Monday, July 1, 1996 ‘Independence Day’ takes no prisoners in the fight for box-office cashBy Michael Horowitz Summer Bruin Senior Staff "Independence Day" attacks the audience with a scope unparalleled in cinema. Read more...

Instead of doling out fists of dough for large, stuffy museums, why not discover the free and fertile grounds of local galleries?By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Contributor There’s more to Santa Monica than Third Street and the Pier. Read more...

Director Russell fails to provide creativity, is flick’s main weaknessBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Arnold Schwarzenegger is the world’s most prized action hero, but even he can’t work alone. Read more...

Classical, modern ballet productions travel to West CoastBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor From the classic love story of Don Quixote to the eccentricities of Twyla Tharp, ballet can be a far-reaching medium. Read more...

‘One-Eye Jimmy’ offers an underdeveloped plot, sheepish charactersBy Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor The writer-director behind the new indie flick, "The Search for One-Eye Jimmy," may be the head writer for "Seinfeld," but none of that show’s trademark wit or humor winds up on the big screen. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 Squirrel sightings, maternal mandates swayed big decision I almost went to USC. I was brought up at the Coliseum wearing cardinal and gold. Read more...

Sunday, June 9, 1996 Movie critic reveals sordid details just beyond silver screen Time and chance have conspired to give me 30 minutes to write this, so I am sorry beforehand for everything. Read more...