Category Archives: Arts

Friday, November 21, 1997 Screenscene FILM: "Anastasia" Directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman Starring Meg Ryan and John Cusack It’s got fight scenes, explosions and a psychotic villain bent on revenge. No, it’s not "Die Hard 4." It is the inaugural effort by Fox Studios to make feature-length cartoons. In their attempt to make […]

Friday, November 21, 1997 ‘Social Security’ is in need of reform THEATER: Even talented acting cannot salvage Bergman’s poor script By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor What a horrible thing it is to be an actor. To stand onstage at the complete mercy of the audience. And when the play is not up to par, […]

Thursday, November 20, 1997 Film Archives presents top flick picks of Angelenos FILM: Desert Island series asks notable citizens to choose, present their favorite movies By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor So you’re stranded on a desert island. No radio, lifeboat, flares, or even a TV and VCR in sight. Instead, for some inconceivable reason, […]

Thursday, November 20, 1997 Theater puts on ‘Homeboy’ story THEATER: Danny Hoch acts as solo performer in his new one-man show in Southern California engagement By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor An episode of Seinfeld. "From Dusk Till Dawn" with Quentin Tarantino. A one million dollar Sprite commercial. These are the many offers from Hollywood […]

Thursday, November 20, 1997 Mortal Mortality FILM: The makers of "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" explain why violent action sequences can send a positive message about teamwork and trust By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," a film obviously aimed at adolescent males, could easily have been produced and created by this same audience. The […]

Thursday, November 20, 1997 ‘History on Trial’ littered with sloppy contradictions BOOK: Although quick to read, authors distort truth for self-vindication By Christopher Bates Daily Bruin Contributor Propaganda always makes for a fun read. And like an Oliver Stone film or an article in "Soldier of Fortune," it is hard to separate truth from spin […]

Thursday, November 20, 1997 UCLA theater anticipates theatrical doubleheader THEATER: Department hopes to fill house with works by Kelly, Moliere By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Contributor If UCLA were anything like Australia, the theater program would get more respect. Or so says Mel Shapiro, the director of the UCLA Theater Department’s "The Torchbearers," one of […]