying to maintain my sanity in this obsession and the search for happiness. testament to honest filmmaking and natural acting. business for 10 years,” says Frederick who moved to Los “Addiction is only a symptom of anxiety, of fear, of “I was terrified before that scene,” admits a jovial Angeles after spending her college years in Iowa. “I think you loneliness, of low self-esteem,” says Frederick. “My girlfriends Frederick. “I thought, ‘OK, I’m in lingerie. I’m sitting with have to look at it with a sense of humor. My character has in Iowa are going after the same things Maggie is going after. Noah Wyle and I’m supposed to seduce him in this scene a lot of heart, and I wanted to play her realistically. There It’s not show business, but they want a career and a good while chewing ice cream and spitting it out. This is just not are a lot of films that are making fun of Hollywood and that home life and to be happy. It’s not just a film for Hollywood- going to work.’ We did the whole entire scene in one single are commenting on the insanity of the business and how ites. It has to do with what a lot of people go through in terms take. So I only had to eat like half a pint of ice cream. That’s ridiculous the people are.” of having really big dreams and going after them full force. the magical part of Henry’s films. It was perfection.” The film in question is Queen of the Lot, the latest from For all human kind, that is the goal.” independent writer-director Henry Jaglom; the film is a In this film, Frederick is really put through the ringer. Queen of the Lot releases in select theaters Nov. 19.

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nine days. His brain was so badly damaged that he was forced to relearn everything. Creating his life-like scenes using the MARWENCOL small buildings and dolls enables Hogancamp to recover some of his hand-eye coordination and relieve his mind from The Little Belgian Town That the mental wounds left by the attack. Malmberg first saw Hogancamp’s pictures in a magazine Mark Built that was featuring the photographs he took of his work. Intrigued and looking to make a short film over the course b andy c ice winters of a weekend, the director was immediately drawn to “what

a kind and cool guy he was. He is instantly a likeable person. The Cinema Guild courtesy of Putnam, Tom I magination is often seen as a metaphor– I didn’t know what to expect, but I was captivated with him ical source for real-life confrontations. We write novels and from the beginning.” Mark Hogancamp sets up a scene in Marwencol. paint pictures that represent what we are feeling. The material As the documentary details, Marwencol is not just form it takes is irrelevant. Who’s to say that Play-Doh is not as a grownup’s Barbie Playhouse; the fictional land and its “He had never done stop-motion before,” professes viable a medium as watercolors, marble or the written word. citizens have become Hogancamp’s real-life best friends. Malmberg. “I was behind the camera telling him when he had Mark Hogancamp is master of a slightly unconventional Whereas before the attack, he was consumed with alcoholism a clear frame so that I could cut it together. He did all the art form. He builds a World War II-era town to one-sixth that destroyed his marriage and serious relationships, doll movements. I just explained it to him right before we did scale, equipped with intricately accurate subtleties in the his investment in Marwencol allows him to create the that shot how stop-motion works, what he needed to do, that settings and characters. Hogancamp uses the people in his life relationships and, ultimately, the entire story of his life. there’s only 30 frames per second. He did it right then and – family, friends and co-workers – as inspiration for the dolls Malmberg admits to a growing fondness and understanding there, that’s how good he is. That was one of his first things that inhabit his fictional world, “Marwencol,” which is also of Marwencol’s appeal. he said to me, ‘You’re a filmmaker. Help me. I want to bring the name of the new film by documentarian Jeff Malmberg. “There’s real beauty if you bother to look close enough,” the town to life.’” “He’s really committed to staying inside Marwencol,” explains Malmberg. “People that you might immediately In doing so, Malmberg invested four long years to says Malmberg about Hogancamp’s dedication to his art. “He dismiss because you think you understand them, you can put documenting Hogancamp’s story, which garnered him a shoots every day practically. I think he wants to keep it for them easily in a box, but there might be something deeper prestigious spot as a certified citizen of Marwencol. him. He appreciates people saying that they admire his story, there. Looking makes life richer.” “About two years into shooting, he was like, ‘Is there really but that’s never been what it’s about for him. He’s just kind of Eventually, a prestigious art gallery in a movie?’ We were buddies, but he was anxious to see this trudging on with the story.” discovered Hogancamp’s photographs and set up an film. So about two years into it, he introduced this building Hogancamp initially turned to Marwencol as a coping exhibition for his work. Thrust into the spotlight, Hogancamp he had built called the Malmberg Film Studios. He showed it mechanism, one that allowed him to confront the violent experiences his small, private world in a wholly public and to me and said, ‘This is where your character is going to finish and traumatic episode that left him permanently altered. exposing light. However, he is not so interested in spreading the movie now.’” Hogancamp was severely beaten outside of a bar in Kingston, Marwencol as he is in bringing it to life, which he and N.Y., by five alcohol-infused men who left him in a coma for Malmberg do in a stop-motion sequence in the documentary. Marwencol releases in select theaters Nov. 12.

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into the subject matter this time around. “I trust Tony, who’s a great filmmaker, and I enjoy UNSTOPPABLE working with him,” says Washington. “We have a good shorthand now; I know what he’s after and he knows how I Denzel Washington and Chris like to work, and we leave each other alone to do the work. Tony’s very enthusiastic, and his team loves working for him; Pine’s Amazing Race so with him, it’s easy.” Washington felt very comfortable making suggestions b ony eb y march about the rest of the cast. Rosario Dawson (with whom he acted in He Got Game) brings an emotional electricity to the I magine that you’re a blue-collar worker screen as Connie Hooper, the train yard master. Scott was

and today is your first day on the job. Your co-workers are also encouraged by his leading man to cast Pine after seeing Robert Zuckerman anything but hospitable. The guy that they’ve partnered his breakthrough performances in Star Trek as well as the you with keeps busting your chops every time you make a play “Farragut North.” Chris Pine and Denzel Washington in Unstoppable mistake. Not only that, but your personal life is falling apart Washington’s talent easily resonates with his co-star. and you can’t fix it because you’re on the job. Then, just when “Denzel pushes and pushes you to do a better job,” “We had very experienced stuntmen,” says Washington. you think it can’t get any worse ... [Cue: “Runaway Train” by explains Pine. “He’s complicated in all the best ways, and “We had some of the same people from Casino Royale.” Soul Asylum] some intellectually substandard bozo forgets he brings so much to the table that each take is different, Moviegoers will marvel at the pulse-pounding action to do the one thing he’s paid to do, which results in one of each has a distinctive quality. If you’re present and paying sequences that quite literally take one’s breath away. Moment the most frightening potential disasters to unravel in United attention, you can play off those nuances, which gives the to moment, there are many twists and turns (figurative and States history. Think this is simply the story line to another characters more depth. Denzel’s the best at what he does, so I literal) that will catch the viewer off guard. Hollywood popcorn movie? Well, think again. This story is took my cues from him.” In one of Unstoppable’s most harrowing scenes, Pine the plot of the action-thriller Unstoppable, but it’s also based Yet, even with all the admiration on set, everyone agrees is wedged between two train cars while trying to set the on a true story. that the train is the major attraction. brakes on both. As speed picks up, snow flurries erupt and In real life, it was two locomotive workers “The 777 is the real star of the movie,” says Washington. much of the grain that is being carried by the locomotive named Terry and Jesse who found themselves embroiled in “It’s the shark in Jaws. It’s the monster in the room that’s begins to spill out, causing a difficult rescue. What audiences a show of heroics to save neighboring towns from a series going to destroy people, towns – anything and everything in don’t know is the Hollywood trickery that goes into making of runaway cars barreling down the tracks. Although highly its path. Chris Pine and I are just side men. It’s all about the snowflakes and wheat pound a guy in the face at high speed. experienced within their field, this type of activity on the job train. That’s why it’s called Unstoppable.” But here’s a hint: Thank the good people at General Mills. is something that happens once in a lifetime. In Hollywood, Interacting with the unsanctioned fourth star of the film “Who knew that cereal could be such a pain in the ass?” however, Unstoppable marks the second train-related required Pine and Washington to be in tip-top shape. Both jokes Pine. collaboration between director Tony Scott and Denzel performed a number of their own stunts. They were also Washington. But Washington had no qualms about stepping fortunate enough to have the best of the best step in if needed. Unstoppable releases in theaters Nov. 12.

