With the passing of film and television legend Robin Williams, four of the Daily Bruin’s arts and entertainment writers offer perspectives on Williams’ movies and TV roles that influenced them the most. It is through these roles that they will remember Williams and his tremendous comedic and dramatic ability. “Aladdin” (1992) There’s something about “Aladdin” […]
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Bruin pursues music, dance curriculum with Fulbright Program
Samad Guerra was initially convinced he had been rejected by the Fulbright Program in Morocco. Guerra said he was so nervous during his interview that he felt quite pessimistic about his acceptance. However, in February, the fifth-year world arts and cultures student received word that he would be traveling to Morocco in summer despite his […]
Artist’s exhibit seeks to bring attention to plight of bees
Bees flew into Wini Johnson Brewer’s studio one night, circled a light bulb, died and fell to the ground. Brewer said this dramatic experience sparked her interest in the threatened bee population. “I ended up with a pool of dead bees on the studio floor,” Brewer said. “That was my first personal awareness of the […]
Movie Review: ‘Fed Up’
Sugar pervades our modern food system. It’s in cereal, yogurt and, of course, soda. However non-threatening these sugars may currently seem, after a viewing of the engaging documentary “Fed Up,” they will seem nothing short of sinister. “Fed Up” has a clear purpose: attacking the sugar industry for its direct connection to the worsening obesity […]
‘Art in the Union’ contest winners honored at reception
A white, plaster bust of a man juts out from a surface covered in newspaper headlines. His face appears to be in agony, a small nail is drilled through his eye and a collar encases his neck. His fist clutches a $20 bill, his neck is held back by a newspaper headline that reads “Budget […]
Movie Review: ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’
“Only Lovers Left Alive”Directed by Jim JarmuschSony Pictures Classics4.0 / 5.0 Paws Only Adam and Eve, the two stars of Jim Jarmusch’s new film, “Only Lovers Left Alive,” are cool enough to wear sunglasses at night. Like their biblical namesakes, their love story is epic, but quite unlike the other couple, they are also super-cool […]
Artist spells out emotions through her minimalistic pieces
Michelle Jane Lee has her own alphabet. Instead of letters, Lee uses small blocks of color to express her feelings. Most of Lee’s bright, minimalistic paintings and drawings, which are being shown as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s Art Series in UCLA’s Kerckhoff Art Gallery until April 12, feature this alphabet that Lee invented. […]