Category Archives: Arts

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Program pays tribute to films exposing paparazzi FILM: Nine movies look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the media By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Murder. Intrigue. Scandal. The subject matter the tabloid industry thrives on is also popular fodder for filmmakers. It’s no wonder then, that filmmakers […]

Thursday, November 6, 1997 ‘Starship Troopers’ battle bugs for the planet FILM: Paul Verhoeven’s trademark violence showcased in movie By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor Director Paul Verhoeven never contents himself to make mere action films. The films to his credit, including "Total Recall," "Robocop," "Basic Instinct" and "Showgirls," generally spark as much buzz as […]

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Wilde’s classic sets stage for color-blind act THEATER Cast of African Americans presented as actors, not stereotypes By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor It’s unfortunate that even in a more racially enlightened society, (though probably never color-blind) we still see mostly white casts in our movies, television and theater. Parts for […]

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 LaBelle’s spirit, energy shine at sold-out show MUSIC Singer captivates crowd with combination of old and new material By Stan Johnson Jr. Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was an evening of song, worship and praise. On Saturday, superstar singing sensation Patti LaBelle performed in front of a sold-out crowd at the […]