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I ’m Italian and damn proud of it. It comes with the territory. It is part of our culture and the way we are raised. It is absolutely not a stereotype that Italian mothers are concerned most with feeding their children or that Italian men really do have tempers. America may have the monopoly on Hollywood films, which geographically makes sense, but has an amazing filmic history that has influenced decades’ worth of filmmakers in its wake. Possibly the most influential guido to make movies that reached an international platform is Federico Fellini, the master of Italian neorealism. Known for his combination of fantastical and baroque images, Fellini was first inspired by his fellow countryman, Roberto Rossellini. In fact, as a side note of history forgone, Fellini co-wrote Open “‘Unstoppable’ is a City, the film that Rossellini would direct and that would initially catch the eye of movie star Ingrid Bergman. She was so swept up nerve - slicing, tension- soaked by the film that she eventually left her husband and small child to move to Italy and make movies with Rossellini, thereby ensuring her fall from grace and virtually spurring the advent of tabloid rollercoaster that may journalism. However, Fellini is best known for 8½, a semi-self biographical stop your breathing, film and self-referential title that referred to the number of films he had made up until this point. The recent musical Nine was stop your pulse, based on Fellini’s process of and life leading up to making 8½. Most notoriously, his film La Dolce Vita broke all box office records. Crowds waited hours in line to see an “immoral movie” hell it may even stop your heart - before strict censors banned it. Scalpers even sold tickets to the film for 1,000 lire. The film was so scandalous that at one screening but you’ll be left ready in Milan a patron spat on Fellini. As The Social Network professes on every poster from here to Beijing, “You don’t get to 500 million to do it all over again.” friends without making a few enemies.” Fellini did just that: He was willing to sacrifice his reputation Jake Hamilton, KRIV-TV, Houston and good standing with film censors to create works that are still in our vernacular to this day. Contemporary filmmakers like Woody Allen, Terry Gilliam and Italian-American Martin Scorsese have cited Fellini’s influence on their work. As a nifty transition into this week’s Projections, my love of my Italian heritage can be a newfound love for you as well, whether or not you are of Italian descent. An exhibit titled 50’s and La Dolce Vita Style is a unique homage to the 50th anniversary of Federico Fellini’s masterpiece La Dolce Vita, opening Nov. 10 at the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles. Cinecittà Luce and the American Cinematheque have had a partnership for 15 years in which time they have brought to Los Angeles a selection of the finest contemporary Italian films that have made an impact on both Italian and International audiences. Cinema Italian Style 2010 runs through Nov. 20 at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and at the Spielberg Theatre at the Egyptian in Hollywood. A few films in the series are: La nostra vita (Our Life) by Daniele Luchetti, which won Best Actor () at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival; Baciami ancora (Kiss Me Again) by , with Q&A with director and actor Pierfrancesco Favino; and L’uomo che verra (The Man Who Will Come) by Giorgio Diritti and introduced by actress Alba Rohrwacher. John Turturro, director of Passione, and internationally acclaimed photographer Douglas Kirkland are the recipients of this year’s Cinema Italian Style Award. The best part about being Italian is that we are not exclusive. Really and truly, the more the merrier makes the party. As hard as we may try, you can’t take the Italian out of Hollywood.

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Never Shout Never Oct. 26 @ The Wiltern Countless teenagers circled the Wilshire block outside the Wiltern while eagerly waiting to enter. Once inside, a stampede erupted as everyone rushed the stage for the closest spot. As the stage lights went dark, everyone in attendance released a high-pitched and extremely piercing scream. had arrived. Lead singer Ingle, better known by his moniker Never Shout Never, kicked off the night with an acoustic and a harmonica. Every soul in attendance sang along with his soft blues and mellow harmonic sound. Suddenly the other band members joined him on stage as confetti fell from the ceiling. Ingle made excellent use of the stage as he traveled from coast to coast to jam out with his fellow band mates. His high-pitched voice filled the venue with joy while the girls screamed “I LOVE NSN.” Ingle proudly revealed his Ramones shirt halfway through the setlist, shining light to his multiple tattoos across his arms and knuckles. Never Shout Never is far from your average teen band obsession. It may seem they share similar sounds to the Jonas Brothers or Miley Cyrus, but they are nothing alike. NSN’s music stretches back to the flower generation as they sing about peace and love. They credit as a primary inspiration for their music. Combined with keyboards, bass, , congas and drums, they create a sound unlike any other for their age group. Never Shout Never played a 90-minute set list for the young crowd. As the parents prepared to head for the doors, Never Shout Never returned with two encores that drove OLOF ARNALDS GOOD OLD WAR • KELLEY JAMES the crowd insane. Ingle encouraged fans to love and believe in themselves, follow their november 16 & 17 » the music box november 18 » the music box dreams and simply, be happy. The audience walked away hyper and eager for more as the band signed off. 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Playing the majority of the tracks from their latest album, Fixed at Zero, the threesome seems to have also matured into a full-fledged adult rock band. Frontwoman Sierra Kusterbeck’s signature powerhouse vocals were on point for the entirety of the band’s set, showing both a technical ability and natural charisma that puts the other songstresses of her genre to shame. Yes, even that other one from that other band all over the radio right now. If the Florida-bred trio’s growth over the last year is any indication, however, Versa is poised to usurp that throne very soon as well. —Brien Overly november 19 » el rey theatre november 21 » el rey theatre The English Beat Oct. 31 @ The Music Box Eighties KROQ disc jockey Richard Blade hosted a Halloween party at the Music Box headlined by the English Beat. The audience showed immense dedication as they conquered the Hollywood traffic on Halloween night to see the ’80s band perform. 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album in March 2011, along with international and U.S. tours, fans are beyond ecstatic. The reason for their comeback YELLOWCARD seems to come from a mentality of doing it right this time, both musically and personally. Finally, it’s happening. “When our band had the success that we had, we were kids. We were thousands of miles from home, and I was b y denise guerra really susceptible with all the temptations that came along with all that success,” says Key. “I don’t regret it. I learned so Y ellowcard’s ‘Ocean Avenue’ was one of much from a lot of it and I had a lot of fun even though I those songs you sang your lungs dry to, and lead singer Ryan made a lot of stupid decisions and you can say I hurt a lot of Key was living the good life off the immense success of a song people. But I’ve also done a lot of things I am really proud of, that seemed to encompass everything you felt about “leaving and I want this time around to focus on those parts.” this town and running forever.” At 16, Key did just that, and For their new album, the band signed with new label after the constant touring, screaming fans and the release of since leaving giant . This two more records, Key’s life as an L.A. rock star came to an time around, the band is ready to make a record that is , all because he needed it to. classically all things Yellowcard: a formula of good-time punk Today Key is in Los Angeles, battling a three-hour trip fusion and deliciously catchy lyrics, with the violin to add as A glimpse of Yellowcard hard at work in the studio on Pico Boulevard to renew his passport. It is a frustration the clincher. New member Sean O’Donnell (Dogwood) fills he knows well. in as bassist. scheduled performance at Pomona’s Glass House Nov. 13. The band never officially said they were breaking up, and “It feels better emotionally; it’s going to be that Key says that the fans were always consciously part of this though Key can’t speak for his other band mates’ reasons, Yellowcard energy, vibe and feeling that everybody wanted record, even when they get pissed when Yellowcard schedules he was happy to get away from the hassle of city life and Lights and Sounds to be,” Key says. “I think being away from international tours before a U.S. tour. Key manages the spend time with his family in Athens, Ga. – a close-knit, large it for a couple of years has also brought us back to an original band’s Facebook and Twitter and says, “It’s funny because so extended family he’s been missing. grounded place of the band because it’s been so long since many fans are so pissed off on the Web site, especially on the “We took a break, and I really had no reason to live in we’ve been in the groove of making it. It’s like a first record Facebook page when we put in news like that, and I always L.A. anymore – it’s really not my favorite place in the world. in a lot of ways.” jump in there and respond: ‘I love how you guys are so angry I just wanted to go and be with my family, go to football Their hit song “Ocean Avenue,” which is actually based like we’re not going to tour the U.S., like it’s not going to games and just clear my head from the previous eight years off Key’s memories of Ocean Boulevard in Jacksonville, happen. Just be patient; it’s going to happen.’” travelling and the insanity that overwhelmed my life. My Fla., actually ties straight into a new song on the upcoming From Yellowcard to their fans: Finally, it’s going to brother had a baby, and I was there for that and to be with album. Some old and new memories with the mix of their happen. my family in a lot of ways that I missed or was absent for the familiar sounds are also expected on the new album, with majority of my adult life.” nothing too experimental for the average Yellowcard fan to Yellowcard perform Nov. 13 at the Glass House. For more Now that Yellowcard is planning the release of a new hear. The band is in their final week in the studio, with one information, visit yellowcardrock.com.

