In his first book, titled “Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms,” former diplomat Gerard Russell provides a fascinating, though at times poorly written, view of these various faiths. His first-hand experiences with native peoples are remarkable, but they are diluted by needless anecdotes and other extraneous information. […]
Being rereleased for the Halloween season, “Saw” still proves to be as scary as when it was first released. The film’s sadistic tone, coupled with its suspenseful and unexpected plot twists, results in a film that stands as one of the genre’s bests.
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As Killer Mike and El-P’s sophomore album, “Run the Jewels 2” is an impressive feat, as the pair tries new styles, gains tonal consistency and successfully incorporates aspects of rock into their production.
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The face of Electronic Dance Music, Calvin Harris, continues to impress EDM fans in his newest album, “Motion,” by sticking to his usual mesmerizing dance hits. […]
Seemingly expected to have been categorized with the rest of the other male country artists all over the radio, Sam Hunt takes a more relaxed, romantic stance on his R&B-influenced debut album, “Montevallo.” […]
“Nightcrawler,” directed by Dan Gilroy and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is intense and suspenseful, combining skillful acting with an engrossing plot to create a must-see film that never disappoints.
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The “Landscapes of Devotion: Scared Sites of India” exhibition, which consists of paintings and photographs depicting religious stories and locations of India, intrigues viewers by depicting a rich culture largely unknown by the Western World. […]
The “Archibald Motley: Jazz Age Modernist” exhibit, on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of the Art, creates a vivid and lively atmosphere through Motley’s colorful and energetic paintings. […]
“Samurai: Japanese Armor,” from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is an array of pieces that focuses on showing the evolution of Japanese samurai armor over the course of seven centuries. It features armor, poised in fighting positions, ranging from men on horseback to solo pieces highlighting individual aspects of the armor or specific weapons.
Upon entry to the exhibit, one is greeted by three gigantic horses with three different types of samurai armor riding on their backs, instantly setting the warlike tone of the entire exhibit. Additionally, the majority of the displays imitates a warrior stance, further immersing the viewer in the conflict-ridden lifestyle of feudal Japan. […]
Ben Howard’s sophisticated instrumental skills, melodic voice and poetic lyrics capture the true art of a solo performance and provide a darker contrast to his previous work. While some of his tracks are slow and become dull, it is hard to deny the genius behind “I Forget Where We Were.” […]
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