Perugorria portrays difficult character with ease ‘Strawberry’ revives Cuban film industry with strong acting, Oscar nomination By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff It may have lost the Best Foreign Film Oscar to Russia’s Burnt by the Sun last week, but the Cuban entry Strawberry and Chocolate got more mileage out of its nomination than most […]
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Walk’s volunteers keep stars shining
Walk’s volunteers keep stars shining By Annie Shooman The Associated Press John Wayne has a little too much true grit. But Barry Manilow’s star shines brightly, thanks to people who take it upon themselves to clean and polish some of the big names on Hollywood Boulevard. Star Polishers, a group founded about 15 years ago, […]
Wayans brings ‘In Living Color’ fun, laughter to ‘Major Payne’
Wayans brings ‘In Living Color’ fun, laughter to ‘Major Payne’ By Phillip Hong Cracking a seductive smile and an effeminate pose, Damon Wayans assumes his "Men On Film" character and says, "I know what’s wrong with that little Gump, he just needs a box of chocolates." In that instant, you just have to laugh and […]
‘Circle’ boy wonder takes leap into ‘Batman Forever’ as Robin
‘Circle’ boy wonder takes leap into ‘Batman Forever’ as Robin By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff His latest role is the most recent in a long line of clean-cut Golden Boys, but come this summer Chris O’Donnell will be in for a major image overhaul. Currently playing the idealistic, athletic Irish youth Jack Foley in […]
LACMA showcases American spirit in modern art
LACMA showcases American spirit in modern art By Kristin Fiore What defines the American spirit? This question has come to a head in the ’90s, and nowhere more so than right here in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has put together four exhibits that pay tribute to the American spirit from […]
Back to basics
Back to basics A new breed of ‘alternative’ country artists are challenging the hegemony of mainstream Nashville, and people are listening. By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Don’t bother asking Dave Alvin about modern country music. "Oh, what’s there to say?" he laughs, as if to imply, oh no, not that dead horse again. […]
Dreyfuss and Lahti shine in dim ‘Hotels’
Dreyfuss and Lahti shine in dim ‘Hotels’ By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Jon Robin Baitz’s "Three Hotels," the Mark Taper’s newest production, proves once again that just because you have great actors doesn’t mean you have a great play. While both Richard Dreyfuss and Christine Lahti give wonderful emotion-filled performances, Baitz’s script never gets […]