“Sweet Sixteen” Directed by Ken Loach Famous socialist director Ken Loach just can’t stop slapping his audience across the face with a political message. With “Sweet Sixteen,” his latest foray into the world of dysfunctional British families, Loach attempts a gritty depiction of a teenager forced by economic strife to turn to a life of crime. Read more...

Porn. Perhaps no other four-letter word can elicit more outrage and sheer excitement all at the same time. Regardless of how high up the morality meter you place yourself, the truth is that people look at pornography, and they’re doing it right here at UCLA. Read more...

FILM & TV: “Fast Trip, Long Drop,” “Habit” James Bridges Theater May 23 The two autobiographical films by Gregg Bordowitz feature his travails as a gay man living with AIDS. Read more...

The ethnomusicology department’s end-of-the-year Jazz Ensemble concert has a new theme this year ““ instead of spotlighting students, guest artist Kenny Burrell will join the two ensembles in celebration of his 25th year at UCLA. Read more...

Many people don’t notice it in their day-to-day affairs, but cycling has become a major factor in the music world. And I don’t mean cycling in the overcoming-cancer-to-take-home-the-yellow-jersey-all-the-while-tugging-at-the-heartstrings-of-a-nation sense of the word. Read more...

“JazzReggae” is neither a typo nor the result of a space bar that’s out of order. The lack of spacing suggests a sense of togetherness, connection and unity ““ the very goals of the UCLA JazzReggae Festival. Read more...

Director Tom Shadyac has only one demand: the long, curly hair stays, or he goes. “I’m like an old Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album cover,” said Shadyac of his signature mane. Read more...