Monday, August 18, 1997 FILM: Versatile veteran Stewart strives to make evil characters sympathetic and watchableBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff For seven years he played television’s upright and honorable starship captain, exploring unknown galaxies and "making things so." For many, Patrick Stewart is Jean Luc Picard, but the veteran Shakespearean actor reminds us […]
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‘Sweet Bird’ brings melodious sounds to stage
Monday, August 18, 1997 THEATER: Tennessee Williams’ play sets nature as background to themes of youth, fame, loveBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff The sounds of birds chirping, wind blowing and trees rustling was loud and clear on stage. At first guess, it sounds as if an incredible sound system is meant to bring […]
Beating the heat
Monday, August 18, 1997 92.3 The Beat brings together rap and R&B’s biggest names under the sun at the hot concert Summer Jam ’97By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Thousands of high fivin’ head droppin’ brothas and scantily yet trendily clad sistas gathered in a moment of sacred silence. A sea of raised arms […]
SoundBites
Monday, 8/11/97 SoundBites MUSIC: Smashmouth "Fush Yu Mang" (Interscope) For awhile, popular alternative music seemed to have tied a rock to its feet and dove into the deep end without even realizing it. Then along came ska – modern rock’s lifeguard – which has at least temporarily resuscitated KROQ, "Alternative Nation," and the local club […]
A&E Briefs
Monday, 8/11/97 A&E Briefs UCLA’s CPA Summer Splash The UCLA Center for the Performing Arts presents cooling fun in the summer sun at the Summer Splash-In Movie. On August 16 at 7 p.m., there will be swimming, balloon artists, face painters, food and a huge outdoor screen showing cartoons and other entertainment for the whole […]
Carides finds her place in America
Monday, 8/11/97 Carides finds her place in America FILM: Australian actress plays roles in ‘Paperback Romance,’ ‘Brilliant Lies’ By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Gia Carides is an established actress in Australia. But she has to start all over again. With two films this summer, "Brilliant Lies" and "Paperback Romance" (opening Aug. 15), Carides […]
‘Steve’ makes move from TV to stage with ‘What is Art?’
Monday, 8/11/97 ‘Steve’ makes move from TV to stage with ‘What is Art?’ THEATER: Star of ‘90210’ takes role as wanderer in comedy production By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff He is just about the only character on "Beverly Hills 90210" who hasn’t been carjacked, blown up in a bombing, addicted to crack or […]