Anthology captures Smokey Robinson at his best Motown’s Jackson, Gladys Knight selections limited By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff The first thing that strikes you about Smokey Robinson is his voice. Read more...

Confronting fears at the Men’s Clinic Flat-Earth Society Robert Stevens Okay, I’ll admit it ­ I’ve taken an HIV test. This isn’t to say that I’m HIV-infected. Read more...

Duran Duran’s latest album only takes you lower Teeny-bopper faves’ new takes on modern classics fails to impress By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s like Ernest Hemingway said: if you can’t come up with a new idea, or a put a new spin on an old one, your art isn’t worth your time or effort. Read more...

Escape from New York Life might be easier for comedian Janeane Garofalo if she stopped talking to the press. But she’s not about to shut up. Read more...

Cassidy breathes life into ‘Assassins’ Adrenaline-charged role in Sondheim’s musical inspires actor By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff Stephen Sondheim. The renowned composer and lyricist, best known for his musicals "Sweeney Todd" and "Into the Woods," has an affinity for the bizarre and twisted. Read more...

Career opportunities Getting your big break in the ‘industry’ isn’t always as easy as it seems in the movies. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television kicks off Career Week ’95 with a host of panel discussions including noted alums and entertainment professionals. Read more...

‘Bar Girls’ falls flat despite intriguing lesbian premise By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff In the trailer for this film, a narrator enthusiastically bellows, "If you see one lesbian movie this year, make it Bar Girls." A better piece of advice: If you see one lesbian movie this year, make sure it isn’t Bar Girls. Read more...