Thursday, October 2, 1997 Controversy seems to be inescapable for filmmaker FILM By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff While "U-Turn" has plenty of exciting cliff-hangers, Hollywood seemed more interested in reported backstage theatrics that occurred during the making of this little $20-million movie. From last-minute casting to banning the screenwriter and executive producer from the […]
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Fledgling director Kelleyfinally hatches ‘Locusts’
Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Fledgling director Kelley finally hatches ‘Locusts’ FILM: Tragedy reaches screen after decade’s toil, with Vaughn in the lead By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s all in the timing. And for first-time director John Patrick "J.P." Kelley, it was that fortuitous timing that lead to his obtaining a stellar cast […]
Music Men
Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Music Men THEATER: Hal Robinson and Justin Kirk play teacher and student in ‘Old Wicked Songs’ at the Geffen Playhouse By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The small Geffen Playhouse’s newest production boasts an even smaller cast. Two, to be precise. Justin Kirk plays 25-year-old pianist Stephen Hoffman opposite Hal […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Soundbites MUSIC: Various artists, "Soul Food" Soundtrack (LaFace) Just as the album title suggests, all 13 tracks from this newly released film soundtrack taste of soul food – gritty, heavy and though not fried in lard, still full of phat. More like a compilation of all the biggest R&B and rapper […]
African epic combines Shakespearean spirit
Wednesday, October 1, 1997 African epic combines Shakespearean spirit THEATER: Fusing stories of ‘Macbeth,’ King Shaka create universal themes By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Director and playwright Welcome Msomi envisions an updated, multicultural, future production of the musical "Westside Story," complete with Asian dancing, Hispanic music and black gospel voices. It’s no wonder […]
311 members gets audience dancing in the seats to mix of reggae-influenced, funk-happy songs
Tuesday, September 30, 1997 311 members gets audience dancing in the seats to mix of reggae-influenced, funk-happy songs MUSIC: Boundless energy, unique sound of band resonates through Greek Theater, compelling even the hipper-than-thou crowd to sway heads By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Even before the festivities began at 311’s show Thursday night at […]
A&E Briefs
Tuesday, September 30, 1997 A&E Briefs Spawn-a-thon hits MacGowan Network Event Theater will show all six episodes of the HBO animated cartoon based on Todd McFarlane’s cult comic-book classic. The free "Spawn" marathon starts tonight at 6 p.m. in the Freud Playhouse at MacGowan Hall. Prizes will be given away. For more info call (310) […]