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Lack of Originality on Television

There are two things I will admit to you before I vent about television. I do not have cable, thus I am limited to about seven channels, and I am still upset at FOX for canceling the greatest show ever made, 'Arrested Development.'

Quality of Life

The world of graffiti writers and art has never before been explored in depth by film or media. Director Benjamin Morgan's new film 'Quality of Life' gives an inside look at the unique subculture of graffiti artists and their essentially public works of a

L.A. Racism Wins Over Gay Cowboys: Inside the 78th Annual Academy

I am the type of person who hates the Oscars, yet watches every minute of the event every year. As far as Oscars go, this year was quite boring on the surface, besides the two surprises of the night, 'Crash' for Best Picture and Three Six Mafia winning Be

Brazilian Carnival

As the samba beats resounded, the women wearing extravagant costumes

‘Cats’ Prance Their Way to the Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton

Presented in over 20 countries and translated into 10 different languages, Andrew Lloyd-Webber's dramatic spectacle 'Cats' opened at the Plummer Auditorium of the Fullerton Civic Light Opera on Feb. 17.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Light Up

Stages are funny things. A good performer steps onto a stage and, somewhere in midstep, changes into someone different. Or maybe a good performer makes the transition in priming for the show, during their sound check. Maybe they start adjusting their gait

A Sensual Tango of the Dances

A burst of rich notes filled the Irvine Barclay Theatre as Esteban Riera strutted onto stage. His sultry yet vibrant voice aroused a passionate atmosphere one can only attribute to Buenos Aires. Once he sent the audience reeling into the soul of Argentina

Converse With Art at the Beall Center in ‘5 ’til 12′

Always the place for unique and interesting exhibits, the Beall Center for Art and Technology is now displaying another one of its signature showcases. '5 'til 12' is an interactive video-based art form that takes the shape of a narrative and, in this cas

‘Orpheus’ Descends On UCI

'Orpheus Descending' opened at UC Irvine's Studio Theater with an explosion on Thursday, March 2. I am always a little hesitant when I go see a Tennessee Williams production for fear that it will be taken out of context completely.

Gianni Schicchi A comedy of Fellini-esque proportions

In Florence, Italy, Buoso Donati, a wealthy and successful film director, celebrates his birthday with what appears to be a loving family. Yet before the first slice of cake can be cut, Donati inadvertently claims it for himself by dying, his head's fall

The Real Stars of ‘American Idol’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Judges have it hard. No matter how they score any competition, they are bound to piss off many performers and fans every time they decide on a score. Often, they are accused of favoritism (Car and Driver magazine when evaluating BMWs), bribery (the infamo

‘Night’ Lights Up Russia

'Night Watch,' directed by Timur Bekmambetov, opened in American theaters this past week and made its splash down at University Center Theater. The movie is one of the highest grossing movies of all time made in Russia, beating 'Spiderman 2' and 'Lord of

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