Editorials :: Arts & Entertainment
Interview with Avengers Producer Kevin Feige
For the past 12 years Kevin Feige has been thrilling audiences again and again from behind the scenes as a film producer for Marvel Studios. His resume includes an astounding 25 films including huge blockbuster hits like X-Men, Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America and many more, but his newest film The Avengers aims to top all previous efforts for Marvel.
For the past 12 years Kevin Feige has been thrilling audiences again and again from behind the scenes as a film producer for Marvel Studios. His resume includes an astounding 25 films including huge blockbuster hits like X-Men, Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America and many more, but his newest film The Avengers aims to top all previous efforts for Marvel.
More Than Just the Village Idiot
Idiot is a negative term that gets thrown around a lot. But whether you're being called an idiot or a substitute term, one thing is for certain—it’s not a compliment. Sure you may be able to count cards at the casino, but when someone calls you Rain man it isn't exactly high praise and when your friends tell you the village is calling looking for their missing idiot you best believe they're having a chuckle at your expense. But there is one instance where the word idiot could come up in conversation and it isn't automatically negative and that's in regards to Green Day's groundbreaking musical American Idiot.
Idiot is a negative term that gets thrown around a lot. But whether you're being called an idiot or a substitute term, one thing is for certain—it’s not a compliment. Sure you may be able to count cards at the casino, but when someone calls you Rain man it isn't exactly high praise and when your friends tell you the village is calling looking for their missing idiot you best believe they're having a chuckle at your expense. But there is one instance where the word idiot could come up in conversation and it isn't automatically negative and that's in regards to Green Day's groundbreaking musical American Idiot.
Interview With Rachel Boston
Rachel Boston is anything but your typical actress. This Southern Belle has quite the resume including roles in major films like (500) Days of Summer and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, guest appearances on every show from NCIS and 7th Heaven to Grey’s Anatomy and Castle, and of course her starring role as Detective Abigail Chaffee on the hit series In Plain Sight.
Rachel Boston is anything but your typical actress. This Southern Belle has quite the resume including roles in major films like (500) Days of Summer and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, guest appearances on every show from NCIS and 7th Heaven to Grey’s Anatomy and Castle, and of course her starring role as Detective Abigail Chaffee on the hit series In Plain Sight.
All the Way to the Bank
It's been said many times that a picture is worth 1,000 words. At an average of 40 cents per word (the lower end of an average wage for writers) it's no wonder that Hollywood blockbusters cost millions (filmed at 24 frames per second at an average of 7,740 seconds per film we get 185,760 frames multiplied by 1,000 words per frame gets us 185,760,000 words at a rate of 40 cents for a grand total of $74,304,000�phew that's a lot of math). But what is a musical worth? In the case of the Segerstrom Center�s newest production, it's worth its weight in gold.
It's been said many times that a picture is worth 1,000 words. At an average of 40 cents per word (the lower end of an average wage for writers) it's no wonder that Hollywood blockbusters cost millions (filmed at 24 frames per second at an average of 7,740 seconds per film we get 185,760 frames multiplied by 1,000 words per frame gets us 185,760,000 words at a rate of 40 cents for a grand total of $74,304,000�phew that's a lot of math). But what is a musical worth? In the case of the Segerstrom Center�s newest production, it's worth its weight in gold.
More Music More Art More People x 2: Coachella Preview 2012
The exact same lineup will be performing on the very same stages for the second weekend as they did the first. It will be a deja vu experience for the performers, but the audience will get fresh acts. Though it is unlikely that too many people will want to subject themselves to Coachella for 6 days with the same performers, it is possible that one could, hypothetically, go to the Indio Polo Fields twice in two weeks and see completely different rock and DJ shows.
The exact same lineup will be performing on the very same stages for the second weekend as they did the first. It will be a deja vu experience for the performers, but the audience will get fresh acts. Though it is unlikely that too many people will want to subject themselves to Coachella for 6 days with the same performers, it is possible that one could, hypothetically, go to the Indio Polo Fields twice in two weeks and see completely different rock and DJ shows.
Golden Sands and Silver Screens
Since its humble beginnings the Newport Beach Film Festival has grown not only in stature, but also in popularity. Every year seems to bring bigger and brighter stars to the shores of Newport Beach for this one-of-a-kind film festival with So Cal flair and this year is no exception
Since its humble beginnings the Newport Beach Film Festival has grown not only in stature, but also in popularity. Every year seems to bring bigger and brighter stars to the shores of Newport Beach for this one-of-a-kind film festival with So Cal flair and this year is no exception
Interview with Eden Sher
Eden Sher may not be a household name yet, but she's definitely on her way. This petite and quirky California girl has graced the small screen with performances on shows like Sons & Daughters and Weeds before landing her newest gig as Sue Heck on ABC's The Middle. When they say "big things come in small packages", they had Eden in mind as there is nothing small about this 5'3½" woman's comedic chops. We caught up with Eden and got the scoop on life growing up in Los Angeles, her start in the biz, and what she likes to do in her free time to keep fit.
Eden Sher may not be a household name yet, but she's definitely on her way. This petite and quirky California girl has graced the small screen with performances on shows like Sons & Daughters and Weeds before landing her newest gig as Sue Heck on ABC's The Middle. When they say "big things come in small packages", they had Eden in mind as there is nothing small about this 5'3½" woman's comedic chops. We caught up with Eden and got the scoop on life growing up in Los Angeles, her start in the biz, and what she likes to do in her free time to keep fit.
Dancing to a Different Tune
Dancing is one of the oldest and truest art forms. A dance can be infectious, something that grabs hold of us and inexplicably moves our limbs around. It can be planned and practiced, every movement carefully calculated to provoke an emotion from those watching it. Most of all, dance can be a true connection to the soul and an unbiased interpretation of how a piece of music can make us feel.
Dancing is one of the oldest and truest art forms. A dance can be infectious, something that grabs hold of us and inexplicably moves our limbs around. It can be planned and practiced, every movement carefully calculated to provoke an emotion from those watching it. Most of all, dance can be a true connection to the soul and an unbiased interpretation of how a piece of music can make us feel.
Without a Trace
Many of us have fond memories of the circus. Whether it be the nostalgia of the classic Ringling Brothers or the style and wonder of the contemporary Cirque de Soleil, the circus has touched most of us in some way. However, how often does one get to see one of these amazing shows? With limited dates and high priced tickets, an alternative circus experience is appealing such as a visit to places like Venice Beach, where street performers give us similar thrills with little to no cost on a daily basis. There's now also a third option which bridges the gap between these two circus experiences.
Many of us have fond memories of the circus. Whether it be the nostalgia of the classic Ringling Brothers or the style and wonder of the contemporary Cirque de Soleil, the circus has touched most of us in some way. However, how often does one get to see one of these amazing shows? With limited dates and high priced tickets, an alternative circus experience is appealing such as a visit to places like Venice Beach, where street performers give us similar thrills with little to no cost on a daily basis. There's now also a third option which bridges the gap between these two circus experiences.
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