LINES Ballet dances to beat of own drummer Unique movement, cultural exploration mark dance troupe By Elizabeth Bull Alonzo King happens to be a dancer. But he could be a painter, writer, sculptor or actor because dance, to him, is just a way to express an idea. Read more...

L.A. Opera’s 11th season promises murder, deceit Legendary talent, exciting material wait in wings By John Mangum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Hollywood has nothing on Los Angeles Music Center Opera. Read more...

PAYING THEIR DUES James Woods and Oliver Stone are no strangers to controversy. Woods’ personal life and Stone’s history-inspired films have come under harsh criticism. However, the two are also familiar with praise. Read more...

Stone often criticized for his creative interpretation of historical facts, events By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Few would have expected Oliver Stone to jump back into the fire of historical filmmaking after the media bloodbath he received for "JFK," but America’s most controversial auteur has never been one to walk away from a challenge. Read more...

Film series uncovers Australian treasures UCLA film archives present down under history in ‘Strictly Oz’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Long before it was known for spawning ABBA-worshipping transvestites and sequin-clad ballroom dancers, Australia had a rich and diverse cinematic history. Read more...

Macpherson received warmly at Sundance Supermodel cast as director’s co-star in film ‘If Lucy Fell’ dream love interest By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff PARK CITY, UTAH — The Sundance Film Festival is all about independent cinema, but sometimes nothing celebrates independent cinema better than a celeb-packed, studio-funded, top-notch screening and after-party. Read more...

Viewing censorship as an irrational ritual It isn’t what you say, but how you say it that gets by sanctions My column for this week was originally supposed to be this really wonderful how-to guide to bizarre sexual practices and subversive anti-government warfare. Read more...