Category Archives: Arts

Thursday, April 4, 1996 Director talks about struggles with academy, ‘Crumb’s’ video releaseBy Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor When Terry Zwigoff’s film, "Crumb," first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1994, the programmer didn’t know what to make of it. Having accepted the documentary with some reluctance, she anticipated a lukewarm reception. "She […]

Thursday, April 4, 1996 Recent film adaptations, performances are focus of yearly look at RenaissanceBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff This fall, scholars and thespians will converge on UCLA to discuss murder most foul, a pound of flesh and make much ado about nothing. This meeting of the minds comes courtesy of the University […]

Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Tonight’s screening of the documentary "Chicano!" at Ackerman Grand Ballroom details four segments of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement. Through the series, filmmaker Jose Luis Ruiz hopes to bring back the oft forgotten memory of the struggle that changed the lives of millions.Documentarian Jose Luis Ruiz’s motivation to bring the […]

Tuesday, April 2, 1996Director addresses sexual issues for second time aroundBy Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor Spike Lee knows a thing or two about the sexual mores of women. Having treated the subject in his debut film "She’s Gotta Have It" ­ about a woman, her sexual obsessions and her three lovers ­ the director […]

Tuesday, April 2, 1996 By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Homosexuality in the boxing ring could be an interesting subject for an intense play. Unfortunately Oliver Mayer’s "Blade to the Heat" never achieves that potential. His drama ends up being another tired play about men coming to terms with their homosexuality. Pedro Quinn (Ray […]

Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Actress Halle Berry has two films currently in theaters with another pair on their way. All this to keep from getting bored … By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Getting the opportunity to travel to Australia, meet talented actors and make big bucks might sound like a grand prize on a […]

Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Mike Johnson delves into depression in ‘Mondays’ albumBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Mike Johnson is an unhappy fellow. Playing nightly on his five-week solo tour, he gets berated by interviews and radio publicity spots during his time off. To make matters worse, he’s currently stuck in the snow in New […]