Category Archives: Arts

Dancing is for everyone Performing company employs artists from various backgrounds By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Liz Lerman, the creator of her own performing company, finally realized its power when an older woman thanked her after a show. "She said to me, ‘I’ve finally seen myself onstage – thank you – you have liberated […]

‘The Shot’ takes aim at filmmaking frustrations Independent film has been praised, criticized for exploring industry By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Few people have the patience and determination it takes to write, direct, star in, promote and distribute their first feature film. "Making an independent film," says director Dan Bell, "it’s like you’re constantly […]

America101 Smithsonian exhibit brings 300 American treasures to L.A. Convention Center By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff For Dorothy, there’s no place like home. Her ruby slippers are another story. The famous footwear from the "Wizard of Oz," along with 300 assorted artifacts from the Smithsonian collection in Washington D.C., hit the yellow brick road […]

Tapeworms Two top-notch independent films come out on video this week: last year’s Sundance Film Festival success, "Living in Oblivion," and Giuseppe Tornatore’s psychological "A Pure Formality." If these titles don’t stimulate you, also entering your video stores this week are "Dangerous Minds," "Desperado" and "The Amazing Panda Adventure." "Living in Oblivion" (Sony Pictures Classics) […]

‘Blue’ star proves redhot as troubled detective Kim Delaney reads back the record of her journey from soaps to police drama By Frazier Moore The Associated Press NEW YORK — Kim Delaney, who plays Detective Diane Russell (and Jimmy Smits’ snookums) on "NYPD Blue," almost chose a different role in life: court reporter. Here, let’s […]

Stars visit web site to honor Black History Month with stars Boston University’s Loci offers chat room with African American artists By Emily Forster This month, the information superhighway has constructed several new ramps. In celebration of Black History Month, web sites throughout the nation have been featuring events that focus on the commemoration of […]

Thermonuclear Disaster! By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff It used to be cool to be a John Woo fan. Even if you jumped on the bandwagon after seeing "The Killer" or "Hard-Boiled" at a midnight movie, you could still champion the Hong Kong action-master who shot shoot-em-ups like ballets and painted stories of honor […]