Friday, October 3, 1997 Fowler provides revolutionary display ART: Exhibit offers insight into life, ideals of activist Che Guevara By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Many people might associate the name Che Guevara with a singing, dancing Antonio Banderas, who starred as Guevara opposite Madonna in the movie "Evita." The real-life Guevara probably did not […]
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Screenscene
Friday, October 3, 1997 Screenscene "L.A. Confidential" Directed by Curtis Hanson Starring Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce and Russel Crowe By now it’s not much of a secret – "L.A. Confidential" is a sleek and intelligent film in classic noir tradition: classic in its portrayal of the City of Angels as anything but angelic, and intelligent […]
Novel sluggishly trudges through bleak existence
Thursday, October 2, 1997 Novel sluggishly trudges through bleak existence BOOK: Clever language supports lone character’s dejected, apathetic life By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff His mom dies. His dad dies. Then he searches for the meaning of life and a chick. Sound like juicy reading? Unfortunately, it isn’t. Instead, Colin Hester’s debut novel, "Diamond […]
Fantastic Voyage
Thursday, October 2, 1997 Fantastic Voyage OPERA: A riverboat full of passengers takes its real-world problems into the enchanted Amazon rainforest in Daniel Catan’s opera, "Florencia en el Amazonas" By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor It’s difficult to stick a label on Daniel Catan’s "Florencia en el Amazonas." The opera, which will have its L.A. […]
Rick James charges up fans with electrifying performance
Thursday, October 2, 1997 Rick James charges up fans with electrifying performance MUSIC: Audience goes wild over the Super Freak’s provocative behavior By Ryan Jackson Daily Bruin Contributor Mr. Super Freak himself, Rick James, performed as an intoxicated and erotic conductor of wild energy Monday night at the famous House of Blues. Celebrities such as […]
For Luna, life on tour loses touch with reality
Thursday, October 2, 1997 For Luna, life on tour loses touch with reality MUSIC: Band entertains fans, keeps shows fresh by mixing up song sets By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Life on the road can be lonely. Especially when you find yourself stuck in Columbus, Ohio, waiting for a gig. But at least Justin […]
Oliver Stone’s latest turns over new leaf
Thursday, October 2, 1997 Oliver Stone’s latest turns over new leaf FILM:Director attracts A-list cast to low-budget departure from his norm By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Conspiracy theorist. Vietnam vet who won’t forget. Brainwashing politician. Paranoid. These are only few of the labels that people try to pin on filmmaker Oliver Stone. But with […]