Monday, April 27

Play illustrates abusive, failed relationships

  JULIA PARK "A Lie of the Mind," starring eight UCLA student actors, depicts the impact of dysfunctional families on children’s future relationships. By Kate Bristow Daily Bruin Contributor The enigmatic writing of American playwright Sam Shepard presented a challenge to Theater C572 students this quarter. Read more...


Screen Scenes

Twentieth Century Fox Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow) prepares for a romantic date. “Shallow Hal” Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black Directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly Comedies are always the hardest to review. Read more...


Stewart stews together anecdotes, Shylock role

  ED RHEE During Wednesday’s lecture-performance, Patrick Stewart passionately rehumanizes Shakespeare’s "Merchant of Venice" villain, Shylock. By Michael Falcone Daily Bruin Senior Staff Patrick Stewart didn’t need Klingons and Vulcans to teach him important lessons about aliens. Read more...


Jack of Hearts

  Hal, played by Jack Black (right) reacts to some questionable advice from his equally shallow friend Mauricio (Jason Alexander). By Ryan Joe Daily Bruin Contributor Looking to weigh roughly 300 pounds, Gwyneth Paltrow waddles down the dim-lit lobby of the Tribecca Grand hotel. Read more...


Tour highlights martial arts of India

  PRIYA SHARMA/Daily Bruin Indian martial artist Krishnadas Menon demonstrates his art at a workshop that took place at UCLA Monday. By Parisa Elahi Daily Bruin Contributor Martial arts is not commonly associated with the rich cultural heritage of India. Read more...


40 Years… And still rockin’

  Courtesy of Timothy Rice The Music of Bali Ensemble, a part of UCLA’s ethnomusicology department, will perform in a free concert, "A Celebration of World Music at UCLA" on Nov. Read more...


“˜Dungeonmaster’ breaks traditional theater mold

  Magicopolis Theatre Billy Campbell (l) and guest cast member act in “˜Dungeonmaster.’ By Sasha Ali Daily Bruin Contributor “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” ““ at least that’s what William Shakespeare said. Read more...