Tuesday, May 7, 1996 ‘Dead Man’ is an off-rhythm allegorical Western focused squarely on its eccentric characters. Who could spring this film on culture-deprived Americans? Only indie film maverick Jim Jarmusch.If Jennifer Aniston’s shag is the essence of sitcom chic, then Jim Jarmusch’s gravity-defying hair practically embodies indie film cool. Read more...

Tuesday, May 7, 1996 Band comes to L.A. this weekendBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The four members of the Cowboy Junkies sit against a plain white background on the cover of their sixth and most recent album, "Lay it Down." Wearing simple black clothes, they appear sedate and at ease. Read more...

Tuesday, May 7, 1996 This Spring, WorldFest ’96 celebrates UCLA’s cultural diversity with a week of performances and food representing the four corners of the globeBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff The smoke from the grill rises through the warm air. Read more...

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Monday, May 6, 1996 ‘Captives’ costars Roth, Ormond, offer audience film’s only highlights By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff It’s difficult to hate this film directed by Angela Pope ("Sweet as You Are," "Shiftwork"), even though the plot and the characters are completely unbelievable. Read more...

Friday, May 3,1996 World Arts and Cultures showcase contemporary danceBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor "’My mother rushed my father to the hospital and when she told me it frightened me.’" From this sentence master of arts candidate Julie Carson developed a dance full of power and emotion. Read more...

Friday, May 3,1996 Chicano artists Arnoldo Vargas and Richard Alvarez capture the spirit of their people in art. The new Kerckhoff Art Gallery exhibit, ‘Por Mi Raza Habla El Espiritu,’ celebrates their work and their culture. Read more...