Category Archives: Arts

Actor pursues first love with ‘Kiss’ at Ahmanson Dorian Harewood returns to singing as Valentin in Terrence McNally classic By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Actor Dorian Harewood got his start singing with Bette Davis in the musical, "Miss Moffat." It was the legendary star who convinced him to focus on a career in […]

Eric Roberts jumps at chance to host ‘Party’ Latest role gives actor chance to break pattern of quantity over quality By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor People who get offended by films often don’t do anything, but when the Catholic Church saw one of actor Eric Roberts’ films, they took action. "I did this very […]

Irish band whips up success Whipping Boy maintains integrity after label change By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Paul Page, guitarist of Whipping Boy, stays calm and in control despite his busy travelling schedule. Though used to the chaos of Dublin, Ireland, he finds that his growing success has taken him to even bigger avenues. […]

A kinder, gentler Almodóvar After great controversy, greater success, and a collection of bold and stylish films, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar tells an emotional story in ‘The Flower of My Secret’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor alking into Pedro Almodóvar’s hotel suite, one immediately notices that the room seems too austere for its inhabitant. […]

Portrayal of Pinhead warrants swollen head Horror Hall of Famer racks his brain over character’s popularity By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Sometimes, all it takes to inspire an actor is his costume. At least that was the case with horror film star Doug Bradley. "I would say the principal inspiration for the part of […]

‘Uncivilized’ violinist breaks classical traditions Salerno-Sonnenberg adds no-holds-barred style to Wadsworth on Sunday By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg is not your typical violinist. She doesn’t believe in playing the refined musician in the black dress. She’s actually just the opposite. Her style has been called "uncivilized." But that’s the way she […]

Irish band blends Gaelic, Scottish influences for folksy flair By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor In the age of electronics and technology, it is rare to find a traditional Irish band that can be considered a supergroup. Yet Altan, a highly-acclaimed folk band, brings the powerful music of "Blackwater," their sixth album, to UCLA on […]