A&E

The other day, I was waiting in line at Blockbuster. Everything was fine until the trailer for Crank 2 came on right above the cash register. My testosterone levels revved up while the older folks in line rolled their eyes like their pupils were hamsters caught in wheels. When Revolutionary Road came on, the ladies were near tears while I ripped out a solid yawn. But when an ad for the new Beatles Rock Band game came on, everyone was watching.

ROCK: Three of rock music’s biggest legends team up in the new documentary film by Davis Guggenheim.

SUBJECT: An Asian-American manchild is taught how to be a man — by a child — in this new indie flick.

When I first told people that I planned on going to a Star Trek convention, I was met with a few different responses — most of which included me being called a nerd. But I’ll proudly agree. I admit that I am definitely what you would call a nerd.

Felix Da Housecat, or Felix Stallings, has helped pioneer almost every electronica genre: house, elctroclash, trance—the list goes on. If there is anything...

Arctic Monkeys give every young bloke with a guitar a glint of hope in their eyes. It’s hard to believe that four young...

“Successful” is an understatement when describing Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar has released an unprecedented string of critically acclaimed films. The films don’t just satisfy those hard to please critics, but they are sure to keep kids of any age smiling. Matinee showings are filled with kids, but often midnight premieres are highlighted by their fair share of college students. It’s easy to get caught up in the originality of all these wonderful films and feel like a kid again, even if you came into the film with a kid of your own. The wit of Pixar movies makes them classic films in any sense, films that, unlike most animated movies, transcend the age barrier.

So, this is the last week of the last school quarter — oh, I can already taste the sweet summer freedom — and though many students are deluged with papers and finals, many other students plan to drift aimlessly through this week. Instead of getting intoxicated and watching hours of YouTube videos, why not check out some of the events that UC Irvine’s art departments have to offer?

Horror films, more so than films of other genres, tend to tow a fine line between creating anxiety and hilarity.

Ever wanted to play Pokémon trainer and action star in mythically re-imagined 1920’s Japan?

A girlfriend experience, by urban definition, is a high-class, high-cost relationship with a call-girl, who under the provisions of the transaction will provide sex (with protection), oral sex (without protection) and generally maintain the minute actions and idiosyncrasies that come with a dedicated “girlfriend” relationship. Now that we are familiar with the basic law of the land, we can begin. This the premise of Steven Soderbergh’s newest film, “The Girlfriend Experience.”

Often, films and television shows are praised for their directing style, actor performances, cinematography or special effects. Yet, many individuals often overlook the fundamental foundation that makes a film or TV show possible: screenwriting. Without a script, these other elements would not be possible. From “Good Will Hunting” to “Juno,” screenwriting has been a key aspect that has defined a performance or produced those memorable lines that you can’t help but say at the opportune moment.