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It Up,” pumping their fists for Pepper’s new music. The band encourages fans to dress up for the show. Bring P ePPER scrubs, nurse outfits, whatever medical attire you have to help put you in the mood for Stitches. They go all out with Stitch Up Your Problems this tour, dressed in scrubs for the whole performance (until Wassman claims it’s too hot, and decides to take his shirt off b daoy lyn c rrea … No complaints here.). The backdrop is highly decorated,

complete with a hospital setting and props, including a Gary Copeland T he fun, easygoing guys of Pepper are on teaching skeleton, wheelchairs and two nurse cutout boards. the last leg of their Like a Surgeon Tour to promote their new One thing is for sure, these surgeons “treat” their fans well, EP, Stitches, which was released last month. The Hawaii-based giving them a high-energy musical performance that spans it’s the same thing over and over again, but you gotta throw in trio – guitarist/vocalist Kaleo Wassman, bassist/vocalist Bret their more than a decade on the scene. Every night, Wassman a few extras to keep it going.” Bollinger and drummer Yesod Williams – are excited to be says they “will be testing the health of the crowd by volume,” But having fun, themed tours isn’t just what brought on the tour, with Wassman describing it as “Pepper’s latest so be sure to show up for your checkup in good spirits; the Pepper the success they have today. They started up their effort to heal shitty music … basically trying to heal is what doctor will be able to tell if you’re not following his orders own , LAW Records, in 2007 (law-records.com), we’re doing.” faithfully. which now carries other artists like Splinta, Iration, Passafire Their effort is well received, as their five new songs are all With all of the novelty involved, the only problem with and the Supervillains. It is their mission to make sure good on par with their past work (amazing!). The title of Stitches Pepper’s Like a Surgeon Tour design is that it brings back music doesn’t go unheard. I’d say they’re doing a pretty good came about because they felt the need to be “stitching all these too many memories of blink 182’s album job so far. problems. Like laziness – we need to cure laziness.” cover. That being said, the atmosphere created by these props So, what’s next for the future of Pepper? While laziness may or may not be cured as a result of this only adds immensely to the party-like atmosphere. “We have new songs slated for next summer – but it’s more tour, your craving for new Pepper material will be. Pepper crowds are always good ones, especially when like an aim, like a promise ring. A ring pop,” says Wassman, When asked about the tour, Bollinger describes it as a Wassman lets his vocals carry through the mic into your body with Bollinger adding, “Next summer, we’re looking at you … college party: “We’re college guys.” causing you to burst with movement. Their unique sound is but … don’t look at us.” Wassman adds, “Yes, and actually, ‘Drunk Girl’ is described as a blend between rock “shock and ah” and island Club Nokia will explode on Nov. 13 when Pepper hits the autobiographical.” reggae. (If you can’t make it out to the show live – which is stage with Pour Habit, Fishbone and Chali 2na. It’ll be one “Drunk Girl” is the title of one of the tracks on the EP, a shame – fans can Ustream the whole tour or head to their concert you’ll want to be sure to experience. which is an ode to that infamous girl we know at parties Web site, pepperlive.com, for blog updates.) As a final note, Wassman adds, “I’m a physician … if who gets a little too drunk much to the dismay of said girl’s Also, be sure to listen to the lyrics of their classic songs for weed were legalized, I hear people would be cured of cancer.” girlfriends. The lyrics describe the situation perfectly: “And an added twist. They switch around the words in some songs Just sayin’. your girls can’t believe that I could be that mistake, but oh! to match the hospital-themed tour. The only reason you’re here with me is cuz I love a drunk girl.” Wassman describes it as “spicing up the relationship” a Pepper perform Nov. 13 at Club Nokia. For more information, The dance tune brings fans back to popular hits like “Give bit, kind of like “when you’re dating someone for a long time, visit pepperlive.com.

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b y kevin wierzbicki really big fans of Plastikman, contains all of the above. Hawtin’s Minus Records is only going to make as MOCA Honors Devo many copies of the physical versions as are pre-ordered at As part of its new exhibition, The Artist’s Museum (a showcase plastikman.com/arkives by Dec. 31, and those who order of work by more than 140 artists who have helped shape before Nov. 14 get an additional Plastikman mix CD and a the artistic dialogue in Los Angeles over the past 30 years), Christmas card from the man himself. the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA) honors Devo with an installation devoted to the New Wave Labels Ready Vinyl Releases for Black Friday pioneers. The exhibit consists of a wall of approximately 400 In a clever play on Black Friday, the kickoff of the holiday of Devo’s iconic red “energy domes” as well as photos and shopping season that falls on the day after Thanksgiving, video footage of the band. Students with ID get into MOCA select record labels and independent record stores are for the discounted price of $5. launching the Back to Black promotion for a flight of vinyl- Devo was scheduled to appear at Club Nokia Nov. 12, but only releases. Indie record stores are the exclusive outlets that show and the rest of their tour got postponed until 2011 for the titles, scheduled to include a collection of previously The band’s L.A. show is postponed, but visit MOCA and after guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh sliced his right thumb to unavailable live cuts from U2, a reissue of George Harrison’s check out the new Devo exhibit. the bone on a glass shard, severing a tendon. Mothersbaugh All Things Must Pass and the Jimi Hendrix Christmas EP, is expected to make a full recovery. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Metallica, Bob Dylan, Woogie.” In return, Eastwood has contributed music to the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Slayer, Cee-Lo, Drive-By soundtracks of a half dozen of his dad’s films, includingGran Plastikman’s Arkives Truckers, Anthrax, Bruce Springsteen and Iron & Wine are Torino and last year’s Invictus. Eastwood and his band appear You may know Richie Hawtin, aka Plastikman, by any number among the many other acts participating. All Back to Black at Jazz Bakery at the Musician’s Institute Nov. 20. of names. The celebrated DJ also answers to Cybersonik, Jack titles are available beginning Nov. 26, and most are limited Master, Fuse, Circuit Breaker and Robotman, to name a few. editions, so get them while you can. MIMISYM Fans can now pre-order various versions of the collected The Music in Media Interactive Symposium (MIMISYM), an works of Plastikman, 17 years’ worth, for delivery early next Go Ahead, Make My Day… event designed to increase a musician’s income by connecting year. The Reference version of Arkives contains a DVD, a Just like his dad, movie star Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood them with directors, music supervisors, attorneys and new book and 11 CDs, including a disc of currently hard-to-find is a talented jazz musician. Kyle remembers hearing his pop’s technology will be held at the Highlands Hollywood Nov. remixes done for Depeche Mode, New Order, Hardfloor, La Miles Davis and Duke Ellington records as a kid, and those 20. Participants will be able to learn how to obtain high- Funk Mob and others. Another of Reference’s CDs features childhood influences, after years of paying dues on the L.A. paying writing gigs, sell music content and connect music all new remixes of Plastikman material by Moby, Francois and New York club scenes, gel nicely on his recent release, with brands for cash from a panel of industry professionals Kevorkian, Chris & Cosey, Vince Clarke and Mute’s Daniel Metropolitain. including director Penelope Spheeris (The Decline of Miller & Gareth Jones. The Analog version of Arkives is six A bass player, Eastwood credits his father with Western Civilization), music supervisor Nora Felder records pressed on 180-gram vinyl, the Digital edition is, of introducing him to the bottom-end, including having taught (“Californication”) and composer Jim Dooley (Gladiator). course, a digital download of the material and Collection, for him how to play the bass line of the jazz standard “Boogie For details go to hmmawards.com and click on “conference.”

