‘Erotique’ elicits heavy groaning, not moaning Film compilation fails to satisfy expectations By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff A rather uninspired attempt to showcase erotica from the female perspective, Erotique is a collection of three short films directed by women of different nationalities. Read more...

Murder was the case Kevin Bacon and Christian Slater come of age (again) in courtroom drama Murder In the First, a story of revenge and the fine line between justice and injustice By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Murder In the First stars two of Hollywood’s favorites, known more for wisecracking leading male roles than gritty realism. Read more...

Plays are half success, half failure at this season’s One Act Festival Theatre 40 adds memorable and forgettable at annual festival By Lawrence Sullivan Once again, Theatre 40’s Annual One-Act Festival is in season, now going on its sixth year. Read more...

‘S.F.W.’ lives up to name with futile attempt at Gen X trauma Angst-filled film explores world of instant celebrity By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff S.F.W. Read more...

‘Social Security’ commands fiery performances Lightning-quick responses, retorts sustain satire in Bergman’s comedy of overbearing mother, in-laws By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff The Kahns (Michael Daniel Vila and Susan Allenbach) have finally gotten to a point in their career where things are going smoothly. Read more...

Students joke for, not about, professor in new course New UCLA Extension course teaches stand-up basics for aspiring comedians By Rodney Tanaka Long weeks of preparation culminates in this one moment: the final exam. Read more...

Putting Garth Brooks in his place: history College students, as open minded as they often think they are, frequently hold prejudices against "mainstream" artists. When an artist has achieved a considerable amount of commercial success, young people often suspect it has something to do with shallow pandering, of stooping to the lowest common denominator, as if making money for creating music is a great evil. Read more...