Wiz Khalifa fades away slowly in Blacc Hollywood
The rapper’s latest album fails to generate momentum for his faltering solo career.
Janelle Monae thrills with Stevie Wonder cameo at the Hollywood Bowl
Janelle Monae’s Los Angeles leg of her “The Electric Lady” 2013 tour had a stop at Club Nokia in Downtown L.A. The smaller venue left the heralded R&B songstress in an odd position. Despite her dynamic set list with tunes from her recent and earlier albums, not enough people attended. Luckily, Monae was able to […]
How to Train Your Dragon 2 lives up to original
Dreamworks' animated sequel addresses social themes while remaining an entertaining film for all ages.
Girl power triumphs in ‘Other Woman’
Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann star in The Other Woman, a romantic comedy directed by The Notebook‘s Nick Cassavetes.
Kitchen cooks up Lebanese dishes
New Lebanese restaurant offers traditional dishes with healthy, fresh ingredients.
City Tavern supplies gourmet dishes for less
The newly relocated restaurant offers delicious meals fit for a college budget.
Milius exposes legend and man
Milius, shot by directors Joey Figueroa and Zak Knutson, is one of the few documentaries with an ending that must not be spoiled. While other nonfiction films have no room for a climactic twist, this documentary, a look into the life of writer-director John Milius, surprises until the end and stirs emotion throughout its second […]
Google Chromebooks a worthwhile option for students
Whether for taking notes, writing papers or just wasting time in class, it is generally accepted that a laptop is a necessary tool for survival in the modern classroom. Most students searching for a new computer before or during college decide between Apple’s Macbook line or a range of machines running the latest Windows. But […]
Independent Student Productions brings Macbeth to USC
Shakespeare’s Macbeth will open Halloween night at USC’s Massman Theatre. The play, produced by Independent Student Productions, takes a creative approach to Macbeth by shifting the gender dynamics and presenting the play in a timeless setting. The director, Elisabeth Morgan, a senior majoring in theatre and English, drew inspiration from studying abroad in London. After […]
Panic! delivers mature, energetic sounds
The Las Vegas based alternative rock outfit returns from its 2011 effort Vices & Virtues with Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!