Category Archives: Arts

Monday, July 28, 1997 Horror and humor meld, bringing nightmares to canvas ART: Painter’s monstrous creatures provide outlet to subconscious mindBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Staff Everyone has their own demons, but not everyone hangs them out to dry at the office. However, this technique seems to work for artist Harry Blitzstein, whose gallery walls […]

Monday, July 28, 1997 ‘Cinderella’ captures magical charm of children’s classic fairy tale DANCE: Interesting music, choreography, story add up to unique productionBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor Being a kid again means spit wads, playgrounds, and of course, the ballet. At least for this week, when the American Ballet performs the children’s story, "Cinderella," […]

Monday, July 28, 1997 London Suede returns to U.S. with new album MUSIC: Rock group takes another shot at success after lukewarm responseBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Four years ago, a band came up on American shores poised to conquer the music charts. Led by the charismatic Brett Anderson, Suede had already rocketed […]

Monday, July 28, 1997 Industry experts teach students how to sell their film ideas to Hollywood in UCLA’s Summer Workshop.By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff One of the most popular occupations in Hollywood is the "aspiring filmmaker," with an emphasis on the aspiring part. Growing competition amongst producers and directors has created a greater appeal […]

Monday, July 28, 1997 Soundbites Radiohead "OK Computer" (Capitol) Forget "electronica," Radiohead has given us the future of rock. "OK Computer," the follow-up album to their 1995 beyond-its-time classic, "The Bends," is no doubt one of the most daring and revolutionary records to hit alternative rock in the past few years. Like its brilliant predecessor, […]

Monday, 7/21/97 A&E Briefs Absolut L.A. International As a collaboration between galleries and museums in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, a six-week international art invitational titled Absolut L.A. International shows through Aug. 17. International artists invited by art institutions will hold cooperative exhibits, panel discussions and other special events. The […]

Monday, 7/21/97 ‘Proposals’ searches for unity amidst life’s misconceptions THEATER: Simon’s play delivers strong story line, weak emotional punch By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor The pursuit of reconciliation and "harmony," as the character Clemma calls it, is the subject of "Proposals," a new play by Neil Simon, running through August 31 at the Ahmanson […]