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b y brien overlY Nov. 17 @ House of Blues Sunset Strip Not going to lie to you guys, I highly endorse this tour, though … not necessarily in its entirety. Because I’m in a good mood Nov. 10 @ The Troubadour at the time of writing this, or because I’ve possibly hit the Nov. 12 @ Chain Reaction stage of delirium that comes at 6 a.m. on all deadline days, I know this band gets a lot of criticism now that they’ve I’m going to focus on the many things to be stoked on for become one of the more visible bands in their genre these this show. days, but you know what? I don’t care. I still love these First and foremost, is totally one of the guys. The critics, the audiences and the other bands can say best things happening right now in the pop-punk scene. whatever they want about these guys and their music, but Feel free to disagree all you want, I stand by this statement. this is one band that couldn’t half-ass it even if they tried. Another band that has grown from tiny Warped stages into a

Having watched them go from playing the unpopulated side full-fledged headliner-worthy band, these dudes effortlessly Andrew Zaeh stages of Warped to selling out venues much larger than manage to capture the youthfulness that makes pop- these ones, I’ve yet to see the ATL boys give their audiences punk fun without ever sounding juvenile or sacrificing the Don’t miss Mayday Parade on the Fearless Friends Tour. anything less than their all. emotional impact of their music. Bands doing this type of pop-punk music are no doubt Likewise, , and Artist Vs. Poet also a dime a dozen these days, but there’s a reason these guys collectively make some of the catchiest, most sing-along-able Nov. 14 @ Chain Reaction have managed to pull away from the pack to become one of rock around right now, none of it falling into guilty pleasure Nov. 15 @ The Troubadour the new faces of the genre. Somehow managing to get even territory either. Prepare to get stoked on life, because if ever there was a more infectious with their music as they themselves have Suffice to say, there are enough great bands on this tour musician that could make you forget about all the bumout matured as songwriters, the Baltimore foursome are masters that we can easily forget that happens to be stuff you’ve got going on in your life, it’s the Rocket Summer’s of defying scene stereotypes. More importantly, when so on there as well. I mean, no tour’s perfect, right? Bryce Avary. The dude has always got a smile on his face and many other similar bands seem to rise to popularity out of he brings that same attitude with him into songwriting and nowhere and tend to fade out just as quickly, here’s a band Doomtree performing. With his signature brand of optimistic singer- that has logged the years and the miles to legitimately earn Nov. 13 @ The Roxy songwriter pop, Avary manages to effortlessly emote with his their success. So when you’re feeling a little hesitant to jump I think I can safely say that anything hip-hop aficionado P.O.S. crooning, without falling into the woe-is-me abyss the rest of on the ATL bandwagon, you can take a little extra comfort has a hand in is OK by me, with his Doomtree association his contemporaries so often do. in knowing that you’re supporting a band that has actually being no exception. The fact that he can effortlessly cross More than that, Avary is a skillful instrumentalist on his worked for what they’ve got. genres with unique brand of real-talk hip-hop is reason own, showing a mastery far beyond his vocals and guitar enough to catch one of his sets, but this outing brings his work. Put him on any instrument on stage, and he’ll have Fearless Friends Tour fellow Doomtree member MCs as well, who are all equally a 10-minute instrumental solo ready for you at a moment’s Nov. 13 @ House of Blues Anaheim gifted behind a mic. So this show’s got added bonus for days, notice. He’s kind of like the Warped scene’s very own Beck. Nov. 15 @ Thousand Oaks Teen Center kids. Which, you know, is really saying a lot.

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El Ten Eleven of Leonard Cohen; Shelby Lynne It’s Still Like a Secret it‘s no surprise Merry Christmas (Fake Record Label) Masonic offer a (Everso) Instrumental duo El Ten Eleven represents a Los Angeles treatment of “Hey, It’s not that easy to take Christmas songs that people are so post-rock variation: think Tortoise, Trans Am and like- That’s No Way to familiar with and do something to them to make them your minded ensembles. On their fourth release, It’s Still Like Say Goodbye.” John own; in fact, many would get upset over any drastic changes a Secret, acoustic/electronic drummer Tim Fogarty and Mason’s brick-and- to their longtime favorites. With that in mind, Lynne plays bassist/guitarist Kristian Dunn offer 12 terse tracks spattered mortar production it straight here with quiet covers of chestnuts “Silent Night,” with loops, minimal, grooving riffs and ambient-inclined sometimes gets “White Christmas,” “O Holy Night” and the appropriately moments. in the way, but playful “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Unlike some post-rockers, El Ten Eleven have a gift overall, Live Like It’s also not the easiest thing to introduce new songs for humor, beneficial brevity and melodic hooks. The a Millionaire is a to the Christmas canon, but the most interesting cuts on calmly rhythmic “Marriage Is the New Going Steady” is concrete collection Merry Christmas were penned by Lynne. “Ain’t Nothin’ Like a mischievous cut with an easygoing lope. On “Anxiety Is of charms. Christmas” sounds like it was inspired by the light jazz of Les Cheap,” Dunn uses loops and effects pedals to multiply his Grade: B Paul and Mary Ford, while “Xmas” is a depressed and spine double-necked guitar/bass while Fogarty deftly mixes rock —Doug Simpson tingle-inducing look at the holiday season in a broken home, and dance beats: This is head music you can move your feet Live Like a Millionaire is currently available. no doubt informed by Lynne’s personal tragedy (Her parents to. were killed in a murder/suicide when she was young.). The nimble “Ian MacKaye Was Right” name-checks The Red River Buried near Fugazi’s singer, but the bass-abundant arrangement is akin Little Songs About the Big Picture the end of the al– to Add N to (X). Experimental pop edges and drone qualities (Brave) bum, possibly so commingle on “Falling” and “Tomorrow Is an Excuse for Things change quickly in , more than other places as not to bum out Today,” which provide soothing immediacy. it seems sometimes, as if we’re in a race to erase our past and the listener from Grade: B pave it over with modernity. the get-go, “Xmas” —Doug Simpson The Red River’s Little Songs About the Big Picture is an is a simmering It’s Still Like a Secret is currently available. attempt at preservation, vocalist Bill Roberts’ love letter to ’60s-style soul his hometown of Long Beach. tune that recounts Nostalgia can be hard to translate into a pop song presents that never Would It Kill You? without sounding hokey, but Roberts seems to do this had a chance to be (Rocket Science) effortlessly, even pulling off lines like “There’s the Del Taco given, the intense The good news for where my brother cut his finger,” with enough authenticity to loneliness that mis– fans of the power- make something personal work in his favor. This is an album sing a loved one p op-alter nat ive that reads like a well-worn, beloved scrapbook. causes and how those emotions swell on special occasions band Hellogoodbye The sound is lo-fi indie-folk interspersed with like Christmas. The song is out of place on this collection, is that they’re still occasional surprises like a Casio backbeat and horn section, but it’s on a par with Lynne’s best work and, hopefully, it had addictive and pop so exquisitely executed that you too will be scratching your a cathartic effect for her as well. more than ever head wondering why the name of this band isn’t on the lips Grade: B with their Orville of more people. —Kevin Wierzbicki R e d e n b a c h e r ’s “Carol Jean” subtly introduces the theme with Merry Christmas is currently available. charm and oh-so- heartbreaking honesty. Even if you grew up miles from delish vocals of ’s. Sadly, nothing lives up to the Southern California, there’s something here that is universal: Syl Johnson potential of “Baby It’s Fact,” their memorable hit single off of pining for youth and the people and backdrops that made Complete Mythology Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! (2006). it special. (Numero Group) “The Thoughts That Give Me The Creeps” is a Jack “Morning Routine” shimmers with details that turn Johnson is an R&B singer who spent his entire career in Johnson-esque mid-tempo ditty that grooves along a catchy seemingly mundane moments in time magical. “When We the shadow of more successful acts like James Brown and Hawaiian melody but is ultimately forgettable. “When We Are Wild” is birthed on one of those previously mentioned Al Green, a fact that’s covered in detail, sometimes bitterly, First Met” is one of the standout singles with its sincere Casio programs that contrasts with live strings and horns. in the essays and notes that accompany this four-CD box earnestness in both lyrics and vibe. “I Will Give Thanks” is a lively count of blessings for set. Striving to hit the top may have been part of the reason Will the band break out to radio with worthy singles and all of the formative experiences that give life meaning. The that Johnson put out so many records; this collection only take to new heights like peers such as ? Probably horns stick around and add a celebratory air to this one, draws from his output from 1959 (first single, the aching not, but in the end, that might just be good enough for while the production places the listener in the center of the “Teardrops”) through the early ’70s, and it includes more their fans; these chaps haven’t sold out to the big mega-label action, like a house party with a kicking band. than 80 songs. monster and are still able to create a rollicking album on Shifting gears, “Tomahawk” returns to more modest Johnson’s lack of a clear identity could have hurt his their own merits. sounds as Roberts praises the ordinary day over the backdrop popularity in the early days; songs like the surf/soul of “She’s Grade: B- of simple acoustic guitar and whistling. “Apple Valley” is So Fine (I Just Gotta Make Her Mine),” the country-flavored —Don Le an atmospheric wash embellished with ambient sound “They Who Love” and the Dion-styled pop of “I’ve Got Would It Kill You? is currently available. recordings of children at play. Love” could have understandably confused his audience with The delicate tones of “St. Bernard’s Lily” meld with lyrics their disparity. Johnson would eventually have a handful of Masonic built on a perfect premise: introducing someone to your regional hits, but again he didn’t quite carve out his own Live Like a Millionaire hometown with a drive-by history lesson – “This is where sound; “Come Sock it To Me” and “Different Strokes,” both (Self-released) I had my first kiss, here is the corner where my dad had his included here, sold well but mimicked Marvin Gaye and Austin, , fivesome Masonic have been crafting accident…” James Brown, complete with grunts, respectively. And when memorable DIY indie pop for a decade. The group’s fifth “Grande Fass” is fun, with its joyful backing vocals and the Blaxploitation sound came around Johnson milked it self-released long-player, Live Like a Millionaire, fine-tunes basic instrumentation, segueing abruptly into the album’s for all he could, using the exact same music bed and sexy their mix of noise pop, and fuzz-drenched ’60s final destination, “Dirty Dwe,” where coffee shop ambience moaning girls for “Annie Got Hot Pants Power,” “Hot Pants influences. Vocalist Eryn Gettys’ ethereal vocals mirror the supports a bluesy ballad built around an understated piano Lady” and “Hot Pants Annie Pt. 2.” Cardigans’ Nina Persson, while the music glides from Brian and the strum of an acoustic guitar. Johnson is now in his 70s, and there’s no need to worry Wilson-styled piano pop (slowly breathing “They Wanted So No matter if your hometown is Long Beach or about what could have been at this point; the man has given Much” and reverbed “Seems Like a Million Years”) to jangly Poughkeepsie, Little Songs About the Big Picture is the perfect the world five decades worth of good music and as the release guitar-pop (opener “Lifetime of Deception,” which nods to soundtrack for reminiscing, and it might just inspire you to of this set proves, there’s no better time than the present for both Sonic Youth and the twee pop movement). see the place where you live with new eyes. it to finally be heard. The 15 songs focus on renewal and self-reflection: following Grade: A Grade: A the road not taken, fighting back or becoming the person —Natasha Desianto —Kevin Wierzbicki always denied. The psychological themes are reminiscent Little Songs About the Big Picture is currently available. Complete Mythology is currently available.

