A kinder, gentler Almodóvar After great controversy, greater success, and a collection of bold and stylish films, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar tells an emotional story in ‘The Flower of My Secret’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor alking into Pedro Almodóvar’s hotel suite, one immediately notices that the room seems too austere for its inhabitant. Read more...

Actor pursues first love with ‘Kiss’ at Ahmanson Dorian Harewood returns to singing as Valentin in Terrence McNally classic By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Actor Dorian Harewood got his start singing with Bette Davis in the musical, "Miss Moffat." It was the legendary star who convinced him to focus on a career in acting. Read more...

Eric Roberts jumps at chance to host ‘Party’ Latest role gives actor chance to break pattern of quantity over quality By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor People who get offended by films often don’t do anything, but when the Catholic Church saw one of actor Eric Roberts’ films, they took action. Read more...

Portrayal of Pinhead warrants swollen head Horror Hall of Famer racks his brain over character’s popularity By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Sometimes, all it takes to inspire an actor is his costume. Read more...

‘Uncivilized’ violinist breaks classical traditions Salerno-Sonnenberg adds no-holds-barred style to Wadsworth on Sunday By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg is not your typical violinist. Read more...

Irish band blends Gaelic, Scottish influences for folksy flair By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor In the age of electronics and technology, it is rare to find a traditional Irish band that can be considered a supergroup. Read more...

A ‘Birdcage’ in the theater… is worth seing twice Director Mike Nichols’ raucous new update of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ features a top-notch ensemble that yields hilarious results By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff hile he was being interviewed for the special-effects-dominated "Jumanji" last fall, Robin Williams was asked which of his films was his favorite. Read more...