Thursday, October 8, 1998 ‘Ronin’ star proves skills on international level FILM: France’s Jean Reno portrays gritty characters at home, in United States By Ric Leyva The Associated Press NEW YORK – International film star Jean Reno was international long before he ever became a film star. The son of Spanish parents chased out of […]
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Rocco allows diners to revel, relish, relax
Thursday, October 8, 1998 Rocco allows diners to revel, relish, relax ROCCO: Intimate getaway soothes with eclectic jazz, tasty food By Jessica Holt Daily Bruin Contributor Do not be intimidated by the expensive prices listed on the menu at the portal of Rocco, a cool new jazz club and restaurant in Bel-Air. Functioning as an […]
A&E Briefs
Thursday, October 8, 1998 A&E Briefs Minimalist composer, pianist performs at Schoenberg Hall Two days before the classical Kronos Quartet enters Schoenberg Hall in a Sunday performance, the composer behind many of their standards will, once again, precede them. Terry Riley, the unconventional pianist hailed by the New York Times as carrying "jazz improvisation into […]
Twisted, hapless tales better left in campfire
Thursday, October 8, 1998 Twisted, hapless tales better left in campfire BOOK: Crude attempt at depicting unlucky people leaves us with ‘Raw Deal’ By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Senior Staff A simple business proposition made in fear of being eaten by his own people led pygmy warrior Ota Benga to America. On his trip he […]
Attorney to join new ‘Law and Order’ season
Thursday, October 8, 1998 Attorney to join new ‘Law and Order’ season TELEVISION: Harmon to replace Carey Lowell in series’ evolving ensemble By Frazier Moore The Associated Press NEW YORK — Say hello to the latest "L & O" newbie. She’s Angie Harmon, who joins "Law & Order" in the role of Assistant District Attorney […]
Voices from the East
Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Voices from the East ON-CAMPUS: The hauntingly mellifluous sounds of Bulgarian folk music reverberate in Shoenberg Hall By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Senior Staff Except for the limited English of leader Georgi Doichev, the six members of the folk music troupe Bulgari linger behind a restrictive language barrier. Ask them a […]
Classic rock aids souls of those born under a bad sign
Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Classic rock aids souls of those born under a bad sign COLUMN: ‘Blues’ album by Jimi Hendrix showcases extraordinary guitar work, makes emotional connection to listeners By Brent HopkinsThere are tons upon tons of music journals. Go down to your local newsstand – you’ll see loads of them, about the latest […]