By Cody Marion In 1927, sound and image became forever linked with the production of The Jazz Singer, the very first feature film to synchronize dialogue with visuals. While some proclaimed it to be the death of filmmaking, others championed it, arguing that the medium was progressing and evolving into something much more engrossing than what had already been an undeniably … [Read more...] about Hearing is Believing
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What We Talk About When We Talk About LA: A Bender in Chicago
By Andrew Ramirez The Sofitel Hotel in downtown Chicago is French-themed and perfumed. From street level, it’s angular and tall, a modern and narrow structure cutting upward in the sky. The sharp exterior is confirmed by the buildings dim interior halls ending it points instead of walls. At breakfast in the downstairs lobby, the waiters serve pastries and black coffee out of … [Read more...] about What We Talk About When We Talk About LA: A Bender in Chicago
Curbside Cuisine: Forgettable Fusion
By Juliana Appenrodt I see it parked on Hoover Street all the time, hugging the curb at the halfway point between Starbucks and Denny’s in the UV: Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos. Though I’ve walked or biked past it a dozen times, I never paid it much attention, probably because nothing about the truck or its concept stood out to me. Last Tuesday, however, I was on my way … [Read more...] about Curbside Cuisine: Forgettable Fusion
Life Lessons for Earthlings and Others: Paranormal Pedagogy
Get excited, everyone! Because they day you have been waiting for is finally here! The first horror film! Cue the celebratory body shots! Or, you know, just eat a cookie. That’s more my style in terms of celebrations. But anywho, after putting off horror films for the past few weeks (because living in South Central can be scary enough on its own sometimes) I decided to … [Read more...] about Life Lessons for Earthlings and Others: Paranormal Pedagogy
The Don’ts of Dating: Don’t Be The Jealous Type
By Eric Weintraub We’ve all heard the stories: Zeke’s cheating on his girlfriend and Beverly left her husband for the pool guy and Tiffany’s boyfriend is only dating her to get to her sister. So after hearing about all the horrible things couples do to each other, you’d think you were crazy for trusting anyone you date in this world. But the thing is, even though … [Read more...] about The Don’ts of Dating: Don’t Be The Jealous Type