Irish band whips up success Whipping Boy maintains integrity after label change By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Paul Page, guitarist of Whipping Boy, stays calm and in control despite his busy travelling schedule. Read more...

A kinder, gentler Almodóvar After great controversy, greater success, and a collection of bold and stylish films, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar tells an emotional story in ‘The Flower of My Secret’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor alking into Pedro Almodóvar’s hotel suite, one immediately notices that the room seems too austere for its inhabitant. Read more...

Irish band blends Gaelic, Scottish influences for folksy flair By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor In the age of electronics and technology, it is rare to find a traditional Irish band that can be considered a supergroup. Read more...

A ‘Birdcage’ in the theater… is worth seing twice Director Mike Nichols’ raucous new update of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ features a top-notch ensemble that yields hilarious results By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff hile he was being interviewed for the special-effects-dominated "Jumanji" last fall, Robin Williams was asked which of his films was his favorite. Read more...

Portrayal of Pinhead warrants swollen head Horror Hall of Famer racks his brain over character’s popularity By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Sometimes, all it takes to inspire an actor is his costume. Read more...

‘Uncivilized’ violinist breaks classical traditions Salerno-Sonnenberg adds no-holds-barred style to Wadsworth on Sunday By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg is not your typical violinist. Read more...

Student conductor has all the Wright moves By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor They say opportunity only knocks once, but for UCLA undergraduate Elizabeth Wright, things are looking brighter than ever. Read more...