Category Archives: Arts

Star aims to save planet with painted message Actress contributes to troubled society through pottery store By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Planet Paint, 90049. Gabrielle Carteris changed her zip code. She played the studious, square Andrea Zuckerman on "Beverly Hills, 90210" for five seasons. Now her focus has shifted from Brandon’s sideburns to the […]

Wright stuff: Play traces author’s life By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff All writers have been known to put themselves in their work. Richard Wright was no different. Willard Simms proves that by putting Wright’s life on stage in his drama, "Wright From America." Through impassioned pleas and vivid dialogue, Simms shows the close […]

Creature of tradition UCLA’s Fowler Museum of Cultural History showcases the diversity and culture of a Mexican ceramic artform that brings its human alter egos to life By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor What has two heads, human eyes and the body of a dog? Why, a nagual, of course! Naguales are legendary creatures that […]

Director proves truth stranger than fiction Reality-inspired film departs from American entertainment values By Jeffrey Shore Daily Bruin Contributor In the entertainment industry, where humility is not always perceived as a virtue, British director Benjamin Ross is something of a rarity. While involved in a deep discussion about his new film, "The Young Poisoner’s Handbook," […]

‘Just Men’ takes comic approach to serious issue Gary Goldstein production challenges actor to trace character’s bigoted attitude By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Playing an overbearing character is nothing new to Robert Mandan. Some of his best known roles, including Chester Tate from the sitcom, "Soap," and the father in "Three’s a Crowd," […]

Soundbites Bad Religion "The Gray Race" (Atlantic) As pop punk bands such as Green Day, Offspring and Rancid began dominating the airwaves, the name Bad Religion started appearing in the strangest places – like mainstream media and MTV. In fact, comparisons to Bad Religion and reverential statements from members of other bands suddenly flowed freely […]

Updated video games pack new, improved punch New Street Fighter requires more skill than Primal Rage By William Schiffmann The Associated Press Sequels are often just a cynical scheme to capitalize on a popular title. Such is decidedly not the case with Street Fighter Alpha, the latest version of the granddaddy of 2D fighting games […]