Monday, September 22, 1997 Time hasn’t warped ‘Rocky Horror’ TRADITION: Movie still thrives on cult following, draws nostalgic crowds By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is a little like a time warp. And this goes beyond the movie’s most famous dance. The "Rocky" phenomenon has been called a cult […]
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Upbeat sounds of ska carve niche in music mainstream
Monday, September 22, 1997 Upbeat sounds of ska carve niche in music mainstream TRENDS: Reggae-flavored genre loses underground status as popularity rises By Tim Yun Daily Bruin Contributor After years of toiling in the underground/independent record scene, it appears that ska music has finally arrived, finding its niche in the music world. With bands like […]
Steppin’ displays form of unity within African American groups
Monday, September 22, 1997 Steppin’ displays form of unity within African American groups DANCE: Fraternities, sororities use tradition to create a fellowship By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was at the Olympics in Atlanta. It was featured in Spike Lee’s "School Days." It is in Heavy D’s "Big Daddy" video. It is that […]
Life’s drama sets theatrical stage
Monday, September 22, 1997 Life’s drama sets theatrical stage AIDS: Plays documenting tragedy aim to help heal and educate audiences By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The things Ronald Dennis has seen. The actor who originated the role of Richie in "A Chorus Line" is something of a veteran – not just professionally, but […]
Playhouses stage variety of cultural performances
Monday, September 22, 1997 Playhouses stage variety of cultural performances THEATER: By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor If, like most students, you line up an hour before curtain call for rush tickets to a performance at the Ahmanson or the Shubert Theater, chances are the price is dirt cheap. It also means that the seat […]
Animation department paints the whole picture
Monday, September 22, 1997 Animation department paints the whole picture ART: Graduate program allows students to practice entirety of craft, from initial idea to final production By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff A little bit past the sculpture garden, on the second floor of Melnitz Hall, hides the animation program. Well, it=92s not hiding […]
Voice-over work brings ‘anime’ to U.S.
Monday, September 22, 1997 Voice-over work brings ‘anime’ to U.S. DUBBING: Japanese art enters American culture with English dialogue By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Lia Sargent is standing in a small confined space making retching and choking sounds repeatedly. She’s not in solitary confinement in a mental institution. It’s a sound booth. And […]