Pasadena Playhouse "Forever Plaid ““ a Special Holiday Edition," is playing at the Pasadena Playhouse. By Mary Williams Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Plaids have been watching over the planet for the past 10 years, and now they’re coming back. Read more...

  ED RHEE During Wednesday’s lecture-performance, Patrick Stewart passionately rehumanizes Shakespeare’s "Merchant of Venice" villain, Shylock. By Michael Falcone Daily Bruin Senior Staff Patrick Stewart didn’t need Klingons and Vulcans to teach him important lessons about aliens. Read more...

  Hal, played by Jack Black (right) reacts to some questionable advice from his equally shallow friend Mauricio (Jason Alexander). By Ryan Joe Daily Bruin Contributor Looking to weigh roughly 300 pounds, Gwyneth Paltrow waddles down the dim-lit lobby of the Tribecca Grand hotel. Read more...

  PRIYA SHARMA/Daily Bruin Indian martial artist Krishnadas Menon demonstrates his art at a workshop that took place at UCLA Monday. By Parisa Elahi Daily Bruin Contributor Martial arts is not commonly associated with the rich cultural heritage of India. Read more...

  JULIA PARK "A Lie of the Mind," starring eight UCLA student actors, depicts the impact of dysfunctional families on children’s future relationships. By Kate Bristow Daily Bruin Contributor The enigmatic writing of American playwright Sam Shepard presented a challenge to Theater C572 students this quarter. Read more...

Twentieth Century Fox Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow) prepares for a romantic date. “Shallow Hal” Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black Directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly Comedies are always the hardest to review. Read more...

By Willy Flockton Daily Bruin Contributor Bullets fly in stylized color as the camera swiftly jolts around the action and the latest electronica music pumps through the theater. This is what we expect of Hong Kong cinema. But Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To Kai Fung’s works are a little different. Read more...