Friday, November 7, 1997 Screen Scene "Bean" Directed by Mel Smith. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Pamela Reed In case you are under the impression that a film based on a British TV series which appears on PBS must be refined and respectable, "Bean" will surprise you. The show, and now the full-length movie, are […]
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Period piece goes beyond the pretty petticoat
Friday, November 7, 1997 Period piece goes beyond the pretty petticoat FILM: With poise and charm, Helena Bonham Carter takes flight in her newest role By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff With "Lady Jane," "A Room with a View," "Howard’s End," "Hamlet," "Twelfth Night" and now "The Wings of the Dove" under her belt, […]
The other side of the card
Friday, November 7, 1997 The other side of the card TRAVEL: Casino city is full of alternatives for the under-21 crowd, if you know where to look By Adam Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Senior Staff OK, so you’re not 21. And you don’t have a fake ID. You can risk it and play a few slots […]
This one shall be called a master thesis project
Friday, November 7, 1997 This one shall be called a master thesis project THEATER: Students put themselves on the line in one-person shows By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine standing alone, with only a single voice to break the silence. Countless faces peer out from the darkness, waiting to be entertained and engaged. Three […]
Don’t believe all you see on the big screen
Thursday, November 6, 1997 Don’t believe all you see on the big screen FILM: TV and newspaper reporters speak out about the inaccurate portrayals By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff The ruthless, ambitious journalist has long been a Hollywood cliche. For years, films have been trying to capture the hectic lives of television and newspaper […]
Media Madness
Thursday, November 6, 1997 Media Madness FILM: The stars of ‘Mad City,’ John Travolta and Dustin Hoffman, talk about the fine line between journalism and sensationalism By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Get the story. Get The Times. The Post. The Bruin. Reporters and journalists have long held the stigma of being ruthless, information-seeking […]
John McLaughlin, new quintet get into ‘The Heart of Things’
Thursday, November 6, 1997 John McLaughlin, new quintet get into ‘The Heart of Things’ MUSIC: ‘Founding father of fusion’ mixes rock with modern hip hop By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Sort through all the past events that lead to the present, transform them into musical notes, and the true heart of things emerge. Internationally […]