In a packed auditorium, Daniel Arriaga discussed the life of a Pixar character designer at a clip screening for “Coco” to a crowd of animation students Friday at the Beach Auditorium. The film’s release isn’t until Thanksgiving day, but attendees were given a sneak peek of a few clips before[Read More…]
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Star Wars Day: ‘May the fourth’ be with you, next gen
As a young girl of Generation Y who spent an immense amount of time jamming 11.5-inch Barbie dolls into my brother’s Imperial AT-AT walker, my affinity for the ‘70s, space-set saga started early. Announcing my fatherhood into oscillating fans, renaming the family dog to ‘Chewie,’ dueling my brother with light[Read More…]
‘Eyes Wide Open,’ but cover your ears
We almost have to commend Sabrina Carpenter for trying. Almost. The 15 year-old Disney Channel star’s Tuesday release, “Eyes Wide Open,” is a poor excuse for a pop album. “Eyes Wide Open” reminisces of early Taylor Swift and backburner Colbie Caillat. Its hopeful tone throughout becomes annoying and the songs[Read More…]