Fueled by charges of anti-Semitism for its depiction of the death of Jesus, the release of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of The Christ” may have already ignited enough controversy to be considered an event of biblical proportions. Read more...

“The Balcony” Macgowan Little Theater Mar. 5-13, 8 p.m. The UCLA Department of Theater presents Jean Genet’s “The Balcony,” directed by M.F.A. candidate Max Snyder. Son of a Parisian prostitute, Genet saw plenty of good ol’ 1950s censorship against his play, which explores the steamy side, as opposed to the non-steamy side, of brothel life. Read more...

Declare Yourself Westwood Plaza Feb. 26, 10 a.m. ““ 2 p.m. Non-profit campaign comes to UCLA to get students to register to vote. DJ J.Period and spoken word artists will assist with entertainment while you’re filling out your paperwork. Read more...

“21 Grams” Ackerman Grand Ballroom Feb. 26-27, 7 and 9:30 p.m. If you’ve seen all the Best Picture nominees already and are sick of new theatrical releases, you may want to check out “21 Grams,” which not only includes the best cinematography not nominated for this year’s Oscars, but also one of the better non-nominated performances by Sean Penn, who may be stronger in this film than he was in “Mystic River.” Tickets are $2 at the door. Read more...

With a pink planet above and a neon-colored mosque behind him, Mick Jagger is sitting Indian-style, wearing a black Merlin hat and a Middle-Eastern silk robe, and forming an “X” with his forearms, palms facing himself. Read more...

So it seems this year’s Oscar race is primed to become the Academy’s personal tribute to “The Lord of the Rings” ““ and deservedly so. Considering neither of the trilogy’s first two installments won Oscars for Best Picture or Best Director, “The Return of the King” should take both. Read more...

WILL Win: Tim Robbins, “Mystic River” SHOULD Win: Tim Robbins, “Mystic River” While Robbins may at times be a controversial figure due to his anti-war activism, one thing there is no fighting about is this UCLA alum’s chance of coming home a winner. Read more...