Friday, April 19, 1996 By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff For all of its studios, stars and hype, Los Angeles is not renowned for independent film festivals. Read more...

Friday, April 19, 1996 Acclaimed film screens tonight at Melnitz TheaterBy Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Many people in the film industry subscribe to Pink Floyd’s theory that they "don’t need no education." Skipping tedious classwork and irrelevant courses, actors, directors and producers go on to monumentally successful careers. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 This weekend’s ‘Festival of Books’ offers different perspectives, discussions and an enthusiastic appreciation of the written word. By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff If reading is fundamental, then visiting UCLA this weekend should be required by law. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Wayans, Aykroyd, Stern take humor to the kidnapping comedyBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff In what the former calls a "commentary on fandom in America," Daniel Stern and Dan Aykroyd play two over-zealous Celtic fans who end up kidnapping their opposition’s star player. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Troupe marks anniversary with ceremony, moveBy Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Contributor Most theater companies come and go like a flash of lightning. Read more...

Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Excess, drama to mark presentations of Puccini, Rossini masterpiecesBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Prepare for a surplus of drama, intrigue, tragedy and comedy this weekend when two great Italian composers heap on passionate emotions ­ opera style. Read more...

Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Nisha Gopalan Daily Bruin Contributor Given the innumerable punk-pop bands emerging out of the New York scene, one wonders what makes The Goops so special. Read more...