Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Soundbites Jars of Clay "Much Afraid" (Essential/Silvertone) Jars of Clay, the media-proclaimed Christian-rock outfit that formed at Greenville College in Illinois, have put their fears and faith through their studio’s P.A. system with the subtle, unpreachy "Much Afraid." The quartet’s sophomore offering, "Much Afraid" repeats much of the introspective searching and […]
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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 […]
A&E Briefs
Monday, October 13, 1997 A&E Briefs DGA extends deadline for film awards The Directors Guild of America has extended its deadline for Student Film Awards for African American, Asian/Pacific, Latino and women filmmakers to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Awards include prizes of $2,500 and a product grant of 2,000 feet of 16-millimeter film. The winners will […]
What no one would talk about
Monday, October 13, 1997 What no one would talk about … is now a hot topic in Hollywood. But are films about incest giving victims a voice — or glamorizing a serious problem? By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Hollywood loves exposing taboos. Especially if it means making more money.——– This fall, the newest taboo […]
‘South Park’ is an example ofTV parodying the real world
Monday, October 13, 1997 ‘South Park’ is an example of TV parodying the real world COLUMN: Cartoon’s satire rivals ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Beavis and Butt-head’ I visited a great place for the first time last weekend: South Park. For those of you who have already discovered its poorly animated genius, bear with me. If you […]
Soundbites
Monday, October 13, 1997 Soundbites Chumbawamba, "Tubthumper" (Universal) This British eightsome has been making quite an impression on the pop charts with "Tubthumping," the title track from the rather enjoyable "Tubthumper" album. The track, a party anthem that roars with exuberance and self-confidence, features a solo female singer and a proud chorus featuring seven men […]