Cassidy breathes life into ‘Assassins’ Adrenaline-charged role in Sondheim’s musical inspires actor By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Stephen Sondheim. The renowned composer and lyricist, best known for his musicals "Sweeney Todd" and "Into the Woods," has an affinity for the bizarre and twisted. Read more...

Career opportunities Getting your big break in the ‘industry’ isn’t always as easy as it seems in the movies. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television kicks off Career Week ’95 with a host of panel discussions including noted alums and entertainment professionals. Read more...

‘Bar Girls’ falls flat despite intriguing lesbian premise By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff In the trailer for this film, a narrator enthusiastically bellows, "If you see one lesbian movie this year, make it Bar Girls." A better piece of advice: If you see one lesbian movie this year, make sure it isn’t Bar Girls. Read more...

Sweet dreams are made of this Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lange renews her craft, learns to distance self from roles By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Jessica Lange has finally learned how to relax. Read more...

‘Candyman’ star Todd sees film as morality tale despite slasher scenes Actor, director hope to redefine horror film images By Philip Hong Horror films like Psycho and Nightmare on Elm Street have created a collection of actors seemingly forever trapped in psychopath roles. Read more...

Jewel of the Nile ‘Festival of the Nile’ showcases Egypt’s cultural history for UCLA By John Mangum Egypt conjures images of pyramids, tombs and the sphinx. Read more...

Newport Jazz Festival tour celebrates its 40th anniversary Historic festival goes on the road to bring power of jazz to a new generation By Phillip Hong Jazz, a simple, humble word for the power of music, will be clearly defined at the Wadsworth Theater Saturday, as the Newport Jazz Festival on Tour pays a visit to Los Angeles. Read more...