Examining rock’s treatment of rape What’s that Noise? Michael Tatum Rock ‘n’ roll is no stranger to the subject of rape. Countless male blues artists used traditional images of masculine power as a means to threaten women in their songs, and though a few of their female counterparts turned those threats around, many more sang about being slapped around and liking it. Read more...

UCLA alumna makes picture-perfect ‘Bride’ Award-winning director Hatta to speak at Melnitz tonight after film screening By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Whenever she has been faced with failure, filmmaker Kayo Hatta has managed to turn her luck around. Read more...

Adam Ant’s out-dated rock anything but ‘Wonderful’ New wave artist puts on lukewarm Pantages concert By Michael Nazarinia The "wonderful" Adam Ant came to the Pantages Theatre Friday night and put on a show that lacked energy and displayed a rock star personality that went out of style about five years ago. Read more...

Horton’s ‘Cure’ departs from movie-of-the-week treatment Director delves deeper into AIDS experience from child’s perspective By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff A few years ago, when he had a lead role on "thirtysomething," Peter Horton asked to have his character, Gary, killed off. Read more...

Pigs in cyberspace Henson interactive director brings Muppets to next level By Rodney Tanaka A walk down the halls of the Jim Henson Productions Hollywood office reveals a who’s who in Muppet characters, as framed photographs of Kermit, Miss Piggy and their friends line the walls. Read more...

In the eye of the stormNow opening at the UCLA Armand Hammer Museum, ‘Black Male: Representations of Masculinity’ has been caught up in controversy ever since its New York run at the Whitney. Read more...

Murder, laughs keep audience on tight ‘Rope’ Boredom, intelligence, arrogance all play parts as students kill for thrills By Jeana Blackman A pianist is playing delightful tunes on an elegant piano that fits nicely with the chandelier and classy decor. Read more...