Thursday, December 10, 1998 A&E Briefs A capella group pays homage to composer Artists pushing albums with names akin to "Live in Oxford" may not always garner household name status. Maybe that’s why the Tallis Scholars, who perform in Royce Hall on Friday at 8 p.m., took 25 years to claim international renown as the […]
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Film
Thursday, December 10, 1998 Film Disclaimer: The Daily Bruin staff was unable to screen many films released in December that might have otherwise made the top 10 list, including "The Thin Red Line," "A Simple Plan," "Shakespeare in Love" and "Prince of Egypt." No. 1 – "Life is Beautiful" Much has been made this year […]
Carolers to fill Village with sounds of season
Monday, December 7, 1998 Carolers to fill Village with sounds of season MUSIC: Student singers connect with audiences, businesses in Westwood By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff The sight of palm trees in Christmas tree attire, snowflake banners and the starry lights strung over Wilshire Boulevard makes the holiday season a visual treat as one […]
Fractured performances in ‘Shattered Image’ distort plot
Monday, December 7, 1998 Fractured performances in ‘Shattered Image’ distort plot FILM: Hitchcock-ish story, dull ending can’t hold interest of movie-goers By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff "Shattered Image," the new film from visionary director Raul Ruiz, starts off with a concept that could have been scripted for the great Alfred Hitchcock. This tale, of […]
Holiday music warms hearts of sports fans, jaded listeners
Monday, December 7, 1998 Holiday music warms hearts of sports fans, jaded listeners Christmas tunes by New Kids on the Block sure to evoke memories Believe me when I say I know the horrors that come with going home for the holidays. Besides suffering through the wrath of family squabbles, your life seems to be […]
A journey’s end
Monday, December 7, 1998 A journey’s end Playing the last show of their final tour, A Tribe Called Quest took the stage at the House of Blues on Wednesday to perform cuts off recent albums, revive old favorites, and say their goodbyes By Tenoch Flores Daily Bruin Contributor Many people hung their heads in anticipation […]
Soundbites
Monday, December 7, 1998 Soundbites Squirrel Nut Zippers, "Christmas Caravan" It seems like when November draws to a close, there’s a deluge of bad Christmas songs everywhere. You can’t walk into a mall without hearing those dogs barking "Jingle Bells" at least once, and you’re lucky if you can escape those overblown star collaborations that […]