Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Bob Marley and the Wailers, "The Complete Wailers 1967-1972 Part 1," (JAD) It looks like the Beatles’ "Anthology" phenomenon has carried over to the reggae world. This three-disc collection is a must for serious reggae fans, as well as the curious and those devoted to the Wailers, the group […]
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Play runs like a ’20s ‘Jerry Springer’
Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Play runs like a ’20s ‘Jerry Springer’ THEATER: O’Casey’s best-known work shows unique take on family life By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Your husband’s a drunk. Your daughter’s a tramp. And your son lies around the house all day. No, you’re not a guest on "Jerry Springer," you’re Juno, the […]
L.A. Opera recital lives up to lofty expectations
Tuesday, February 17, 1998 L.A. Opera recital lives up to lofty expectations OPERA: Samuel Ramey delivers eclectic revue with gusto, elegance By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor To the uninitiated, the program for Samuel Ramey’s L.A. Opera debut recital Friday evening probably read more like idolatry than a level-headed source of information. Statements like, "Samuel […]
Winning
Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Winning AWARDS: The NAACP honors African American artists at the Annual Image Awards By Stanley L. Johnson, Jr Daily Bruin Senior Staff The flashing of cameras. Plush limousines. And a conglomerate of famous faces. In a star-studded, jam-packed, celebrity-filled arena, the 29th Annual NAACP Image Awards took place on Saturday at […]
Spend quality time reading the writing on the walls
Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Spend quality time reading the writing on the walls COLUMN: Bathroom graffiti can be inspiring, fun or just plain stupid What’s an entertaining way to appreciate the time you spend on campus between classes? Reading graffiti on the bathroom walls. Admiring this artistic form of self-expression can be even more exhilarating […]
Confidential director on the record
Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Confidential director on the record FILM: Hanson discusses Los Angeles, movies and his big Oscar competition By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor Somewhere in the middle of my conversation with director Curtis Hanson, I looked out the window of his Westwood office and noticed a movie theater down below. I couldn’t […]
Love Bugs
Friday, February 13, 1998 Love Bugs VALENTINE’S DAY: Whether you’ve been bitten or you’re just annoyed with the whole holiday, A&E has suggestions for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day The "Belieeeeve Me, It’s Not a Date" Date Last year’s Feb. 14 was spent holding a seance and tribal dance ceremony in celebration of burning that ex-significant […]