‘Erotique’ elicits heavy groaning, not moaning Film compilation fails to satisfy expectations By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff A rather uninspired attempt to showcase erotica from the female perspective, Erotique is a collection of three short films directed by women of different nationalities. The first of these soft-core romps is entitled Let’s Talk About Sex, […]
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Plays are half success, half failure at this season’s One Act Festival
Plays are half success, half failure at this season’s One Act Festival Theatre 40 adds memorable and forgettable at annual festival By Lawrence Sullivan Once again, Theatre 40’s Annual One-Act Festival is in season, now going on its sixth year. In comparison to the company’s sensational previous two festivals, this year’s was anticlimactic. Notwithstanding, at […]
‘S.F.W.’ lives up to name with futile attempt at Gen X trauma
‘S.F.W.’ lives up to name with futile attempt at Gen X trauma Angst-filled film explores world of instant celebrity By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff S.F.W. is one of the most aggravating cinematic experiences of the year. Jeffrey Levy’s humorless film tries to define our generation with half-assed, one-note characters, but slicing your face […]
‘Social Security’ commands fiery performances
‘Social Security’ commands fiery performances Lightning-quick responses, retorts sustain satire in Bergman’s comedy of overbearing mother, in-laws By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff The Kahns (Michael Daniel Vila and Susan Allenbach) have finally gotten to a point in their career where things are going smoothly. Their gallery is popular and they have some of the […]
Asian American center celebrates history
Asian American center celebrates history Silver anniversary honors past full of struggles, triumphs By Betty Song In anticipation of Saturday’s kick-off to a year-long silver anniversary celebration, students, staff and faculty recalled the voluminous past of UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center. But although the center celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, it lays claim to […]
Dorm food debated
Dorm food debated Fatty foods, eating habits may cause the ‘freshman 15’ By Ben Gilmore Students living their first year in the residence halls often want to expand their horizons in college. Unfortunately, some dorm residents simply end up expanding  they gain the dreaded "freshman 15." "My freshman year I grew in many ways, […]
UC Regents propose new fee increases
UC Regents propose new fee increases University financial health at stake while officials try to bridge budget discrepancy By Philip Carter Daily Bruin Senior Staff SAN FRANCISCO — Financial storm clouds loomed over the UC Regents’ meeting yesterday as university officials reported that student fees must be raised once again to keep the university in […]