Friday, February 6, 1998 A capella group belts out show fit for ‘Kings’ MUSIC: Singers boast 2,000-song repertoire, changing performance By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Job requirement: must have excellent voice and an even better ear. Perks: world travel (but must be willing to cope with 11-concerts-in-14-days schedule). Also note: applicant must be willing […]
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Bad vibes?
Friday, February 6, 1998 Bad vibes? MUSIC: By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor The last two years have been tumultuous for the hip-hop community. The legal woes of Suge Knight and the shooting deaths of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Biggie Smalls), two of rap’s biggest stars, have focused people’s attention on hip-hop […]
Sak’s provides good variety of affordable Japanese food
Friday, February 6, 1998 Sak’s provides good variety of affordable Japanese food RESTAURANT: Patrons enjoy quiet atmosphere with efficient service By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Forget the obvious fast food choices of In-N-Out and Carl’s Jr. Is it possible to get something other than a burger and fries for less than $5? For those […]
Screenscene
Friday, February 6, 1998 Screenscene FILM: "The Replacement Killers" Directed by Antoine Fuqua Starring Chow Yun-Fat and Mira Sorvino When it comes down to it, regardless of anything that needs to be said about "The Replacement Killers," there’s no doubt that the emergence of Chow Yun-Fat in American cinema is a moment of great reward. […]
Hong Kong star comes to US screen
Thursday, February 5, 1998 Hong Kong star comes to US screen FILM: Fundamental shift underway as outside influence permeates Hollywood By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Special Contributor In case you hadn’t noticed, Hollywood is experiencing a minor revolution. It may not be as dramatic as the change wrought by the influx of German emigres fleeing […]
To the Max
Thursday, February 5, 1998 To the Max FILM: The Imax Theater goes bigger and deeper with 3-D technology By Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor Wearing gigantic glasses, in the newly renovated 480-seat Imax theater, viewers ooh, ahh and scream, trying to grasp the moving images that jump right off the screen. The state-of -the-art technology […]
Sonnet analysis truly absorbs reader
Thursday, February 5, 1998 Sonnet analysis truly absorbs reader BOOK: Although often too serious in nature, scholar’s insights inspire By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor From the first page of Helen Vendler’s new critical study "The Art of Shakespeare’s Sonnets" one can see that the renowned scholar has brought all of her formidable talents to […]