Speedy service at Cuban eatery hampers food’s quality, taste

Friday, November 21, 1997 Speedy service at Cuban eatery hampers food’s quality, taste RESTAURANT: Versailles, while popular, leaves something to be desired By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff Drive past Motor and Venice any Friday or Saturday night and you’re bound to encounter a mass of people outside of Versailles. Taking its name […]

Comedy that stops traffic

Friday, November 21, 1997 Comedy that stops traffic COMEDY: … traffic violators, that is. Stand-up comics find traffic school a prime forum for humor. By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor Saturday night: A comedian steps on stage as the lights go down in a smoky theater. People sit at tables, sipping cocktails. The comedian grabs […]

Film Archives presents top flick picks of Angelenos

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, […]

Mortal Mortality

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 […]

‘History on Trial’ littered with sloppy contradictions

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 […]

UCLA theater anticipates theatrical doubleheader

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 […]