Tying it all together By Jason Packman Daily Bruin Contributor Francis Poon is playing a traveling debt collector in China and he’s afraid his costume doesn’t exactly fit. "I feel so goofy," he says. But Poon hardly looks goofy. At the very least, he looks like an extra on the set of a Hong Kong […]
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Adding cheese to the menu, ABC can’t compete with NBC’s lineup
Adding cheese to the menu, ABC can’t compete with NBC’s lineup By Lynn Elber The Associated Press Quiet, please, to better hear the sound of ABC scraping the bottom of the barrel. ”Before They Were Stars” is what the network has scooped out. It is the TV equivalent of fake fat Olestra — ersatz entertainment […]
‘Wheat Field’ of gold for Balis
‘Wheat Field’ of gold for Balis Writer places first in annual Diane Thomas Awards By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff The UCLA Extension Writer’s Program recognized its brightest emerging talents on Tuesday at the Westwood Marquis, announcing the winners of the ninth annual Diane Thomas Awards. "Writers write," said producer Kathleen Kennedy ("E.T.: The […]
Troupe aims to make emotions run high at Schoenberg
Troupe aims to make emotions run high at Schoenberg Dancemakers to perform personal images Feb. 16-17 By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff It’s all about personal emotions. That’s what artistic director Serge Bennathan believes is the basis of Dancemakers. Although Dancemakers, coming to UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall this Friday and Saturday, was created 21 years ago, […]
There’s no science behind this year’s Oscar nominations
There’s no science behind this year’s Oscar nominations Academy credits a few newcomers By Lael Loewenstein and Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Proving once again that it defies both probability and prognosticators, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences yesterday announced its nominations for the 68th Annual Academy Awards. Copping the lion’s share […]
Salt throws fame over its shoulder
Salt throws fame over its shoulder Band garners praise for intriguing sound By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Salt bassist Daniel Ewerman has just ended a very busy week. On Sunday, he returned home to Sweden from Glasgow after a 10-week tour in England. On Monday, he stayed up all night to shoot a video, […]
Tainted
Tainted Rodney Dangerfield brings ‘La Contesa,’ his twisted view of love, and a career of comedy to Ackerman Grand Ballroom today By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Love, Rodney Dangerfield style: "I married a wonderful girl. Her name is Joan; she’s from Utah; she’s a Mormon. I’m very happy with her. In fact, next week […]