Monday, June 8, 1998 Shock of artist’s unexpected death cushioned by beautiful legacy MUSIC: Buckley’s unique style shines on posthumous release from recording-in-progress By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff It seems that groundbreaking, iconic rock stars were meant to die young. The early deaths of such rock heroes as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Jimi […]
Category Archives: Arts
Film develops themes of love, photography
Monday, June 8, 1998 Film develops themes of love, photography FILM: ‘High Art’ avoids lesbian stereotyping; reveals depth, maturity By Michelle Baran Daily Bruin Contributor The door cracks, and a groggy-eyed, Australian blonde emerges from the dungeon of her hotel bedroom, where she had escaped for an afternoon snooze. Draped in an oversized sweatshirt, Radha […]
‘Broadway Damage’ tunes movie musical
Monday, June 8, 1998 ‘Broadway Damage’ tunes movie musical FILM: While predictable, comedy manages to show loveable characters who win audience’s sympathy By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff We knew they were out there – twentysomethings who read the Sondheim Review and revel in the simplicity of a happy ending, but refrain from launching […]
Soundbites
Monday, June 8, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: The Smashing Pumpkins, "Adore" (Virgin) For those of you awaiting a sequel to the Pumpkins’ classic, "Siamese Dream," the Chicago threesome have created "Adore" to obliterate such expectations. This new album, the first SP album recorded with the help of a drum machine, maintains a quieter, poppier atmosphere reminiscent […]
Aesthetic alternative
Monday, June 8, 1998 Aesthetic alternative FILM: UCLA filmmaker Robin Larsen finds cinematic success with her surreal, Student Academy Award-winning ‘Sombra’ By Michelle Baran Daily Bruin Contributor Robin Larsen’s first-quarter film assignment: write a screenplay. Second quarter, edit it. Third, produce it. So what the hell, why not submit it to the Academy of Motion […]
tunting growt
  As the stunt-double industry evolves, competition and high tech effects keep the adrenaline pumping By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin ContributorIn the air! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s Superman! Who’s that waiting for him down below? Oh no! Could it be the evil Mr. Kryptonite? Nope. It would be his stunt […]
You, too, can be adventurous at home
Friday, June 5, 1998 You, too, can be adventurous at home COLUMN: Strange stunts, physical actions aren’t just for the professionals When I was a child, I caught more than a fleeting glimpse of Lee Majors in his role as The Fall Guy. I used to stay up on weekends, or was it Wednesday nights? […]