Wednesday, May 1, 1996 Experience of California art scene of 1950s adds unique twist to teachingsBy Mimi Yiu Daily Bruin Contributor Henry Hopkins may have devoted his life to art, but he would never disdain those who merely dabble in it. That respect is why Hopkins, director of UCLA’s Armand Hammer Museum of Art and […]
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Statement of Purpose
Wednesday, May 1, 1996 By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor David Schwimmer inadvertently owes a lot to Pontius Pilate. When he auditioned for the role of Ross on "Friends," Schwimmer had just finished playing Pilate in a stage play and was still sporting the close-cropped haircut that might have been popular some 2000 years ago. […]
History in a Light
Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Luscious colors and striking images decorate a collection of manuscripts from the Getty Museum’s rich collection. Their new exhibit, "Ten Centuries of French Illumination," puts the middle ages on display.By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor With gnarled lettering, deep purple dye and a shining silver and gold border, an open book […]
Actor takes chance working on other side of camera
Tuesday, April 30, 1996 Latest venture looks at competition of TV ratings gameBy Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff When he came to Los Angeles 14 years ago to pursue a career in television, comedian Robert Wuhl had a revelation. "The idea just came to me," says Wuhl of his new film "Open Season." "I thought […]
Lingering images
Monday, April 29, 1996 With whatever they could find, with whatever strength they could muster, the victims of the Holocaust created artwork that testifies to the horror of their experience. A new exhibit at the Museum of Tolerance pays tribute to these artists and their ‘Enduring Spirit.’By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff Six million […]
‘Kindertransport’ conveys family’s Holocaust history
Monday, April 29, 1996 Little known element of Nazi genocide familiar to one actress By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Contributor Jennifer Crystal and Faith, her character in "Kindertransport," have a lot in common. Both are Jewish, both have learned about the Holocaust and both long to know their Jewish relatives and their history. "All my […]
Bruins to complete in UCLA’s oldest tradition
Thursday, April 25, 1996 Tom Petty to receive award at this year’s Spring Sing festivalBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor In 1944, the sound of dueling vocal cords wafted down sorority row, as fraternity quartets competed to serenade the ladies. And in 1996, thousands of Bruins will pour into the Los Angeles Tennis Center to […]