Louis Vuitton Exhibition
Louis Vuitton is a name that has stood the test of time for over a century. In honor of 160 years, Louis Vuitton’s Brand Representative decided it was time to educate society about the global fashion empire’s history, and came up with a global exhibit known as Louis Vuitton X. This exhibit will be on 468 N Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills and go from June 28th to November 10th. Many of these global exhibits feature collaborations with Louis Vuitton and famous artists from around the world.
SMC's Barrett Gallery Exhibits Work of Prominent California Artists Across Time
SMC's Barrett Gallery hosts "Made in California: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation", providing a peek into a collection of work documenting influential artists of LA from the 1960s to the present.
Green Screen: The Earthing Movie
As students make their way inside The Center of Media and Design’s (CMD) auditorium wearing all sorts of footwear on Sept. 23, guest speakers and award-winning filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell chose to welcome the crowd, barefoot.
Walls are Built to be Broken
Architect, artist and designer Candy Chang, alongside writer and graphic designer James A. Reeves, are responsible for creating the Annenberg Space for Photography’s first ever public art installation to hit the streets of Los Angeles. This installation was made up of three walls, which were located at different landmarks across the city. Each wall represented a different emotion.
Santa Monica "Coasts" at Open Street Festival
Bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades cruised the shut-down streets of Downtown Santa Monica in celebration of the annual COAST Festival on Sunday, Sept. 15. The city closed sections of Ocean Avenue, Colorado Esplanade, and Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide a car-free space for people to ride freely.
"Tarfest" Celebrates Los Angeles Culture at the La Brea Tar Pits
On what seemed like just another weekend in Miracle Mile, a small neighborhood encompassing Los Angeles’ Museum Row, pedestrians entered the La Brea Tar Pits expecting an ordinary visit. Walking in further, various dancers, DJs, and artists filled the grassy field just outside the museum. This was no random gathering; It was the 17th annual installation of Tarfest.
Local Emmy Winner Liz Lachman Brings Award-Winning Movie To Home Town Theater
Much like a child shares characteristics with their mother, Liz Lachman’s films always include resemblances of herself and her life experiences. Her current newborn short film, Pin-Up, starring Angela Sarafyan & Christina Chang, acts as a window into the director’s personal trials and tribulations over the course of her life.
Disney and Spider-Man Part Ways
Marvel fans are in uproar over the recent split between Spider-Man and Disney.
SMC's Umoja Community Kicks off Black Collegian Program's 30th Year Event
During Thursday's event, the BCC highlighted the importance of having African American professors and counselors that African American SMC students can relate to.
"Lift the Mask" Screening Breaks Stigma Around Mental Illness
From psychology students and film majors to parents, the Science Complex (SCI) 140 lecture hall overflowed with an audience eager to view the mental health documentary “Lift the Mask” on Sep. 5, days away from National Suicide Prevention Week.
D23 Expo reveals new Disney projects in the works
When Disney announced they would be releasing a streaming platform called Disney Plus in 2019, there was major speculation on what Disney would be allotting on the family-friendly juggernaut’s airwaves.
An Oscar Season in Chaos
Following significant backlash from filmmakers and fans alike, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it will broadcast all 24 Oscar categories live and unedited. This follows their earlier decision to present four awards during commercial break. The categories were Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Live Action Short, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
A Double Act Play of Murder and Comedy
A double act playbill hit Santa Monica College’s (SMC) Theater Arts studio stage on Friday, October 19. The first act, The Real Inspector Hound written by Tom Stoppard, is a dark comedy …
Halloween Film Review
Halloween, the most recent installment of the series of the same name, opened to a $77.5 million weekend, marking it as the best opening in franchise history. The opening also shone light on lead actor Jamie Lee Curtis, 59, whose part in Halloween marks her as the most successful female in a leading role over 55.
Santa Monica Colleges' Wind Ensemble Makes Sparkling Season Debut
SMC Wind Ensemble's dynamic performance of bright and inviting tunes engaged and delighted the audience, and promises more for their fall season.
Rachel Moore and Kent Navarrette sing, dance through SMC’s Smokey Joe’s Cafe
A rock-and-roll themed jukebox musical taking place at the Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Building (Fri. Oct. 12 to Sun. Oct. 14), "Smokey Joe’s Cafe" features the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Both
22 July Delivers Standout Performances and a Strong Message
Norway was a different country after the 22nd of July, 2011. That morning, 77 people, mostly children, were murdered by a right wing extremist in a bomb attack on the office of the Prime Minister, and a shooting spree at the summer camp …
Smokey Joe's Cafe: A Musical Celebration
This whimsical production illuminates the main stage with a harmonious group of actors, singers, and dancers gyrating to hits like “Hound Dog”, “There Goes My Baby” and “Stand By Me”.
Indiecade: Sundance of Gaming Industry come to CMD
Santa Monica College’s Center for Media and Design (CMD) takes pride in providing an environment where imagination and ingenuity take precedence. Whether the ends are to affect global perspective or simply to entertain, CMD acts as a platform for unique thinkers.
Venom Movie Review: Sony Disappoints With a Poorly Produced Venom Movie.
Venom breaks record for largest October opening weekend in the box office but disappoints across the board. Its been awhile since we’ve seen Venom on the movie screen, and many are asking, was it worth the wait? The answer is no, unfortunately the long awaited venom movie fell short of its expectations.