Thursday, October 16, 1997 Precocious pianist to play at Shoenberg MUSIC: French-trained Mari Kodama melds technique with emotion By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Babe Ruth was born to play baseball. Mikhail Baryshnikov was born to dance. Thomas Edison was born to innovate. And Mari Kodama was born to play the piano. On Saturday, Kodama […]
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Irish troupe casts evil eye on atypical theatergoers
Thursday, October 16, 1997 Irish troupe casts evil eye on atypical theatergoers THEATER: Macnas mimes ancient legend, infuses it with vivid sights, sounds By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor One set, a five-piece band, 10 actors. With just these elements, the fantastic epic story of an evil three-eyed monster battling Fate takes the stage. Celebrated […]
Amateur director moves over to ‘Plan B’
Thursday, October 16, 1997 Amateur director moves over to ‘Plan B’ FILM: Low-budget debut depicts life’s intimate struggles, relationships By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff You don’t always get everything you want from life. Instead of begrudgingly accepting this, director and UCLA film school graduate Gary Leva captured this lesson in his directorial debut of […]
A&E Briefs
Thursday, October 16, 1997 A&E Briefs BRIEFS: Award-winning student to screen thesis film project UCLA graduate film student Marc Marriot will screen his thesis film, "The Snow Child" on Monday at 7:30 pm at the James Bridges Theater. Marriot won the Langlois International Film Festival in 1995 and a Student Showcase Award at the Independent […]
‘Duckie’ icon Cryer reveals dynamics of film business
Thursday, October 16, 1997 ‘Duckie’ icon Cryer reveals dynamics of film business FILM: By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff It’s not easy being known as a geek. And Jon Cryer will always be known as Duckie, the wierdo from "Pretty in Pink." In a recent chat with the Bruin, Cryer spoke about his latest film […]
As the Dancers Turn
Wednesday, October 15, 1997 As the Dancers Turn DANCE By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor They’re young. They’re restless. They show lots of sexy leg. They are "The Ballroom Dance Club." Monday night’s episode: Saucy tango music filled the air of the Ackerman Grand Ballroom. In a huge circle made up of about 150 people, […]
Blues legend still keeping it true
Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Blues legend still keeping it true MUSIC Musselwhite to appear with Dr. John, Keb’ Mo’ at Wadsworth By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor "Keep it true, keep it real and keep learning." So goes the mantra of Charlie Musselwhite, the blues legend who revolutionized the way the harmonica is played. He […]