Category Archives: Arts

Monday, March 2, 1998 Director Makepeace bases documentary on own ordeals FILM: Difficult emotional trials fuel touching look at life in "Baby It’s You" By Alice Suh Daily Bruin Contributor "C-is the way to begin, H-the next letter in, I-am the word, C-was Cecile bird, K-just to fill ’em in. E-up near the N; C-H-I-C-K-E-N, […]

Monday, March 2, 1998 Soundbites Fastball, "All the Pain Money Can Buy," (Hollywood) Alternative rock can expect a great new addition to the collection of truly versatile and creative bands out there today. In other words, Fastball has released a second album that doesn’t suck. "All the Pain Money Can Buy" combines great hits and […]

Monday, March 2, 1998 Freak magnet tries to uncover love in world of psycho guys COLUMN: Attracting sane men easy for some; rest get stuck dating weirdos Larry and Jen left our table at the restaurant/bar/night club to smoke a cigarette. Larry came back alone. "Where’s Jen?" I innocently inquired, hoping she’d been discovered by […]

Friday, February 27, 1998 Search for ‘The Real Blonde’ leaves no feelings unmoved FILM: Ironic humor, sympathy evoke insight on characters in pursuit of perfection in world By Michelle Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor In today’s fast-paced superficiality of organic coffee and drive-thru dry cleaners, there is still truth and beauty. Our modern artist is Tom […]

Friday, February 27, 1998 House of Blues brunch offers feast for both body and soul RESTAURANT: Southern cuisine, gospel unites religion with community By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff We all know where to go to get the best pizza deal in town. And many have become familiar with the hottest night spots. But does […]

Friday, February 27, 1998 The sound of music brings movies to life MUSIC: Soundtracks can complete a film, or be its only redeeming quality I own over 45 soundtracks. I have to admit, that number wouldn’t be quite so high had I not started writing for The Bruin, where countless publicists throw their soundtracks at […]

Friday, February 27, 1998 Screen Scene "Dark City" Directed by Alex Proyas Starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly and William Hurt Here’s one for the "X-Files" reject bin. Although "Dark City" captures the right murky and paranoid atmosphere, Mulder and Scully would be lost in this world. The pleasure of the film relies heavily […]