Thursday, February 4, 1999 Cuban ballet company celebrates culture in performance STAGE: Director speaks about upcoming ‘Giselle,’ overcoming obstacles to pursue passion for dancing By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Nobody can deny that Alicia Alonso has paid her dues. Although the 78-year-old director of Ballet Nacional de Cuba no longer graces the stage herself, […]
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Getting his due
Thursday, February 4, 1999 Getting his due FILM: In a departure from his typical role as the quirky, yet loveable, good guy, Mel Gibson turns bad in ‘Payback’ By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff In "Payback," Mel Gibson appears downright dirty. It’s a look not often seen on the native Australian superstar, who has made […]
Sound Bites
Thursday, February 4, 1999 Sound Bites BRIEFS: Vic Chestnutt, "The Salesman and Bernadette" (Capricorn) Aching. That’s the best way "The Salesman and Bernadette" can be described, but even that fails to fully capture the draining emotional mess it will send you into. That’s not to say it’s bad. It’s not – it’s amazing, but it […]
Women talk about trials, tribulations of show biz
Thursday, February 4, 1999 Women talk about trials, tribulations of show biz Speakers reveal entertainment industry outlook, provide advice By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Anyone walking near a packed Ackerman Grand Ballroom Wednesday at noon might have heard the collective roar from a powerhouse of women. Despite a last-minute cancellation by actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, […]
Family band Melky Sedek adds classic sound to R&B
Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Family band Melky Sedek adds classic sound to R&B MUSIC: Siblings escape older brother’s shadow with release ‘The Joint’ By Tenoch Flores Daily Bruin Contributor It just so happens that the members of the duo Melky Sedek are Fugee Wyclef Jean’s younger brother and sister. "He would torture us," recalled Sedek, […]
Old news, young views
Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Old news, young views ISSUES: Both new and established magazines scramble to capitalize on the teen-reader market By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff As your eyes run over the magazine racks in your local bookstore, the colors and covers can blur indistinguishably for the average browser. All of these magazine conglomerates, […]
Wunderbar! German restaurant has all the right stuff
Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Wunderbar! German restaurant has all the right stuff FOOD: Authentic cuisine at Mosel Cellar a tastier alternative to college fare By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Bleitzkreig! There’s meat falling from the rafters in this place! Vegetarians, take cover if you want to get out alive! Yes, welcome to Mosel […]