Friday, April 3

“˜Shockheaded Peter’ tales provide sinfully good time

By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Contributor “Shockheaded Peter” is billed as a junk opera, and there really is no better analogy for the play. Based on the classic 18th century didactic German storybook “Struwwelpeter” by Heinrich Hoffmann, the play presents a rogue’s gallery of naughty children, bullies, thumb-suckers, and kids who play with matches. Read more...


The Bruin Choice Awards

This year’s Bruin Choice Awards once again proved that there are a select few on campus who honor and cherish the tradition ““ or at least would just like to see “The Bone Collector” as the next porn title to hit video shelves this summer. Read more...


Sound Bites

Euge Groove “Euge Groove” Warner Brothers Next time you’re in the dentist’s chair and they put another CD on the stereo, it just might be Euge Groove’s debut album. Read more...


“˜Road Trip’ offers taste of best and worst of college

By Jun Okada Daily Bruin Contributor Fraternity hijinks, a disorganized road trip in Dad’s sedan, topless co-eds and a homemade sex video: this could be the sure-fire formula to get college kids to shell out their $8 this summer for DreamWorks’ newest comedy, “Road Trip.” At a recent press interview producer Ivan Reitman, director Todd Phillips and the young stars of the film discussed the story behind the college-oriented comedy. Read more...



“˜Shockheaded Peter’ tales provide sinfully good time

By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Contributor “Shockheaded Peter” is billed as a junk opera, and there really is no better analogy for the play. Based on the classic 18th century didactic German storybook “Struwwelpeter” by Heinrich Hoffmann, the play presents a rogue’s gallery of naughty children, bullies, thumb-suckers, and kids who play with matches. Read more...


UCLA pays tribute to Gil Cates

By Allison Hunter Daily Bruin Contributor There’s no business like show business, and no one knows that better than Gil Cates. An Emmy award-winning director and producer, Cates was honored with a special tribute Wednesday evening for his numerous contributions to the entertainment industry as well as his work as founding dean of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. Read more...