When the name of the rock-musical “Hair” comes up in any ordinary context, your mind immediately deviates to an entire cast of beautiful dancers ““ yes, stark naked, flag-burning and tripping on acid. Read more...

By David Chang DAILY BRUIN STAFF [email protected] Reducing Americans’ Vulnerability to Ecstasy. The intention of the RAVE Act may be thought noble by those who drafted it, but opponents of the new law are concerned about its potential borderline unconstitutional application. Read more...

At Pixar, moviemaking is no walk on the beach. The studio’s always attempting to dive to undiscovered depths. So even though Pixar Animation Studios has four feature-length films under its belt, the studio continues to push the limits of computer animation with new challenges. Read more...

Westwood Village is currently experiencing a restaurant boom, with at least six opening (or already open). The Daily Bruin’s Daniel Miller gives us a taste of what three of them are like. Read more...

It was a good day for the underground. After saving the world from an Inner Circle plot involving the conclusion of the latest “American Idol,” the Matrix and an asteroid named Mister Rogers, I felt that it was time for a vacation. Read more...

Director Chen Kaige is known for making films from the safe vantage point of history, but he’s ready for a change. “I used to believe there was no culture in China because the old traditional cultural values were being destroyed by the last 15 years under communism,” Chen said. Read more...

From Bob Marley look-alikes to the distinct aroma of pot, this week’s blind date offered a peek into a different world ““ the mysterious world of reggae music showcased at the UCLA reggae festival this weekend. Read more...