By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Reporter In some places, films are constructed like poems instead of McDonald’s hamburgers. Though Hollywood blockbusters today define the standards of a successful film, a counter current has been flowing, mostly in other countries. Read more...

  PESADENA PLAYHOUSE Josh Clark (center) gives Jonathan Wade Drahos a piece of mind in "Biloxi Blues," now playing at the Pasadena Playhouse through Feb. 24. Read more...

Wilshire Theatre Theodore Bikel and company perform "Fiddler on the Roof" at Wilshire Theatre. “Fiddler on the Roof” Wilshire Theatre (213) 365-3500. Through Jan. 27 The backdrop mélange of pale blue and bright purple sky draws viewers in. Read more...

  The Associated Press Sarah Jessica Parker accepts her award for best performance by an actress in a television comedy. By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press “A Beautiful Mind” was named best drama and its star Russell Crowe won the top dramatic actor trophy as the Golden Globes rewarded stories of love under the duress of madness, despair and illness. Read more...

By Sophia Whang Daily Bruin Senior Staff Isn’t it wonderful to have things back to normal again? I’m talking about the Golden Globes and the strangely comforting feeling of seeing satin and decorative flowers once again adorn celebrities. Read more...

  ANGELA LEE Elvis Mitchell, of the New York Times (l-r), is joined by "Hotel" director Mike Figgis and actor Danny Huston in a panel discussion at the Getty. Read more...

  Winstar Cinema Lu Yi-Ching portrays a constantly praying widow in "What Time Is It There?" “What Time is it There?” Starring Lee Kang Sheng and Chen Shiang Chyi Directed by Tsai Ming Liang Opening the film is an elderly man smoking a cigarette, making lunch, moving a potted plant, yelling at his son to wake up, and sitting down with a cynical look on his face. Read more...