Wednesday, April 15, 1998 Soundbites Pulp, "This is Hardcore" (Island) Britpop may be dead, but one of its greatest groups has proven to be one of the most vital and talented bands to emerge from England with their latest release. Pulp has followed up their intoxicating 1995 Mercury Prize winning album, "Different Class," with "This […]
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David not bitter about end of ‘Seinfeld’
Wednesday, April 15, 1998 David not bitter about end of ‘Seinfeld’ FILM: Co-creator carries over inspiration from his sitcom to ‘Sour Grapes’ By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor Larry David has a hard time walking down the street without legions of fans following him around, all of them shouting out the same question – the […]
Innovative show without boundslets producers spotlight talent
Wednesday, April 15, 1998 Innovative show without bounds lets producers spotlight talent DANCE: Performers seek originality by rejecting conventional trappings By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Skinny chicks in tutus? Men in tights? Sorry, this dance production gets a bit WAC-ier than that. "We have some modern pieces, some with spoken text in them, we […]
Feelings don’t fit in neat little boxes
Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Feelings don’t fit in neat little boxes FILM: Director Wayne Wang explores uncertain future of Hong Kong By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff For the people who live or have lived in Hong Kong, June 30, 1997, is a date that will be remembered with very mixed feelings. That was the […]
British femme-fatale band throws concertgoers for a curve
Tuesday, April 14, 1998 British femme-fatale band throws concertgoers for a curve MUSIC: Hybrid electronic duo deals with mixed reception in United States By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor Three years removed from a temporary break-up, British electro-pop band Curve appeared at the intimate Troubadour for a splintering gig Friday. Packed with a brand-new bag […]
Photos contrast landscapes, man’s effects on nature
Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Photos contrast landscapes, man’s effects on nature ART: In honor of Earth Day, exhibition focuses on issues in a new light By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor In commemoration of Earth Day 1998, the UCLA Environmental Coalition has brought photographer David Stock’s exhibit, "Prisoners of Our Own Device," to UCLA. The […]
One spicy act leads to another
Tuesday, April 14, 1998 One spicy act leads to another THEATER: ‘Girlworld’ acts as a musical parody of Spice Girls, underlying superficiality of their fans By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Spice Girls are an easy target. Their pouty expressions, platform shoes and Seven Dwarfs-like nicknames are a "Saturday Night Live" sketch waiting […]