‘Candyman’ star Todd sees film as morality tale despite slasher scenes Actor, director hope to redefine horror film images By Philip Hong Horror films like Psycho and Nightmare on Elm Street have created a collection of actors seemingly forever trapped in psychopath roles. But with the release of Candyman II: Return to the Flesh, actor […]
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Jewel of
Jewel of the Nile ‘Festival of the Nile’ showcases Egypt’s cultural history for UCLA By John Mangum Egypt conjures images of pyramids, tombs and the sphinx. Most people don’t know that a colorful folk tradition flourished in these monuments’ shadows for centuries. "The Egyptians, as a people, have an old culture. We are considered one […]
Newport Jazz Festival tour celebrates its 40th anniversary
Newport Jazz Festival tour celebrates its 40th anniversary Historic festival goes on the road to bring power of jazz to a new generation By Phillip Hong Jazz, a simple, humble word for the power of music, will be clearly defined at the Wadsworth Theater Saturday, as the Newport Jazz Festival on Tour pays a visit […]
Van Halen stands the ‘test of time’
Van Halen stands the ‘test of time’ Band proves that tried and true can still please crowds By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Pity the Van Halen fan who threw something onstage Wednesday night and didn’t get to see Sammy Hagar wear it for at least a song or two. Hagar, the consummate crowd-pleaser, […]
The world’s greatest lover
The world’s greatest lover Johnny Depp plays his latest eccentric character, the legendary Don Juan, opposite non-waif Marlon Brando. He talks about his film career, acting style and performing with the ‘brilliant child.’ By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff You know you’re big time when your stipulation to do a film is that you […]
Exploiting sexuality for the greater good
Exploiting sexuality for the greater good What’s that Noise? Michael Tatum Let’s get one thing straight: I love Bob Mould  love him. As the frontman for Hüsker Dü and Sugar, he’s time and again proved himself to be a mercurial songwriter, a moving singer and, above all, a master of guitar anarchy. So while […]
Petty shows she has nerves of steel in film ‘Tank Girl’
Petty shows she has nerves of steel in film ‘Tank Girl’ Actress discusses budding career, Hollywood stars acting career By Mike Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Lori Petty insists she has always known her life would work out. From a trailer park in Chatanooga, Tenn., to sharing the silver screen with Tom Hanks, Robin Williams […]