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Starring Aaron Hill from “Greek,” “College Chef” should be hailed as a pioneer in TV culinary education because ‘COLLEGE not only does it surpass the expectations for most modern cooking shows, it also easily translates cooking recipes and ideas for college students to digest and enjoy. CHEF’ “We want to show how easy it is to do,” says Hill. “That’s the bottom line. Anyone can do it, and there is no reason “Greek”’s Aaron Hill hosts new anyone should be afraid of it. That is a part of what we are trying to do; educate how easy it is to cook and how good Web series. it can be with simple things you find just about anywhere.” This revolutionary Web series starts on a high note and b ny Da ielle Lee never falters, with episode one, titled “Cooking with Beer,”

for those who run from the idea of having to cook for Trueblood ABC Family/Jaimie A s every starving college student knows, themselves. It is an excellent choice to produce a show like there are a few forever-looming questions like, Where’s my this with Hill, because his on-screen persona Charles, aka the The host of “College Chef,” Aaron Hill in “Greek” next meal coming from? Is there anything even semi-edible Beaver, on “Greek” is not someone who is thought of highly in my refrigerator? Is it too late to roll through a drive-thru? outside of the jock circle. But if there is one thing we can normally cook. So it’s a show for everyone.” Is it worthwhile to toil in the kitchen for a meal? learn from jocks, it’s how cooking should be easy for all. “College Chef” is an excellent way to practice and hone If you find yourself pondering over these questions on “I think simplicity is often a good thing,” Hill assures. your cooking skills, which might come in handy for multiple any basis, be it hourly, daily or weekly, then fear not, ABC “Sometimes you tend to overcomplicate things. Most people reasons. Family has the perfect show for you. We all can acknowledge hear about cooking and they kind of freak out, whereas it is “Cafeteria food only has certain hours,” Hill begins. “If that during our most studious endeavors we tend to forget really just a simple process. If we can present it in a way that you want to impress that significant other or you hope to be about our hunger needs until it’s too late, long after the shows how easy it is, how affordable it is and how well it can a significant other, that’s certainly a way to someone’s heart.” dining halls and grocery stores have closed, relying on fast be done on normal household appliances like toaster ovens He continues, “It speaks highly of the [show] that food, microwaveable meals or worse, not eating. For most and electric grills...” someone can watch this, go home and make it themselves, of us college students the time has come to make drastic For those who are unfamiliar with “Greek,” Charles and be happy with themselves and the results, and make improvements in our bad eating habits that have developed earned his nickname in the series for gnawing on a wooden others happy as well.” since mom made us start packing our own lunches. chair during a drunken stupor. So it’s quite fitting for Hill to With episodes like “Gourmet Ramen?” available on ABC When desperate times are upon us, we can no longer jump the shark and educate about the necessity of cooking Family’s Web site on Nov. 15 and “Champion of Breakfast” sustain, let alone nourish, ourselves with lunches that consist skills even for those who are fearful of the kitchen. available Dec. 15, it’s time to stop putting your food needs of soda, salty ramen noodles and loads of high-fructose corn “We are trying to relay how easy it is. We try to throw a into the hands of other people. syrup. It’s time to stop cramming our faces with nachos and little spice and a little comedy and make it a cooking show pizza between classes, and “College Chef” is here to help you! for those who don’t watch cooking shows and who don’t For more information, visit abcfamily.com/greek.

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“The Big C” has taken great care to showcase a broad spectrum of talent. Along with Linney, there are a number ‘THE BIG C’ of excellent and well-respected performers who are also in the cast and among its guest stars. Academy Award nominee And All This Time You Thought Gabourey Sidibe has a recurring role as Andrea, the bitchy high school student in Cathy’s class. Her role happened ­– in Cancer Wasn’t Funny part – thanks to the enthusiasm of test audiences who saw Sidibe in early episodes and couldn’t get enough. b ony eb y march “She’s one of those people who, when you mention her name, people just light up,” says Hunt. “She just walked in I t claims the lives of millions the world and auditioned for us and was great.”

over each year. But who knew that cancer would prove to British import Idris Elba (Takers) was cast as Lenny – the courtesy of Showtime Cliff Lipson, be such a breath of fresh air in programming? Showtime’s school’s muralist and Cathy’s side project love interest. “Sex hit series “The Big C” has taken the once taboo subject and and the City” alum Cynthia Nixon (that’s Miranda to you and Darlene Hunt, creator of “The Big C” turned it into a warm and endearing dark comedy starring me) has signed on as the romantic interest of Cathy’s brother, Laura Linney. As Cathy, she injects wit, sarcasm and heart Sean (actor John Benjamin Hickey). Phyllis Somerville, to keep them coming back each week. From the no-holds- into a woman who has just learned that she has stage IV whom many may remember as the long-suffering mother in barred language to the youthful rebellion demonstrated by melanoma and probably won’t live for much longer. Now, for Little Children, plays Marlene, Cathy’s sharp-tongued elderly both the adult and teenage characters, Hunt’s pet project is a a series that tackles such heady subject matter, you’d think neighbor. And celebrated actor of both stage and screen subject on a lot of lips these days. Cathy will eventually have that its creator would be a survivor, or at least a member of Oliver Platt is Cathy’s man-child husband, Paul. to succumb to her disease, however. This is not lost on its the medical profession. But that’s not the case. The show is There has been much talk since “The Big C” debuted creator who resolved the issue of Cathy’s cancer progression the brainchild of Darlene Hunt. about some of the wild and brash choices that Linney’s during the show’s development. Hunt (who also serves as one of the executive producers character makes throughout her journey. While various “We plan on staying true to the cancer and staying true on “The Big C”) comes from the improvisational comedy portrayals of cancer patients in the past have been dramatic to the disease,” she says. community. She got the idea for the show when she had and tearful, many blogs are abuzz with comments about the Since stage IV cancer – in Cathy’s case – is terminal and her first child and was confronted with her own mortality. character’s selfish behavior and lack of compassion for those untreatable, it leaves one to wonder how that will play out on After the epiphany, Hunt shopped the project to a number of around her. Hunt notes that it was not her intention to make TV. After all, early in the show, Cathy and her doctor discuss networks and received a ton of interest. a drama in the first place. that she realistically may have only a year or so left to live. “ABC actually made us an offer, and they really advocated “I sort of like writing laughter-through-tears-comedy,” “I’ve always told Showtime I could give them six for it,” she explains. she says, adding, “I like to write about truth. And I think a seasons,” explains Hunt. “So each season [of the show] is an But in the end, she realized that she would have much lot of people are touched by truth. I like to be a writer-slash- actual season [in Cathy’s life].” more freedom to explore many of the show’s central themes champion for the everyman.” while working within the liberal sphere of cable television. For fans of the show, that’s been one of the key ingredients “The Big C” airs Mondays at 10:30 p.m. on Showtime.

