By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Shakespeare plays have been around for 400 years. But only in the past decade have experimental Shakespeare films attracted a new generation of audiences and filmmakers alike, proving once again the Bard’s accessibility and timelessness. Read more...

By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Senior Staff The current resurrection of composer George Gershwin surprisingly began within the darkness of Freud Playhouse. Now onstage at the Tiffany Theatre, “George Gershwin Alone” reflects the almost spiritual journey that connects actor and pianist Hershey Felder with the musical icon. Read more...

By Chris Young Daily Bruin Contributor In the crisp, cool air of Saturday night, you could hear music playing from the hills of Los Angeles. Well, almost. Read more...

By Allison Dixon Daily Bruin Contributor Many people avoid opera because of the language barriers and melodramatic love stories. L.A. Opera’s “Billy Budd” escapes this stereotype, however. Read more...

Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP” Aftermath Oh dear. Children, cover your ears, because our old friend Marshall Mathers is back. And he’s one angry mother. On Eminem’s sophomore album, “The Marshall Mathers LP,” the 18- track record has richly layered melodic beats peppered with spoken word tracks and a few token radio friendly pop-ish tunes. Read more...

By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Senior Staff If you’re interested in something different, it is a safe bet that Rosalind’s Ethiopian restaurant is a place for you. Read more...

By Laura Loh Daily Bruin Contributor When actor-director Chi Muoi Lo set out to make “Catfish in Black Bean Sauce,” a movie about an African American couple and their adopted Vietnamese children, nothing prepared him for the reception he got in Hollywood. Read more...