‘Black Sheep’ a shear bet for loads of laughs Comedian Spade wishes you to just ‘be a lamb’ and flock to see his latest flick By Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor "Black Sheep" is not "Tommy Boy Part 2." At least according to actors Chris Farley and David Spade, who starred in the comedy "Tommy Boy," and reunite in "Black Sheep." Spade, who started his career with Farley on "Saturday Night Live," understands why people may see "Black Sheep" as a sequel to "Tommy Boy." Both films feature Farley as an unlucky victim, and are full of his physical comedy coupled with Spade’s sarcastic humor. Read more...

The day the music died Less than a month ago, the San Diego Symphony met its death – could the L.A. Philharmonic be next? By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Daniel Rothmuller still can’t believe what happened in San Diego three weeks ago. Read more...

Miller sees through ‘Angela’ Award-winning feature film debut focuses on child’s imagination, spirituality By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Rebecca Miller sought more than just talented actors when casting her new film "Angela." She needed imagination and spirituality – unusual requirements coming from a director. Read more...

UCLA alumni haven’t hit bottom in theater Graduates find jobs, focus on light-hearted comedy in ‘Dialogues’ production By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff They were all theater majors at UCLA. Read more...

Neil Simon’s ‘Biloxi Blues’ storms stage with full force Creative Outlet Theatre Company’s boot-camp comedy executes tour de force By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff If you’ve see the film "Biloxi Blues," you haven’t seen Neil Simon’s "Biloxi Blues." Simon’s stage play is a great comedy that bares little similarity to the film starring Matthew Broderick. Read more...

Open mike opportunities abound for lovers of lyrics, paramours of prose Find your love connection at the weekly poetry reading at Kerckhoff Art Gallery By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Lonely? Read more...

‘Balloon’ soars to cinematic heights Iranian government asks Academy to withdraw film from Oscar contention By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff At first glance, "The White Balloon" is nothing more than the story of a little girl who wants desperately to buy a goldfish. Read more...