Tuesday, May 7, 1996 ‘Dead Man’ is an off-rhythm allegorical Western focused squarely on its eccentric characters. Who could spring this film on culture-deprived Americans? Only indie film maverick Jim Jarmusch.If Jennifer Aniston’s shag is the essence of sitcom chic, then Jim Jarmusch’s gravity-defying hair practically embodies indie film cool. Read more...

Tuesday, May 7, 1996 This Spring, WorldFest ’96 celebrates UCLA’s cultural diversity with a week of performances and food representing the four corners of the globeBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff The smoke from the grill rises through the warm air. Read more...

Tuesday, May 7, 1996 Band comes to L.A. this weekendBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The four members of the Cowboy Junkies sit against a plain white background on the cover of their sixth and most recent album, "Lay it Down." Wearing simple black clothes, they appear sedate and at ease. Read more...

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Monday, May 6, 1996 ‘Captives’ costars Roth, Ormond, offer audience film’s only highlights By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff It’s difficult to hate this film directed by Angela Pope ("Sweet as You Are," "Shiftwork"), even though the plot and the characters are completely unbelievable. Read more...

Friday, May 3,1996 Forum to provide for exposure of marginalized filmsBy Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff One year ago, graduate student N’Dine Rowe felt that something was missing from the UCLA film program. Read more...

Friday, May 3,1996 "Barb Wire" Written by Chuck Pfarrer and Ilene Chaiken Directed by David Hogan Starring Pamela Anderson Lee, Temuera Morrison and Jake Noseworthy "Barb Wire" has about 30 deaths by machine gun fire, three bodies dropping, no laughs, four sets and two huge plastic breasts center-screen for an hour and a half. Read more...