A&E Briefs
By Daily Bruin Staff
May 15, 2002 9:00 p.m.
MUSIC
Acclaimed film actor Billy Bob Thornton, most recently seen in
the award-winning “Monster’s Ball,” is also a
musician. This Friday night he’ll bring his scruffy charm and
Southern voice to the El Rey Theatre. For more information call
(323) 936-4790.
Also at the El Rey Theatre this weekend is the musical act Pedro
the Lion. The one-man band of David Bazan, a former hardcore
musician, is now crafting melodic pop and taking it on the road.
Also playing will be Damien Jurado and TW Walsh. For ticket
information call (213) 480-3232.
Saturday and Sunday at the Roxy Theatre is the roots rock band
Big Head Todd and the Monsters, as well as The Gabe Dixon Band. For
more information call (310) 276-2222.
FILM
Tonight, Campus Events is presenting “A Beautiful
Mind,” which will be showing in Ackerman Grand Ballroom at 7
p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are sold for $2 at the door. For more
information, see www.campusevents.ucla.edu.
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the “Movie That Inspired Me”
series continues at the James Bridges Theater, where director
Michael Mann (“Ali,” “The Insider”) will
present “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying
and Love the Bomb,” a movie that significantly influenced his
creative life. The screening will be followed by an informal
conversation with Michael Mann, moderated by the Chairman of the
UCLA Film and Television Archive Curtis Hanson. General admission
is $7 and $5 for students, seniors & UCLA Alumni Association
members (ID required for discount).
On Friday at 7 p.m., there will be the “UCLA
Chicano/Latino Film Festival,” to be held at the James
Bridges Theater. The guest of honor this year is Jesus Salvador
Trevino, and the filmmakers will be present for Q&A afterwards.
All events are free and are located at the James Bridges Theatre
(Melnitz 1409).
On Saturday, the EthnoCommunications department will be
presenting the “Generation Next Student Film Festival”
held in 1102 Perloff Hall. There will be works by student
filmmakers produced in EthnoCommunications courses at the UCLA
Asian American Studies Center.
THEATER
“Frida Kahlo,” a play written and directed by Ruben
Amavizca, has performances this Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and
Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Frida Kahlo Theater in Los Angeles. For
more info, call (213) 382-8133.
“Natural Acts,” a comedic play written by John Shaw,
opens tonight at 8 p.m. and runs Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.
through June 22 at The Black Box in W. Los Angeles. Admission is a
$10 suggested donation. For more info and to make reservations,
call (310) 226-6928.
“Truly, Truly, Truly Garland,” a one-person show
written and performed by Miguel Montalvo, plays Fridays and
Saturdays through May 25 at 11 p.m. at the Theatre of NOTE in
Hollywood. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling (323)
414-JUDY (5839).
ART
“Eyes of Hollywood,” is a month-long photography
exhibit with works from professionals and students presenting
images pertaining to the many themes, concepts and illusions of
Hollywood. The exhibit is held at The Basement Complex in
Hollywood, open Monday-Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. For more info,
call (323) 467-5896.
