Sunday, July 12

In the news:

Screen scenes:

“The Hulk” Starring Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly Directed by Ang Lee “The Hulk” is a comic book movie, not merely in its superhero subject matter, but also in its split-screen frenzy, which resembles the flipping of pages of animated drawings. Read more...



Entering the spotlight

UCLA may be a new producer of foreign language filmmakers. Of the seven films honored in this year’s Spotlight Awards for directing, two are in foreign languages and were shot in foreign countries. Read more...


Professor analyzes play's impact with class

English Professor Deborah Banner teaches a literature class titled “Rocket’s Red Glare: 20th Century American War narrative.” Her syllabus includes the tribal rock musical “Hair.” Daily Bruin: Why are people today still so wildly interested in seeing “Hair”? Read more...



Let your hair down

When the name of the rock-musical “Hair” comes up in any ordinary context, your mind immediately deviates to an entire cast of beautiful dancers ““ yes, stark naked, flag-burning and tripping on acid. Read more...


Dance dance revolution!

By David Chang DAILY BRUIN STAFF [email protected] Reducing Americans’ Vulnerability to Ecstasy. The intention of the RAVE Act may be thought noble by those who drafted it, but opponents of the new law are concerned about its potential borderline unconstitutional application. Read more...