Thursday, November 13, 1997 Improvisation sets story in ‘Kiss or Kill’ FILM: Australian tale still slick as it lets actors create their own linesBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff One would think that directors would like their actors to know their lines before arriving on the set. But Australian filmmaker Bill Bennett encouraged his actors […]
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Rose cafe
Thursday, November 13, 1997 Rose Cafe draws crowds with vivid, local artwork EXHIBIT: Venice eatery doubles as museum to create distinctive settingBy Sandra Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Outside, the day is gray and dismal. The rain furiously pounds the dainty pink roses. Outside the windows of the Rose Cafe in Venice, the large, green-leafed plants […]
Dream come true
Thursday, November 13, 1997 Oliver Stone discusses the years of emotional and artistic struggle that went into his autobiographical novel, ‘A Child’s Night Dream’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Some 30 years ago, a disturbed 19-year-old student dropped out of Yale to write his autobiography. When it was rejected by the publishing powers that be, […]
From street corner to Philharmonia
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 From street corner to Philharmonia MUSIC World-renowned violinist started by playing for Hostess fruit pies By Ai Goldsmith Daily Bruin Contributor Some musicians play music out of pure pleasure. Others play music to satisfy their sweet tooth. That’s how it is for Mark Kaplan, who appears as a soloist with the […]
‘He Who Gets Slapped’ also gets claps for some aspects
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 ‘He Who Gets Slapped’ also gets claps for some aspects THEATER Though odd, seedy, allegorical drama proves to be intriguing By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor The Singular Productions repertory company has offered up an intriguing piece of theater with its new translation of Russian playwright Leonid Andreyev’s turn of the […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Soundbites Various artists, "The Firm" (Interscope) With the combined efforts of rap veterans Nas Escobar, AZ, Nature and Foxy Brown, it’s no wonder "The Firm" proves to be thick with hard and soft raps, passionate backup vocals and even tidbits of humorous interludes. Co-produced by Dr. Dre, AZ, Nas and Foxy […]
Third Eye Blind struts its mush
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Third Eye Blind struts its mush MUSIC Concert delivers high-energy punch with heart-touching ballads By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor It’s always a kick-ass feeling going to a concert expecting one thing but winding up with something louder and stronger. That was the case with Thursday night’s Third Eye Blind show […]