Critic’s dilemma: to know hype from rock Rock critics like to think that they’re on the cutting edge of what’s important in popular music. And a few geniuses ­ Robert Christgau, Greil Marcus ­ truly are. Read more...

Order in the court Court TV has brought the current O.J. Simpson murder trial, with all its drama, suspense and grandeur, into every home in America. Read more...

Kid prostitutes? Thumbs up, Whitey says ‘Dysfunctional’ comedy show tackles politically incorrect issues By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Dan Rosen is the creator of the "Dysfunctional Show" and the man behind Whitey Fjord, the talk show’s racist, homophobic, sexist, arch-conservative host. Read more...

Anonymous 4 appeal revealed By John Mangum Everyone wants to try and uncover the secret behind Anonymous 4. What about this vocal group could possibly account for their rise to success? Read more...

Hawke surpasses ‘Gen X’ label in ‘Before Sunrise’ Actor succeeds in showing diversity, rejects role-model responsibilities By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff His movies may have made him a Generation X icon, but Ethan Hawke doesn’t want to be anybody’s role model. Read more...

Cast, fans face the facts of ‘so-called life’ Ratings overrule quality in determining fate of critically acclaimed television program By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff On the ABC television show "My So-Called Life," lead character Angela Chase (played by Claire Danes) is in love with an unattainable guy, questions the authenticity of life and is unable to resolve her teenage angst by the end of each hour program. Read more...

Portrayal of Shakespeare relationship short on comedy ‘Dammit’ crams too many of bard’s works in show in failed try at lighthearted biographical sketch By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff One of the most-read playwrights of our time is William Shakespeare. Read more...