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ONTHEMENU JSR Photography SUBLIME FOOD LOUNGE 8631 Washington Blvd., Culver City B nY gillia ferguson

I t is rare that a restaurant offers something for every pal– ate and every pocketbook. More often than not restaurants fall into the all-too-familiar categories: too pricey, too noisy, too heavy and/or too crowded. Fortunately for those of us on a shoestring budget with a taste for all things good, Sublime Food Lounge is bridging the gap. Combining the urban chic of downtown Culver City with the casual air of your favorite sports bar and a menu featuring dishes under $20, Chef Randall Rosa and partners are literally offering something for everyone. For those looking for a light dinner or late-night snack, a glass of pinot with a plate of Chef Rosa’s house-made charcuterie on the sidewalk patio is hard to beat. Thinly sliced Lomo and fennel salami share the plate with Fenugreek-cured bresaola, mortadella, house-made quince chutney and three slabs of artisanal cheeses. The wine list, featuring glasses under $10 from small producers, is like the charcuterie plate – always changing. If it’s a flat screen and a cold one you desire, two televisions hovering above the bar and a rotating cast of beers will keep most any sports fan entertained. The bar always FOOD LOVERS DELIGHT boasts two beers on tap, one craft and one Belgian. On a recent visit, I chose the Green Flash IPA, a perfect way to wash down Chef Rosa’s crispy Veal Riblettes. A modern take on • Medium 2 Topping Pizza chicken wings, these two-bite short ribs are slow cooked in duck fat, flash fried and served with a frighteningly addictive Five Spice Salt. • Spaghetti Marinara A back patio equipped with two fireplaces flanked by dark wood booths and benches • Romano Bread Puffs $21.95 is no doubt a party spot. Come early to co-opt a booth and a burger. Locals say that Chef Rosa’s Sublime Burger – seared in a combination of veal and duck fat and piled high with blue and fontina cheeses, avocado and caramelized onions – is fierce competition for the Agoura Hills (818) 707-2121 • Camarillo (805) 389-4700 • Culver City (323) 296-1543 • Encino (818) 990-8820 nearby Father’s Office burger. When date night arrives, whether it’s a first or 10th date, Sublime won’t disappoint. Glendale (818) 247-1946 • Granada Hills (818) 831-1245 • Hollywood (323) 467-5791 • Huntington Beach (714) 964-5926 The restaurant boasts a dimly lit sleek interior. Walls decorated with modern art are Koreatown (213) 386-6884 • Lawndale (310) 214-8704 • Mar Vista (310) 398-0180 • North Hollywood (818) 766-7184 juxtaposed with grainy art house film projections, perhaps an homage to Chef Rosa’s former career in the film industry. Pacoima (818) 890-5515 • Palmdale (661) 947-4545 • Pasadena (626) 577-1723 • Saugus (661) 259-3895 • Simi Valley (805) 522-2586 The juxtaposition of old and new is a theme that extends to the menu as well with eye-catching dishes like Lobster Bacon Mac N Cheese and Foie Gras French Toast. Torrance (310) 792-4604 • Van Nuys (818) 786-3204 • Wilshire/Highland (323) 939-7661 • Winnetka (818) 700-0509 Want to order to impress? Cocktails are a must. Hot Mae’s Spicy Maggie, a jalapeno- Expires 12/31/10 infused margarita, goes down easy, as does the Aperol Fizz made with Aperol, fresh- squeezed orange juice and champagne … a sunset in a glass. The menu encourages sharing. Start with a salad, either the Roasted Beet or Watermelon Caprese and one of the signature flatbreads, either Squash Blossom with truffle goat cheese or warm Wild Mushrooms with burrata and tarragon. Then move PASTA FEAST on to the Crispy Pork Belly. Glazed in root beer, the crisp exterior reveals melt-in-your- Buy a Pasta Dish and Get a mouth pork on a bed of cabbage fennel slaw topped with thinly sliced pears, strawberries and jalapeños – a delight to all the senses. Second Pasta of Equal Whether or not you eat your veggies, do not miss out on a side of brussels sprouts FREE with lardons. Flash fried and pan roasted, the sprouts arrive perfectly charred and crispy or Lesser Value for… with enough lardons to balance out any healthful effects one might receive from eating a bowl full of brussels sprouts. Agoura Hills (818) 707-2121 • Camarillo (805) 389-4700 • Culver City (323) 296-1543 • Encino (818) 990-8820 For dessert, three words: Canelé Bread Pudding. Doused in a vodka-spiked salted caramel sauce and served alongside a crème de Casis-infused whipped cream, it is Glendale (818) 247-1946 • Granada Hills (818) 831-1245 • Hollywood (323) 467-5791 • Huntington Beach (714) 964-5926 downright sinful … not to mention delicious. With so much to choose from, Sublime is a restaurant to frequent, not just visit once. Koreatown (213) 386-6884 • Lawndale (310) 214-8704 • Mar Vista (310) 398-0180 • North Hollywood (818) 766-7184 I know I’ll be back. Pacoima (818) 890-5515 • Palmdale (661) 947-4545 • Pasadena (626) 577-1723 • Saugus (661) 259-3895 • Simi Valley (805) 522-2586

For more information, call (310) 287-2093 or visit sublimefoodlounge.com. Torrance (310) 792-4604 • Van Nuys (818) 786-3204 • Wilshire/Highland (323) 939-7661 • Winnetka (818) 700-0509 Expires 12/31/10

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USC has added freshman Garrett Jackson, Bryce Jones, Curtis Washington and Maurice Jones. Jackson is a 6-foot-6, 215-pound forward who averaged 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals. In high school, out of 29 games Jackson had double-doubles in 13 of them, in 20 of those games he had at least 8 rebounds and in 14 of those he averaged at least 20 points. Jackson attended Westview High School where he proved he could play different positions on offense or defense. Bryce Jones comes from Taft High School and is a 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard that averaged 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals. One of Jones’ most recognizable stats is that during his senior season he had five double-doubles and six double-figure rebound games. Both of these young players’ dedication to producing on both sides of the ball will serve as a big contribution to the USC team. Washington is a 6-foot-10, 230-pound forward from Elizabethtown High School in Kentucky. He averaged 8 points and 4 rebounds as a junior. Although he missed several games during his senior year due to an injured ankle, Washington proved to be a good shot blocker and rebounder. Those two aspects of his defensive game will add to USC front line. Lastly, USC recruited Maurice Jones from Arthur Hill High School. Jones is a 5-foot-7, 155-pound guard that

Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/MCT Angeles Luis Sinco/Los averaged 30 points, 12 assists, five rebounds and four steals. His explosive offense will be sure to excite fans and spectators The UCLA Bruins hope to rise to the top of the Pac-10 with players like Malcolm Lee. at games. Jones’ speed will allow him to stretch the court and create plays for the rest of his teammates. He is known for brings some college experience as he joins his young rookie his long-range jumper, but one of his most important stats teammates. Jones averaged 14.5 points and 4.9 rebounds and was that in his four years at Arthur Hill he scored more than MEN’S led his team in assists (5.7 per game), steals (3.5 per game) 1,800 points, had 705 assists, more than 300 rebounds and and free-throw percentage (77 percent) as a sophomore in the 200 steals. 2009-10 season. Although young, it’s these types of versatile players whom BASKETBALL Another great addition that the Bruins made is that they USC needs to take their team to the next level and into the went out and recruited the Wear brothers. David and Travis postseason in the future. As these rookies make their transition USC and UCLA go back to the were both McDonald All-Americans (for Mater Dei High into a more developed system of basketball, these players are School) and are coming in as transfers as well. The twin key to the Trojans’ success. The consistency in their game will drawing board. brothers are coming from North Carolina to join the UCLA allow USC to go far in the Pac-10 conference eventually. roster. The 6-foot-10 brothers add lots of size to the team. Even though players like DeMar DeRozan headed to the B aY elis hernandez Travis averaged 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds, while David NBA in 2009 (chosen by the Toronto Raptors, ninth overall) averaged 2.9 points and 1.7 rebounds. and Marcus Johnson and Dwight Lewis headed overseas to T Ahe UCL Bruins are hungry to get back The Bruins’ young team has lots of potential if the play, USC has yet to forget its veteran rising stars still on the to work and redeem their good name as men’s basketball chemistry is right once they start the season. But UCLA still roster. Senior Donte Smith, 5-foot-11, 180-pound guard, will champion contenders. With hopes of getting on top of the has some veterans returning to the team such as 6-foot-4 be given one of the starting guard positions this year. Being Pac-10 this season, the Bruins added lots of young talent guard Malcolm Lee who averaged 12 points, four rebounds, part of the secondary last season he is seen now as a more to the roster. Looking to add versatility, UCLA managed to three assists and one steal. experienced player who will serve as a spark to ignite the pick up Top 10 talent recruit Joshua Smith, Tyler Lamb, Alex The Bruins took a light blow as they lost 6-foot-5 guard Trojan offense. Working on his shot from three-point range, Schrempf, Lazeric Jones and the Wear brothers – Travis and Michael Roll to the NBA draft. Roll was a top NCAA player Smith will be looked upon as one of the team’s outside threats. David. drafted by the Toronto Raptors. As he joins the many alumni With Smith taking the outside shots, he still can lean on his Smith has been projected as UCLA’s best prospect since that play in the NBA, the Bruins have enough talent to replace teammate Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic is a 6-foot-10, 240-pound the recruitment of Kevin Love in 2006. Smith is a powerful the hole that Roll left in their starting lineup. junior forward deemed as the team’s multi-talented big man. 6-foot-10 center from Kentwood High School who can defend UCLA head coach Ben Howland seems confident in the He has a unique style of play that allows him to score inside the rim and consistently get rebounds and second-chance recruited class that UCLA put together, but he has his work and outside, as well as defend on both sides of the ball. points. Smith averaged 26.8 points and 13.5 rebounds per cut out for him and his staff as they take on these young stars. As the USC Trojans continue to push forward for a good game in 2008, which was a school record. He was rated the No. The Bruins will be able to see how this young talent comes season and construct a Pac-10-contending team, they open up 1 center and No. 10 overall recruit in the country by ESPN. together and what they are able to produce as they open up their season against UC Irvine on Nov. 13 at the Galen Center. Smith joins elite all-star Lamb from Mater Dei High their 2010-11 season against Cal State Northridge Nov. 12 at USC and UCLA will have to really get their freshmen School who also decided to continue his basketball career . recruits ready for the college-style basketball they’re about with the Bruins. Lamb is a 6-foot-4 guard from Santa Ana, Also, they hopefully will work to improve from last year’s to encounter. They will be going up against teams like Cal Calif., who averaged 14 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.3 14-18 overall record, and get ready to face their cross-town and State, who ranked in the Top 5 of the Pac-10 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. Lamb’s defensive tenacity and rival USC who swept them during the regular season last year. Conference rankings last season. Also, although Oregon and three-point accuracy are good contributions to the Bruin Across town the USC Trojans are looking to regroup Stanford ranked in the bottom of the standings, they still team, and he is seen as a real outside threat. after implementing sanctions last season that prevent them look to be a threat this season. Both of those teams will be Schrempf is a 6-foot-5, 227-pound forward who was seen from continuing into the postseason. According to ESPN, the looking to upset any team within the conference. Washington as an all-star at Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Wash. In team self-sanctioned themselves last season due to an internal State finished last in the conference last year, but don’t count 2009, Schrempf averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 investigation that found out NCAA violations had occurred them out so far as their offense has produced an impressive 41 assists per game. During his senior year he had five double- leading back to O.J. Mayo, who was on the USC roster for the percent accuracy from 3-point range. doubles. He has won two MVP titles and one co-MVP title 2007-2008 season. All the teams in the Pac-10 are looking for championships at an all-star game in Bellevue and at the Martin Luther King The self-imposed sanctions ban USC from playing in the and to make a mark this 2010-2011 Basketball Season. Cal is Holiday Hoop Fest. His leadership and dedication are great postseason, cause a reduction in scholarships and the vacating looking to stay on top while USC and UCLA go on to challenge assets to the Bruin team. of all wins from the 2007-2008 season. them to regain their respective standings. One thing is for Jones is a 6-foot, 187-pound guard from Simeon High USC’s overall record was 16-14 last season with a road sure, with the impressive 2010 recruitment class this season, School in Chicago, Ill. Jones is a junior this season after record of 2-9. Hoping to improve from that the Trojans the No. 1 spot seems to be up in the air, and it all comes down transferring from John A. Logan College. As a transfer, he looked to add size, versatility and leadership to their team. to who wants it more.

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Katz’s pass to Joe Halahuni for the 28-yard gain resulted in visiting Arizona State Sun Devils at the Coliseum Nov. 6 a touchdown. in conference action. Having lost to the top-ranked team BACK ON THE Thereafter, defense was a prominent part of the game, in Oregon a week before, the Trojans came back to silence especially for the Bruins, since they only relinquished another critics yet again. The Trojans improve to 6-3 overall and 3-3 TD in the third quarter (11:20) when Markus in PAC-10 play, good enough for fifth place thus far; they WINNNING Wheaton rushed for 22 yards and an eventual score that gave have four games left in the season. the Beavers their only lead of the affair. UCLA responded at “We’re not good enough to overlook anybody,” USC 1:45 as tailback rushed up the middle of head coach Lane Kiffin admits. TRACK the field for a one-yard TD score, tying the game at 14. After being down 7-0 by the end of the first quarter, The game was held scoreless until Forbath kicked the the Trojans took a 14-7 lead into halftime. The second half, b ay m rvin vasquez long game-winning field goal. however, resulted in a scoring show for both squads. USC “Death, taxes and Forbath,” Bruins head coach Rick led 29-21 by the end of three, but it was not until the fourth UCLA 17, OSU 14 Neuheisel admits. quarter that the Trojans sealed the victory after a failed two- A rather low-scoring game and above par defensive playing For the game, Brehaut threw for 127 yards on 13-of-19 point conversion landed USC’s way when Malcolm Smith lifted the UCLA Bruins football squad over the visiting attempts, but he rushed for 61 yards and a score. Franklin returned it for the score. Oregon State Beavers 17-14 at the in Pasadena carried the running load with 23 carries for 100 yards and Joe Houston kicked a game-winning field goal of 29 Nov. 6. a TD. yards to lift the Trojans after being down 33-31 late in the Senior kicker kicked the Westwood squad With the win, the Bruins improve to 4-5 overall and 2-4 last period. to a win with a 51-yard field goal with just one second in Pac-10 play. They are just two wins shy of becoming bowl “Redemption is a sweet thing,” Houston comments. remaining in the entire game. eligible. Sophomore posted 215 passing “I have always wanted one of those,” Forbath says of the “We are athletes, we’re competitors,” defensive lineman yards to go along with three touchdowns but also had two winning boot. “I wasn’t sure I was ever going to get one. That David Carter states. “We need to get that extra game. That’s interceptions. Eight different Trojans had two receptions or was the perfect opportunity.” what we do. We love to play football. We’re here to get to a more for the game, including fullback Stanley Havili’s three UCLA’s defense only allowed 267 total net yards, which bowl game. We’re not just here to go. We’re hungry.” receptions for 43 yards and a TD. Running back Marc Tyler includes preventing a 100-yard rusher to reach that mark. The Bruins also snapped a three-game losing streak. rushed for 119 yards on just 12 carries. Also, UCLA had five more first downs than Oregon State did Meanwhile, the Beavers dropped to 4-4 and 3-2 in conference One of the setbacks for the Trojans this season has been to go along with two lost fumbles. action. their inability to be effective on the pass rush. Although he was sacked three times, quarterback Richard After hosting two straight contests at home, the Bruins “That’s something we’ve not done a great job of this Brehaut managed to produce solidly when necessary. Brehaut travel to Washington to face the Huskies in Seattle Thursday, season, but this is a little bit of a normal team as far as staying gave the Bruins a one-touchdown edge after he rushed for Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. in the pocket,” Kiffin says of the lack of pass rush. the game’s initial score from seven yards out at 11:23 in USC now travels to Arizona for a critical showdown the first quarter. The Beavers took nearly eight minutes to USC 34, ASU 33 against the No. 18-ranked Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 13, at respond, but they eventually did with 3:11 on the clock. Ryan USC managed to earn an important 34-33 win over the 5 p.m.

