Sunday, July 7, 1996 Kienholz’s work mocks consumerism by employing its productsBy Carrie Rosten Summer Bruin Contributor It’s worth while schlepping through traffic on the 10 and shelling out a few bucks to see "Kienholz: A Retrospective" at The Museum of Contemporary Art downtown. Read more...

Sunday, July 7, 1996 Settings, dressings updated, but Bard’s text, verve preservedBy Michelle Nguyen Summer Bruin Contributor The likes of opera, fine wine and caviar may be reserved for a certain upper strata of society ­ but Shakespeare is for everyone. Read more...

Sunday, July 7, 1996 The Joffrey hopes to lure new crowd, mixing music of Prince, classical danceBy Alicia Cheak Summer Bruin Contributor Gerald Arpino hopes that one day, his brothers who were raised on all-American baseball and football will find themselves attending a ballet performance. Read more...

Monday, July 1, 1996 Production exhibits futuristic view of California’s politicsBy Brandon Wilson Summer Bruin Contributor The Place: California. The Time: Near the Middle of the Next Century. Read more...

Monday, July 1, 1996 Despite the latex, comedian gives fine comic performanceBy Brandon Wilson Summer Bruin Contributor It’s no secret that Eddie Murphy isn’t what he used to be. Read more...

Monday, July 1, 1996 ‘Independence Day’ takes no prisoners in the fight for box-office cashBy Michael Horowitz Summer Bruin Senior Staff "Independence Day" attacks the audience with a scope unparalleled in cinema. Read more...

Director Russell fails to provide creativity, is flick’s main weaknessBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Arnold Schwarzenegger is the world’s most prized action hero, but even he can’t work alone. Read more...