Category Archives: Arts

Surveying the state of alternative rock What’s that Noise? Michael Tatum Tim Riley points out in Tell Me Why, his excellent examination of the music of the Beatles, that a new generation of rockers emerges every seven years: the glam rockers of 1970-71, the punks of 1977-78, the indie label post-punks of 1984-85. Statistically, the […]

‘Red’ traces relationship at relaxed French pace Third Kieslowski installment presents fascinating, haunting view of fraternity By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff The third installment in Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Three Colors Trilogy, Red is a fascinating, at times hauntingly beautiful film. Like its predecessors Blue and White, Red deals with relationships, love, loss and longing. While […]

Guitarist blends music, spirit in ‘Sensual Guitar’ By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff When Sherri Rottersman was a student at UCSD, her roommates would get mad if she studied with the door closed. Since her studying consisted of playing the classical guitar, her roommates felt that the soothing sound actually helped them study better. "Even […]

Kerckhoff’s tribute to AIDS awareness combats ignorance, fear with reality New exhibit celebrates human strength, spirit when faced with death By Emily Forster Paint isn’t always what it seems. Artist Jose Alvaro Perdices mixes watercolor paint with HIV-infected sperm to create his work. The combination symbolizes AIDS itself; just as people who have AIDS look […]

Prince unveils lost masterpiece Warner Bros. releases legendary, funkadelic ‘Black Album’ after its six-year hiatus By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Staff On Nov. 22, 1994, Warner Bros. made available one of the most famous "lost" records of all time. And after Jan. 27, 1995, it will be lost once more, perhaps forever. The recording in […]

What is the ‘Jeopardy’ quiz show scandal? Flat-Earth Society Robert Stevens It’s a concrete belief of mine that we have our own little Quiz Show scandal right here in Los Angeles. It takes place in a tiny little studio in a town called Burbank. Perhaps you’ve seen this show of deceit and lies ­ it’s […]

Against the grain Sure, Bad Religion’s lead singer Greg Graffin (above center) has been blasting angry, loud and socially relevant music for 14 years ­ for any punk fan that much is obvious. But did you know that he TA’d UCLA evolution classes? Graffin speaks to The Bruin about his not-so-different punk and Ph.D. lives. […]