as PREDICTABLE as the TIDE Epic ‘Afterschool Special’ doesn’t sink, but offers few thrills By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor The latest Ridley Scott film "White Squall" takes its title from a rare weather condition that can be the end of a ship at sea. What this means exactly and why it’s different from a […]
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Miller sees through ‘Angela’
Miller sees through ‘Angela’ Award-winning feature film debut focuses on child’s imagination, spirituality By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Rebecca Miller sought more than just talented actors when casting her new film "Angela." She needed imagination and spirituality – unusual requirements coming from a director. While auditioning for the film, Miller realized that few children […]
UCLA alumni haven’t hit bottom in theater
UCLA alumni haven’t hit bottom in theater Graduates find jobs, focus on light-hearted comedy in ‘Dialogues’ production By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff They were all theater majors at UCLA. They were sick of not being able to find theater work just out of college. They were just a group of guys "mouthing off" […]
Neil Simon’s ‘Biloxi Blues’ storms stage with full force
Neil Simon’s ‘Biloxi Blues’ storms stage with full force Creative Outlet Theatre Company’s boot-camp comedy executes tour de force By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff If you’ve see the film "Biloxi Blues," you haven’t seen Neil Simon’s "Biloxi Blues." Simon’s stage play is a great comedy that bares little similarity to the film starring […]
Open mike opportunities abound for lovers of lyrics, paramours of prose
Open mike opportunities abound for lovers of lyrics, paramours of prose Find your love connection at the weekly poetry reading at Kerckhoff Art Gallery By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Lonely? Looking for that special someone? Watch out, Chuck Woolery! To make your love connection, just look for the nearest poetry reading. UCLA students looking […]
There’s nuttin’ stoppin’ Weapon of Choice creates nutty new style
There’s nuttin’ stoppin’ Weapon of Choice creates nutty new style Los Angeles-based band blends range of musical ingredients; manufactures unique, creative sound By John Sabatini Daily Bruin Contributor Just when it seemed that the music industry had exhausted its supply of innovative new bands, Los Angeles-based Weapon of Choice arrived on the scene to provide […]
The Rugburns’ red-hot sense of humor sets House of Blues ablaze
The Rugburns’ red-hot sense of humor sets House of Blues ablaze By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor Usually you can get a pretty good idea of how to describe a group’s music style by looking at the name of their album. The Rugburns’ latest offering, "Taking the World by Donkey," shows their sense of humor […]