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G oals by Edson Buddle and Omar Gonzalez within a 10-minute span lifted the Los Angeles Galaxy past the Seattle Sounders FC and into the Western Conference Championship at the Home Depot Center in Carson Nov. 7. “In a game of this magnitude, this time of year, I’m pleased with it,” Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena states. “Whether it’s the best we’ve played, I don’t know. But it was certainly good enough.” The sold-out stadium witnessed perfectly placed set pieces by midfielder David Beckham for eventual scores in the first half, giving the Galaxy a comfortable 2-0 lead by halftime. “It’s important for me to have players to put the ball on the top of their heads or at their feet,” Beckham says. “I know that if I’ve got the ball in the right area, we have brave enough players and good enough players to score.” Beckham’s first assist came in the 19th minute off a right-flank corner kick that found a mobile Buddle, who headed the ball into the back of the net. Omar Gonzalez put the Galaxy up by two eight minutes later when a curled free kick by Beckham landed on the head of a diving Gonzalez, who marvelously thundered the score past Seattle’s goalkeeper Kasey Keller. Arena states that Beckham’s set pieces were terrific. For the match, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Donovan Ricketts made three saves and gave everyone a scare after suffering a bruised right knee after a collision with a Seattle forward. “I never leave games unless something is broken, so no chance. It was painful initially, Click on big5sportinggoods.com to find weekly specials, coupons, gift cards and to locate a Big 5 store near you. but as the game went on, it got a little bit better,” Ricketts says as he laughs of potentially Play! To Ready You Get We being subbed out. Los Angeles now faces FC on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. for a chance to advance to the MLS Cup for the second consecutive season.

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to everyone. ANN ARBOR Music (and Beer!): The Ann Arbor area has a considerable music history; classic rocker Bob Seger spent his formative W hat’s there to do besides go days prowling the downtown area and wrote his hit “Main Street” about, you guessed it, Ann Arbor’s Main Street. Of blue? course, the main drag has changed considerably since then, but all along Main Street is where you’ll find quirky places to b y kevin wierzbicki shop and eat. Iggy Pop came out of here too, and the house that he and the rest of the Stooges lived in still stands; the A ronn A b r, Mich., is home to the main cam– Stooges album Fun House is named after all the debauched pus of the University of Michigan, revered not only as one of behavior that occurred in the residence. the country’s top schools for academic learning but also as Ann Arbor is home to hip record label Ghostly an athletic powerhouse. During football season especially, the International where they regularly put out music by acts school slogan of “Go Blue!” can be seen and heard everywhere like Shigeto, Matthew Dear and Gold Panda. Many Ghostly as it seems like the entire city roots for the Wolverines. acts play at concert venue the Blind Pig (208 S. First St.; The University of Michigan Museum of Art Regardless of the season, Ann Arbor is a fun-loving city where blindpigmusic.com) when they come through town; interesting things to do and see are always at hand, making it otherwise the local music scene revolves around the Savoy (23 easy for visitors to get in the spirit of “Going Blue” no matter N. Washington in nearby Ypsilanti). You Gotta Eat: The restaurant scene in Ann Arbor is very what their collegiate alliance might be. Add some of these Ann Arbor is also famous for its microbrews, and at the attuned to the locavore movement and dozens of places activities to your Ann Arbor-area adventure, and you’ll be Arbor Brewing Company (114 E. Washington St.) you can pride themselves on serving only or mostly foods grown or sure to have a memorable time. actually take a college-level (non-credit) beer appreciation produced in the area. Beezy’s Coffee & Cafe (20 N. Washington class or just indulge in frosty mugs of Faricy-Fest Irish Stout, St., Ypsilanti; beezyscafe.com) uses locally grown ingredients Have an Arty Party: The University of Michigan Museum of Uskratsch Mai Bock and Milestone Cask Porter. in their homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and vegan Art (525 South State St.; umma.umich.edu), located on the items. Beezy’s is also where a lot of musicians like to eat, so university’s central campus, houses more than 18,000 works A Shoe for You: Puffer Reds (113 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; you never know who’ll be dining next to you. of art, including Japanese, Korean, Buddhist and African pufferreds.com) is a music, clothing and shoe store that exhibits along with a full floor dedicated to European art. has specialized in street-level urban fashion since 1979. The University of Michigan Club of Los Angeles offers The Modern and Contemporary Art section is always The store is often chosen as an exclusive outlet for limited- scholarships for Los Angeles students considering enrollment a favorite; here you’ll find pieces that range from sublimely edition sneakers (like a Puffer Red-branded Adidas) causing at the University of Michigan. Details at umclubla.umclubs. avant-garde to just plain weird. Qualified students can “sneakerheads” to line up down the block when new kicks com. arrange to study pieces that are not on display to the general come in. Master P, Too-Short, Keri Hilson, Jadakiss and the public and there’s always a social event going on that’s open late Notorious B.I.G. have all shopped here. For more information, visit www.annarbor.org.

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The new Matt Smith era of “Doctor Who” begins with The the century’s most deadly weapon in the riveting documentary Complete Fifth Series. Car Bomb. SPECIAL Become a master of the grill while traveling the world Iconoclast, cult hero, art world phenomenon – Jean- with author Steven Raichlen in Primal Grill: Volume Three. Michel Basquiat was many things during his all-too-brief career. Starting as a Lower East Side graffiti artist, Basquiat FEATURES Under the Radar: Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci star in Love was soon hobnobbing with the likes of Andy Warhol. The Ranch, the story of the infamous Las Vegas brothel. Taylor man, the myth and the legend are examined in Jean-Michel b y mike sebastian Hackford (Ray) directs. Basquiat: The Radiant Child featuring interviews with friends Michael Imperioli (“The Sopranos”) makes his directorial and colleagues. The Majors: Michael Cera stars in the quirky adaptation of debut with The Hungry Ghosts. the beloved graphic novel Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. To win Martin Landau and Ellen Burstyn star in the heartwarming The Horror! The Horror! A new spin on a timeworn the heart of the girl he loves, Cera must do battle to the death love story Lovely, Still. genre, the micro-budget British phenomenon Colin is a with her seven exes. Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) directs. The Two Escobars is the true story of two men with the zombie flick from the undead’s point of view. Adam Sandler assembles his old Bad Boys of “SNL” buds same last name – one a drug kingpin, the other a soccer star – Michael Madsen gives another of his magnetic psycho (Kevin James filling in for Chris Farley) for Grown Ups. A and the connection between them that leads to tragedy. performances in The Brazen Bull. group of high school friends convene for the Fourth of July Also available: Last Day of Summer, Three and Out, The dead rise from their graves in Damned By Dawn, a full weekend and forget their responsibilities by getting in touch ExTerminators, Sundance selection The Dry Land tilt horror flick in the Sam Raimi mold. with their inner slackers. Carrie and the girls are fish out of in the Middle The Vault: Musical fans rejoice. TCM Greatest Classic Films Blu Notes: A watershed film in the post-apocalyptic genre East in Sex and the City 2. releases two new collections, Astaire and Rogers and Busby and the film that made Mel Gibson an international star,Mad Zac Efron gets serious in the poignant coming-of-age tale Berkeley Musicals, featuring some of the best singing and Max comes to hi-def. The action-packed revenge flick comes Charlie St. Cloud, co-starring Kim Basinger and Ray Liotta. dancing to be captured on film. Each collection features four with both the original Australian audio track and the dubbed films, including classics likeTop Hat, Gold Diggers of 1937 and American version. The Idiotbox: Tim Roth returns as a psychologist who is 42nd Street. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical The Sound an expert in reading body language to detect falsehoods in of Music comes to Blu-ray in a three-disc 45th Anniversary Lie to Me: The Complete Second Season. Based on a real-life Stranger Than Fiction: Although he may not be a Edition. Bonus features include commentary by Julie Andrews, professional, Roth is brought in to get to the truth of various household name, John Cazale acted in a handful of the best Christopher Plummer and director Robert Wise, plus a sing- cases. movies ever made before dying an early death. I Knew It Was along feature. Hank and Dean are back for more hilarious lampooning You: Rediscovering John Cazale gives Fredo his due. Friends The Rat Pack plans the ultimate Vegas heist in the original of ’60s-era Jonny Quest adventure shows in the Adult Swim and collaborators Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Sidney Lumet Ocean’s 11. Frank, Deano, Sammy and Peter Lawford ooze cool series The Venture Bros: Season 4, Vol. 1. and others pay tribute. in this 50th Anniversary Edition, which includes an excerpt of The Great Detective is transposed to modern day in the Ex-CIA agent Robert Baer, the inspiration for George “The Tonight Show” featuring guest host as well BBC’s Sherlock: Season One. Clooney’s character in Syriana, re-evaluates the car bomb as as commentary by Angie Dickinson and Frank Sinatra Jr.

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