Lines blur whenever life imitates MTV Christmas was a little rougher than usual for my family this year. My brother, Tommy, used to work on the dock. Union’s been on strike; he’s down on his luck. It’s tough, so tough. His wife, Gina, works the diner all day. Wait, that’s Bon Jovi  I hate […]
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Fishbone, Primus highlight Rock For Choice Benefit
Fishbone, Primus highlight Rock For Choice Benefit Security at the Palladium tightens in light of abortion clinic shootings By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff The biggest joke of the night, as music fans filed into the Hollywood Palladium Saturday with tickets that read "Roe v. Wade," was, "I want my money back if this ‘Roe’ […]
Seventy Year ItchSeventy years in the making, the new PBS 10-part series ‘American Cinema’ examines
Seventy Year ItchSeventy years in the making, the new PBS 10-part series ‘American Cinema’ examines the influence and history of Hollywood’s film industry and the film movements that have shaped American culture By Barbara Hernandez Daily Bruin Staff When people see movies today, they have no idea about the 70-plus years of creation involved  […]
‘Staccato’ takes a look at backstage backstabbing
‘Staccato’ takes a look at backstage backstabbing Black comedy scrutinizes Hollywood, pleases audience at Tiffany Theater By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Backstabbing is a daily routine in Hollywood. Stars are hot one minute, then not the next. And if you step on people during your trip to the top, it will boomerang back to […]
‘S.F.W.’ lives up to name with futile attempt at Gen X trauma
‘S.F.W.’ lives up to name with futile attempt at Gen X trauma Angst-filled film explores world of instant celebrity By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff S.F.W. is one of the most aggravating cinematic experiences of the year. Jeffrey Levy’s humorless film tries to define our generation with half-assed, one-note characters, but slicing your face […]
‘Social Security’ commands fiery performances
‘Social Security’ commands fiery performances Lightning-quick responses, retorts sustain satire in Bergman’s comedy of overbearing mother, in-laws By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff The Kahns (Michael Daniel Vila and Susan Allenbach) have finally gotten to a point in their career where things are going smoothly. Their gallery is popular and they have some of the […]
‘Black Elk’ actions speak louder than words at Mark Taper Forum
‘Black Elk’ actions speak louder than words at Mark Taper Forum Play presents powerful affirmation of Native American identity, history By Lawrence Sullivan When theater speaks most forcefully, often the words spoken import the least. Such is the case in the Denver Center Theatre Company production of "Black Elk Speaks" at the Mark Taper Forum. […]