Month: April 2010

entertainment, TV

Friday Night Lights, ya’ll!

Becca


One of my favorite shows is back on May 7 . Check out my Metromix article:

‘Friday Night Lights’ returns to the field
The Lions and the Panthers tackle season four

By Rebecca Ford
Special to Metromix

“Friday Night Lights” may be a show about a small town Texas high school football team, but after three seasons it’s pretty clear that the critically acclaimed show is more about what happens off the field.

If you’ve never seen this gritty, character-driven drama, now is the time to tune in because the graduation of several star actors last season has opened an opportunity for talented new faces to join the team.

There will be plenty of new drama for the fourth season because Dillon High has been split into two different schools, the West Dillon Panthers and the East Dillon Lions. Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) has been assigned as the coach of the newly formed, ragtag Lions. Not only will he have to build a field, find funding and create a team for the new school, but he’ll also have to find peace with his wife Tami (Connie Britton), who will be principal of West Dillon.

The new players this season include the troublesome, but talented Vince Howard (Michael B. Jordan from “The Wire”) and the wholesome farm boy Luke Cafferty (Matt Lauria).

Off the field, Julie Taylor (Aimee Teegarden) will deal with her break up from her long-term boyfriend Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford). Saracen’s best friend and current senior Landry Clarke (Jesse Plemons) will find a new love interest in newcomer Jess Merriweather (Jurnee Smollett). And last, but definitely not least, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) will discover life after football, although that may lead him down a dangerous path.

See the rest at Metromix.

entertainment

LACMA art class

Becca

Do you love art? I do! I’m a recreational art user. I love acrylics and chalk mostly, but I’ve been dying to try watercolor.

Well, I searched around Los Angeles, and found art schools that were too much of a commitment and UCLA extension was a heap of money ($400ish) and a bit too long of a commitment.

Then, I found LACMA. I’ve been to the museum, but had never heard of the art classes. I don’t know why there aren’t more well advertised because they are amazing!

I’m currently taking outdoor watercolor with Michael Wright. The class is very relaxing, and a very warm environment. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced because you can simply work at your own pace. There’s never any pressure to finish a piece or rush through anything.

Michael is very encouraging, and helpful. I thought it would be all older retired people, but it’s about half and half. There are several people my age also taking the class.

I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone. The classes are only $150 for 5 weeks and all the art supplies (at least a $100 value) are provided and are yours to keep.

Here’s the link: LACMA

Classes (like mine) sell out, so sign up early.

entertainment, film

Donate to this AFi thesis film

Becca

Blackbird is an AFI thesis film about a boy who searched for a magical blackbird in the sky. And when George is put to a decisive test, his conviction in what he believes shows the world around him that even the smallest of people can change the world in the most unlikely way.

If you’ve ever had a dream, or a blackbird you’ve searched for in the sky, then help support these filmmakers as they go after their own dream of making this film. They’re taking donations, and it’s tax deductible. No donation is too small.

You can donate online:

http://blackbirdmovie.com/donate.html