Tuesday, February 24

Editor’s Pick

A little bit opera, a little bit John Lennon, a little bit drama, a little bit pop, and a lot of songwriting talent make Rufus Wainwright one of the most potent artists in the music world today. Read more...


Brew Co. gives amateur musicians the mic

  OSCAR ALVAREZ/Daily Bruin Aspiring singer Jennifer McNutt performs at the open mic night at the Westwood Brewing Company. By Alex Palmer Daily Bruin contributor [email protected] Eclectic music, expressive performances and local talent were on display this weekend, but not just at UCLA’s Spring Sing. Read more...


All eyes on Lee

MICHAEL TOBEY/Daily Bruin Grace Lee, a directing student at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, is currently working on her new film, "The Grace Lee Project." By Mayra Marquez DAILY BRUIN CONTRIBUTOR [email protected] Tearing down the once male-dominated barriers of filmmaking, women are quickly climbing the ranks and standing with the best of them. Read more...


Video Game Reviews

NBA Inside Drive XBox Microsoft Microsoft has made a respectable effort in its first attempt at basketball on the XBox. But overall, this game will neither delight nor disgust.  “NBA Inside Drive” (developed by High Voltage) is a mixed bag with some mildly vexing flaws and a few pleasing virtues. The graphics are very clean and clear, but have a barren look that is too reminiscent of first generation games. In fact, everything about this game ““ its features, sound, graphics and gameplay ““ seems a notch behind its technological precipice.  The game painfully lacks some sort of tutorial. Read more...