By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Contributor “Shockheaded Peter” is billed as a junk opera, and there really is no better analogy for the play. Based on the classic 18th century didactic German storybook “Struwwelpeter” by Heinrich Hoffmann, the play presents a rogue’s gallery of naughty children, bullies, thumb-suckers, and kids who play with matches. The […]
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The Bruin Choice Awards
This year’s Bruin Choice Awards once again proved that there are a select few on campus who honor and cherish the tradition ““ or at least would just like to see “The Bone Collector” as the next porn title to hit video shelves this summer. Some of the winners paint a portrait of the true […]
Sound Bites
Euge Groove “Euge Groove” Warner Brothers Next time you’re in the dentist’s chair and they put another CD on the stereo, it just might be Euge Groove’s debut album. Sit back and listen to the soothing mind-numbing sounds of this self-titled CD from saxophonist Steven Eugene Grove, aka “Euge Groove,” and yes, that’s pronounced “huge.” […]
“˜Road Trip’ offers taste of best and worst of college
By Jun Okada Daily Bruin Contributor Fraternity hijinks, a disorganized road trip in Dad’s sedan, topless co-eds and a homemade sex video: this could be the sure-fire formula to get college kids to shell out their $8 this summer for DreamWorks’ newest comedy, “Road Trip.” At a recent press interview producer Ivan Reitman, director Todd […]
Pennywise gets wild night on the record
By Mindy Ross and Jesse Porter Daily Bruin Senior Staff With the destructive atmosphere that often characterizes Pennywise shows noticeably absent on Thursday night, the L.A. punk outfit’s Key Club concert became a showcase of camaraderie as the band and its fans came together to record a live album. By 8 p.m. most of the […]
“˜Shockheaded Peter’ tales provide sinfully good time
By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Contributor “Shockheaded Peter” is billed as a junk opera, and there really is no better analogy for the play. Based on the classic 18th century didactic German storybook “Struwwelpeter” by Heinrich Hoffmann, the play presents a rogue’s gallery of naughty children, bullies, thumb-suckers, and kids who play with matches. The […]
UCLA pays tribute to Gil Cates
By Allison Hunter Daily Bruin Contributor There’s no business like show business, and no one knows that better than Gil Cates. An Emmy award-winning director and producer, Cates was honored with a special tribute Wednesday evening for his numerous contributions to the entertainment industry as well as his work as founding dean of UCLA’s School […]