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...

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...

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...

‘Til death do they part UCLA’s theater department mounts a production of Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding,’ a tale of love, death and feuding families in 1930s Spain that has something to tell our own society By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor The ’90s are more like the ’30s than they seem. Read more...

Guitarist strikes chord with crowd Jefferson Airplane founder, Kaukonen, plays at Wadsworth By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen performed onstage with Janis Joplin in the 1960s. Read more...