By Sharon Hori Daily Bruin Senior Staff Everyone knows the Brady jingle, about the TV story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls. But only the diehard “Brady Bunch” fans know about the woman’s stepson, who became involved with the woman and one of her lovely girls when the cameras […]
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East West Players’ “˜Follies’ exhibits universal themes
By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Emotions swelling from love gone bad, love that could have been, regret, dissatisfaction and negligence built up in 30 years time, all explode in one night in East West Players’ newest production, “Follies,” by musical master Stephen Sondheim. In the show, the narrative doesn’t seem to tell the story […]
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“Dinosaur” Starring D.B. Sweeney, Julianna Margulies and Alfre Woodard Directed by Ralph Zondag and Eric Leighton Ever since “The Lion King,” no summer at the movies has been complete without a new cartoon from Walt Disney. But the animated wizardry and intensity of “Dinosaur” is a far cry from the tried-and-true Disney formula. No Broadway-esque […]
Hand yoga can bring health, joy
By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Senior Staff No matter how much yoga might relax a pro, for a novice it can be a little like new-age torture. My limbs just aren’t supposed to bend that way, you might say. Unitards bunch and ride up, and that whole breathing thing is just too hard. Never fear, […]
Now & again
By Amie Howell Daily Bruin Contributor Everyone has a story to tell, and the cast members of the Asian American theater company Hereandnow are no different. This young group of non-profit performers played at UCLA’s Northwest Campus Auditorium May 10, presented by CAPSA (Concerned Asian Pacific Islander students for action), Sangam, the Office of Residential […]
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By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Today, we have a film industry that boasts very few Asian filmmakers. Aside from established auteurs like Ang Lee (“Sense and Sensibility”), John Woo (“Face/Off”) and Wayne Wang (“The Joy Luck Club”), filmmakers Joan Chen (“Xiu Xiu, The Girl Sent Down”) and Tony Bui (“Three Seasons”) have recently emerged. […]
UCLA student plays House of Blues
By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Senior Staff The House of Blues has played host to the biggest names in the music business ““ from George Clinton to Tony Bennett. Stars from every genre have graced its rustic wooden floor. This Friday, UCLA’s own Jason Miller will be added to that list. Selected from a pool […]