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Comedy@SCA serves as breakthrough for USC


There is a saying in show business that goes something like, “Dying is easy, but comedy is hard.” Though the best comedians make comedy look perfectly simple, if not easy, it is quite difficult to make a movie funny. The number of unfunny movies that have been released over the years are a testament to […]

Student activism needed


Students should take advantage of creative media outlets by reaching out to the community.

USC to collaborate with state on film showcase


The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has awarded the USC School of Cinematic Arts a $1-million grant to collaborate on the American Film Showcase program, it announced Oct. 11. The program has its origins in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s ‘smart power diplomacy.’ The program is aimed at utilizing movies to […]