Director hopes to revive Brazilian movie industry

Thursday, March 12, 1998 Director hopes to revive Brazilian movie industry FILM: Oscar nod for best foreign film could encourage investments By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff In 1989, even after having made the most successful film ever in Brazil, "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands," director Bruno Barreto had to leave the country. […]

Flexibility

Thursday, March 12, 1998 Flexibility DANCE: Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company moves with the times By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Classifying Batsheva Dance Company into one genre is no easy spin around the dance floor. But their willingness to stretch the human body to new heights has earned them an audience which spans across the […]

Feminist perspectives add color to history of blues

Thursday, March 12, 1998 Feminist perspectives add color to history of blues BOOK: Davis examines role of post slavery music for African Americans By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff A bunch of old-timers bumpin’ and grindin’, drinking moonshine in a Juke joint. This image might come to mind when mentioning the blues. "Blues […]

Dedicated actors hope success follows the bitch

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Dedicated actors hope success follows the bitch FILM: Directorial debut on poker players’ friendships promises positive response By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor "Follow the Bitch." The title elicits giggling and perhaps a raised eyebrow or two. Knowing it is a collaborative effort of old college buddies, the name smacks of […]

‘The Big Lebowski’ doubles over in its own humor

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 ‘The Big Lebowski’ doubles over in its own humor FILM: Coen Brothers project attempts appealing to sentiment, funny bone with hints of absurd By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor The pop success of "Fargo" has made "The Big Lebowski" one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and for Coen-heads […]

Soundbites

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Big Bad Voodoo Daddy" (Coolsville/EMI-Capitol) After years as one of LA’s most popular local indie bands, the swingin’ cats of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy have been picked up by EMI-Capitol for their major label debut. A mix of older independent releases and material off the […]