‘Candyman’ star Todd sees film as morality tale despite slasher scenes

‘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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]