Director revels in success of ‘Frank’ Jon Blair’s outside perspective on Anne wins Oscar acclaim By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor It’s just past noon on the day the Oscar nominations are announced. In the wake of his nomination for "Anne Frank Remembered," filmmaker Jon Blair is busy fielding congratulatory calls in his suite at […]
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Stanley still striving to reach her full potential
Stanley still striving to reach her full potential Dramatic literature-lover and star of new play has dreams of taking on classic role By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Florence Stanley says her character in "The Apple Doesn’t Fall …" is a "woman of high aspirations who never lived up to her potential." Like her […]
Presidents pull off peachy performance
Presidents pull off peachy performance Thursday night’s crowd goes wild over entire playlist By Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor Stuff like this doesn’t happen very often. Hundreds of people reciting in melodious harmony: "Millions of peaches – peaches for free – millions of peaches – peaches for free …" Well, maybe it doesn’t happen to […]
If it doesn’t fit, just don’t see it
If it doesn’t fit, just don’t see it With Oscar-perennial Meryl Streep, Irish-hunk Liam Neeson, and acclaimed-director Barbet Schroeder, all the pieces seem to be lined up for success with "Before and After." Too bad the fragments of this mangled jigsaw puzzle just don’t connect. By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor A murder. A suspect. […]
UCLA alumna finds calling as cartoonist for ‘Story Minute’ comic strip
UCLA alumna finds calling as cartoonist for ‘Story Minute’ comic strip Carol Lay enjoys success with L.A. Weekly piece, latest book ‘Joy Ride’ By Jeffrey Shore Daily Bruin Contributor Like many UCLA students, cartoonist Carol Lay often wondered about the value of her schooling. "I kind of thought my education here was useless," says Lay, […]
UCLA professor’s ‘Clock’ offers unique slant of Latino family life
UCLA professor’s ‘Clock’ offers unique slant of Latino family life Palacios brings personal experiences to theater, enjoys new playwright fellowship By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Taking a risk certainly proved beneficial for both the Mark Taper Forum’s Latino Theater Initiative and one of its brightest new playwright fellows, UCLA Professor Monica Palacios. One of […]
‘Duckman’ creator flying high after initial difficulties
‘Duckman’ creator flying high after initial difficulties Cartoon series finds adult following in late-night time slot By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor For "Duckman" creator Everett Peck, life has come full circle. "When I was a kid, I really loved animation and I always drew … I started an animation studio in my bedroom and […]