Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Sisters, wacky perverts attempt to find meaning behind happiness FILM: Complex comedy’s fatalistic pursuit of bliss disturbs, opens audience By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff "Happiness" makes people squirm. Throughout the movie, not a single member of the audience finds himself able to sit still in his seat. The film touches […]
Category Archives: Arts
Drift beyond Westwood for coffee worth quaffing
Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Drift beyond Westwood for coffee worth quaffing CAFES: Many quaint joints blend entertainment with beverages; students just need to know where to look By Jessica Holt Daily Bruin Contributor It is that time of the year again, and no, this is not a story about Christmas. Midterms are right around the […]
The proof is in the putting
Wednesday, October 21, 1998 The proof is in the putting THEATER: After playing Disney heroines onstage, Susan Egan makes a star turn as seductress in a revamped Stephen Sondheim revue By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Bit by bit, Putting it together … Ten years ago, UCLA freshman and future actress Susan Egan hoped […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Soundbites Black Star, "Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star" (Rawkus) Meet Mos Def and Talib Kweli, two emcees from New York City with no gimmicks, just beats and lyrics with an emphasis on the latter. Well- respected for their poetic style and clever raps, both artists decided to come […]
Southern California art meets modern dancing
Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Southern California art meets modern dancing DANCE: Company dedicated to preserving history tries new project By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Martha Graham, Agnes de Mille and Doris Humphrey. These distinguished innovators of modern dance are only a few of the choreographers the American Repertory Dance Company (ARDC) counts responsible for […]
For goodness’ sake
Tuesday, October 20, 1998 For goodness’ sake INTERVIEW: Seattle band tries to make it big with rock ‘n’ roll by moving away from local grunge scene By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Contributor There is always a buzz about the latest rage in music. Everyone wants to read about what’s new, what’s exciting and what’s hot. […]
Tarantula’s bite leads to birth of culture, music
Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Tarantula’s bite leads to birth of culture, music ONCAMPUS: Southern Italian traditions brought to America through folklore, dance, film By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Senior Staff A spider bites a women between the legs. And from there, a rich cultural history is born. Sandwiched between the churches and sororities of Hilgard […]