Monday, March 9

Screen scenes

“Robots” Directed By Chris Wedge Twentieth Century Fox “Robots” seems to have all the enjoyable elements of a good, light-hearted children’s film, right down to the necessary jokes for the parents and the voice of Robin Williams. Read more...


Literature lover finds acclaim

When it comes to the writings of novelist A.S. Byatt, reading audiences across the world are captivated by the multi-dimensional nature of her work. From John Milton to Robert Browning and everyone in between, including the Italian Dante, Byatt’s studies as a young woman have led her on a lifelong journey to her current home under the roof of literary fame, where it seems she will enjoy a comfortable stay for the rest of her career. Read more...


Art “˜master’ to give lecture

Most people probably look at Vaseline and think it’s a nice way to say petroleum jelly. But Matthew Barney might look at Vaseline and think it’s an excellent symbol for his films. Read more...


Pet project

UCLA alumna Sadaf Cohen Muncy always knew she wanted to work with children. Medical school, in her mind, was the way to go. “I was pre-med for a couple years,” Muncy said. Read more...


Theater gets a touch of Bruin pride

When Brian Crano graduated from the UCLA theater department at the tender age of 18, he assumed that someday he would become an actor or a Broadway chorus boy; he had very little connection to the world of playwriting. Read more...


Soundbite

Beck “Guero” Geffen Records For Beck Hansen, the bearer of the hopes and dreams of a generation of rock critics, making the world safe for skinny white boys just seems to go with the territory. Read more...


Alumni launch original musical

“What was the last project you’ve worked on without a UCLA theater person?” actor Mark Pellner asked during a rehearsal for “Radio Show.” “I don’t think ever. Read more...