Good To The Last Drop Intense performances, twisted comedy and absurdist humor highlight director Benjamin Ross’ ‘The Young Poisoner’s Handbook’ By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine if "Taxi Driver" and "Dead Ringers" crossed paths. Read more...

Schtum style defies soft pop image By Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor Do not accuse the members of the Irish band Schtum of always walking around unhappy. Read more...

Sappy ‘Up Close’ ends predictably By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor From the moment that Sally Atwater (Michelle Pfeiffer) walks into the the office of veteran news director Warren Justice (Robert Redford) and spills the contents of her purse all over his floor, it’s clear she’s got a lot to learn. Read more...

311’s cosmic sound goes Universal Native Omaha band graces Los Angeles venue in midst of 30-show tour By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Tim Mahoney dreams of a good night’s sleep in his California king size bed. Read more...

Rendition of Mozart opera gives lesson in great performance L.A. Opera’s ‘Cosí’ marked by fine cast, orchestral support By John Mangum Daily Bruin Senior Staff "Così fan tutte" is kind of Mozart’s operatic bad boy. Read more...

ruby mines beat from multitude of soundsBy Nisha Gopalan Daily Bruin Contributor Think of ruby singer Lesley Rankine as the kid who comes back from summer vacation looking totally different. Read more...

Looking at the body In 1992, Dirk Shafer was a heterosexual icon, Playgirl’s ‘Man of the Year.’ In 1996, he’s out, and he’s starring in a mock-documentary about his experience of pretending he’s something he’s not. Read more...