Director revels in success of ‘Frank’ Jon Blair’s outside perspective on Anne wins Oscar acclaim By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor It’s just past noon on the day the Oscar nominations are announced. Read more...

Stanley still striving to reach her full potential Dramatic literature-lover and star of new play has dreams of taking on classic role By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Florence Stanley says her character in "The Apple Doesn’t Fall …" is a "woman of high aspirations who never lived up to her potential." Like her character in the play, Stanley says that she doesn’t believe she achieved her full theater potential even though she’s played a wide variety of roles in theater and television. Read more...

If it doesn’t fit, just don’t see it With Oscar-perennial Meryl Streep, Irish-hunk Liam Neeson, and acclaimed-director Barbet Schroeder, all the pieces seem to be lined up for success with "Before and After." Too bad the fragments of this mangled jigsaw puzzle just don’t connect. Read more...

UCLA alumna finds calling as cartoonist for ‘Story Minute’ comic strip Carol Lay enjoys success with L.A. Weekly piece, latest book ‘Joy Ride’ By Jeffrey Shore Daily Bruin Contributor Like many UCLA students, cartoonist Carol Lay often wondered about the value of her schooling. Read more...

UCLA professor’s ‘Clock’ offers unique slant of Latino family life Palacios brings personal experiences to theater, enjoys new playwright fellowship By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Taking a risk certainly proved beneficial for both the Mark Taper Forum’s Latino Theater Initiative and one of its brightest new playwright fellows, UCLA Professor Monica Palacios. Read more...

‘Duckman’ creator flying high after initial difficulties Cartoon series finds adult following in late-night time slot By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor For "Duckman" creator Everett Peck, life has come full circle. Read more...

Healing the wounds For Haile Gerima, solving today’s ills must begin with dealing with yesterday’s. The revolutionary filmmaker, whose feature ‘Sankofa’ literally means ‘reconciling the past to move foward,’ speaks this Friday in Melnitz Theater. Read more...