Wednesday, May 13, 1998 A&E Briefs IN THE ARTS Polish, Jewish films on display On Thursday the UCLA Film and Television Archive will start "Remembering the Jewish Experience in Polish Film," at the James Bridges Theater. The festival offers a selection from the Polish cinema: "Our Children," "Postcards From a Journey," "Austeria," "March Caresses," "White […]
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One hundred percent Asian American
Wednesday, May 13, 1998 One hundred percent Asian American FILM: Indie director Koyanagi breaks down Hollywood’s stereotypes By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Finding an Asian American in a lead role for a movie can be like playing "Where’s Waldo?". It’s just too damn hard to bother trying. But in the new film, "hundred percent,"first-time […]
Making an entrance
Wednesday, May 13, 1998 Making an entrance FILM: Hollywood parties are satirical fodder and career jump-starts for the cast and crew of ‘French Exit’ By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Two fresh-faced screenwriters, a guy and a girl, find themselves constantly meeting at the same Hollywood parties. These chance encounters soon lead to their first […]
Bret Leal brings to gallery images of common man explored in exhibit
Wednesday, May 13, 1998 Bret Leal brings to gallery images of common man explored in exhibit ART: Exhibit pays homage to father, explores issues of identity, memory, icons By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Dressed in T-shirt and shorts, fifth-year art student Bret Leal looks like an average guy. His art exhibit, "Bret Leal’s Expression […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, May 13, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC Clannad, "Landmarks" (Atlantic) The highly acclaimed music group, Clannad, has released its 16th album, "Landmarks," a relaxing, stimulating CD with many influences from their native Ireland. Throughout the 10 songs that make up the aptly-titled "Landmarks," English and Gaelic vocals, various Irish musical textures and culturally-relevant lyrics create an […]
Medical practitioners examine life, patients in wild Kingdom Hospital
Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Medical practitioners examine life, patients in wild Kingdom Hospital FILM: Director brilliantly delivers smart, intriguing five-hour, subtitled flick By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff A ward full of spirits. A hypochondriatic surgeon. A baby growing several feet per hour. Welcome to the always dramatic and intriguing Kingdom Hospital. This is […]
Director Reynolds gets ugly, breaks dramatic conventions
Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Director Reynolds gets ugly, breaks dramatic conventions FILM: First full-length effort takes on different approach, enabling risks, opportunities By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Having parents in the cinema is pretty much a free pass into a successful film career, right? But what if your parents ran the film projector and […]