Thursday, 6/5/97 Revival of ‘West Side Story’ preserves charm of original Classic tale of star-crossed lovers comes back in international tour By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff There’s nothing new about the latest national tour of "West Side Story." The sets, costumes, choreography and even the most minute blocking are the same as they […]
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Titans of gangsta rap storm Billboard Live
Thursday, 6/5/97 Titans of gangsta rap storm Billboard Live Comrads open for talented supergroup Westside Connection trio By Jeff Hilger Daily Bruin Contributor Ice Cube, W.C. and Mack 10 stormed onto the stage Sunday at Billboard Live as the pre-recorded "World Domination" spelled out for the audience the history of one of rap’s true supergroups. […]
Summer Showcase
Thursday, 6/5/97 Summer Showcase ‘UCLA Festival ’97: 100 Independent Voices’ highlights student films, animated shorts and offers the UCLA community a chance to check out opportunities in the theater and film industries By Emily Forster and Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA film students are getting stressed out. As final projects are rushed in […]
A cappella group awakens students to different sounds
Monday, 6/2/97 A cappella group awakens students to different sounds MUSIC: Long practices, different opinions can’t crimp musicians’ style By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Most artists who try to bring a song to life require an instrumental accompaniment in addition to catchy lyrics. However, in a cappella, the human voice is the artist’s sole […]
Big-budget films should die out as costs get out of hand
Monday, 6/2/97 Big-budget films should die out as costs get out of hand FILM: Viewers shouldn’t continue underwriting studios’ overspending It’s so perfect, it would be considered contrived if it were fiction. Here’s the situation: a film called "Titanic" about one of the greatest fiascoes in nautical history is swelling by the day into quite […]
Gipsy Kings give unforgettable performance at Greek theatre
Monday, 6/2/97 Gipsy Kings give unforgettable performance at Greek theatre MUSIC: Vigor, passion envelop audience eager to hear mystical melodies By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Gipsy Kings were more than the musical entertainment at the Greek Theatre on Thursday; they were the emcees to a party a few thousand strong. If the […]
A piece of history
Monday, 6/2/97 A piece of history Increasing difficulties in film restoration have not hindered UCLA Film and Television Archives’ dedication to preserving important works. By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Imagine watching a scene from the classic film "The Big Sleep" with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall exchanging clever repartee as they slyly steal glances […]