‘Langoliers’ ruined by overacting, dialogue By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Stephen King has two types of films. The successful and the unsuccessful. Successful include films like Misery and Stand By Me where the story is realistic. Read more...

Festival of New One Act Plays provides three hours of laughs Productions aided by impressive sets and clever acting By Jeana Blackman Whoever said you can’t please everyone has obviously never been to Act One ’95, the Second Annual Festival of New One Act Plays playing at the Met Theatre. Read more...

‘Blithe Spirit’ abounds with supernatural grace South Coast Repertory reworks the classic comedy By Lawrence Sullivan In spite of our angst-happy age, Noel Coward still survives as a precious relic of elegant froth and high-flown wit. Read more...

Those crazy Canucks By Emily Forster The cultural barrier between Canada and America is slowly collapsing thanks to Canadians like The Chumps, a seven-person comedy troupe that has recently visited Los Angeles for a stint at the Improv in Hollywood. Read more...

Carroll’s ‘Diaries’ takes long journey to screen Author contributes imagination to new film, other projects By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Perched restlessly on a chair in his Beverly Hills hotel suite, Jim Carroll fidgets with a pack of Marlboro Lights. Read more...

‘Moving the Mountain’ offers glimpse into Tiananmen reality Documentary by ‘Nell’ director screens at Melnitz tonight, discussion to follow By Barbara Hernandez Daily Bruin Staff The efforts to preserve the memory of China’s Tiananmen Square protest movement of 1989 have culminated into Moving the Mountain, screening tonight at Melnitz. Read more...

Top gunAt the top of his profession, Denzel Washington secures some of the best roles in Hollywood. Washington’s latest role in the action film Crimson Tide displays his versatility. Read more...