Cover of Patti Smith’s new release

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Soundbites Patti Smith "Peace and Noise" (Arista) After last year’s haunting "Gone Again," Smith’s first album in eight years, the legendary musical poet returns with another album that perhaps tells us she misses making music. "Peace and Noise" is a poetic, moving record that explores America’s past, present and future. Smith […]

Still from new Ang Lee film

Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Weathering the storm FILM Director Ang Lee explored several angles before capturing the chilling emotional effect that’s winning "The Ice Storm" warm reviews By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Hollywood plays things safe. Actors and directors alike get pigeon-holed. But Ang Lee is taking risks. In his newest film "The […]

Picture of three actors

Tuesday, October 21, 1997 College life, love mocked in gentle romantic satire THEATER ‘Bamberwood’ portrays love triangles at small, radical university By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Three students and two professors all looking for love create a sort of modern "Midsummer Night’s Dream" complete with magic mushrooms, sexual interludes and even a little ballet. […]

Beckett redefines romance with stronger female roles

Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Beckett redefines romance with stronger female roles FILM Young filmmaker provides refreshing view on love in the ’90s By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor How many movies have there been about love in the ’90s where everybody smokes, at least one character is a starving artist and everybody is in their […]

Matchbox 20 puts on stompin’ show that lays claim to heavy-pop fame

Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Matchbox 20 puts on stompin’ show that lays claim to heavy-pop fame MUSIC Violin-singer opener Lili Haydn astounded with funky, inventive rock music By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor A crowd of friendly minglers hunched into the El Rey Theatre to hear Orlando-based rockers Matchbox 20 crank out a flawless stream […]