Monday, July 6, 1998 Heavenly Bodies FILM: In a world where destructive asteroids are fodder for blockbuster movies, ‘Armageddon’ stands out as a thrilling 150-minute collection of cliches By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Again a movie is set in a disaster situation of epic proportions. Again a movie centers around a forbidden romance between […]
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Los Angeles rocks amidst hot summer acts, venues
Monday, July 6, 1998 Los Angeles rocks amidst hot summer acts, venues MUSIC: Newcomers, old favorites thrill audiences with innovative concerts KROQ’s Weenie Roast Irvine Meadows June 20 Welcome to a virtual alternative music smorgasbord. Turn your head and you’ll find people swinging, moshing and slamming among bonfires, frisbees and wieners. You’ve just entered a […]
Family torn by tragedy, revolution
Monday, June 29, 1998 Family torn by tragedy, revolution BOOK REVIEW: Cuban sisters tell story of estranged family with contrasting voices By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Staff Cuban ornithologist Ignacio Agueero is a naturalist of a forgotten breed, a once-renowned scientist who shoots rare birds to preserve them. Part learned philosopher and part taxidermist, he […]
Endless summer not enough time to enjoy hoard of tours, concerts
Monday, June 29, 1998 Endless summer not enough time to enjoy hoard of tours, concerts MUSIC: Festivals provide variety of entertainment, celebrity for every genre By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Restless students need something to keep them busy during those coveted months between June and September. What to do? Send them to a summer […]
Break away from Westwood
Monday, June 29, 1998 Break away from Westwood GUIDE: The Daily Bruin compiles a guide to the sights and sounds that put the glitz in Los Angeles By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Music Most recognize Los Angeles for its glamorous film industry. Others see it as the home of wealthy celebrities from all […]
Movie studios wage war for summer dollars
Monday, June 29, 1998 Movie studios wage war for summer dollars FILMS: Hollywood’s top season has biggest names scrambling to lure audiences to theaters By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff Even though Godzilla has already stomped his way through Manhattan, and everybody knows the contents of the X-Files, the summer movie season is far from […]
Center Stage
Monday, June 29, 1998 Center Stage THEATER: Struggling to create a theater scene in the middle of a film-dominated city, Los Angeles has defined its style and must now attract the right caliber of actors and directors to launch a revolution By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The stage at Los Angeles’ Schubert Theatre […]