Friday, 5/9/97 Coming out of Nowhere Actor James Duval, star of the controversial new film ‘Nowhere,’ explains why he plans to continue taking on roles in independent, groundbreaking cinema. By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor Sometimes breaking into the business is as easy as getting to the right place at the right time. That’s exactly […]
Category Archives: Arts
Lutefisk adds an extra ‘fisk’ for their fans in live shows
Thursday, 5/8/97 Lutefisk adds an extra ‘fisk’ for their fans in live shows Interview with lead guitarist Frosting reveals a ‘sweeter’ man By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor They named their band after a Norwegian fish dish which stinks up a house for 30 days. If this seems strange, meet Lutefisk’s lead guitarist. He calls […]
Meyers finds pain, mortality are necessary, natural parts of comedy
Thursday, 5/8/97 Meyers finds pain, mortality are necessary, natural parts of comedy After devastating loss of two role models, one-year hiatus, comedian gets back to work with latest movie ‘Austin Powers’ By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff Comedians are not necessarily happy. They may bring cheer to the masses with their stand-up routines or […]
The ‘Ugly’ makes its appearance at UCLA
Thursday, 5/8/97 The ‘Ugly’ makes its appearance at UCLA Symposium series on campus aims to bring about critical discussion By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor "On the Ugly" hardly seems to be the appropriate title for an art symposium, since many people consider art a medium meant to please the eye. In this case, though, […]
The things they do
Thursday, 5/8/97 The things they do The World Arts and Cultures department uses video and live performance to capture life’s humorous and touching moments in their student dance concert. By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor In the darkness of Theater 200 in the Dance Building, newly conferred master of fine arts Julie Carson writhes on […]
Remarkable conductor leads UCLA flutists
Thursday, 5/8/97 Remarkable conductor leads UCLA flutists Students perform own compositions in upcoming performance By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Staff Aristotle once said that the flute is an instrument with no moral effect – it is too exciting. Its varied tones and likeness to the human voice can produce a distinct sound that separates it […]
Celebrating Afrikan Visions
Wednesday, 5/7/97 Celebrating Afrikan Visions The Pan Afrikan Visions ’97 film festival, dedicated to director Ousmane Sembene, offers a rare glimpse of African movies and culture. By Tristan Thai Daily Bruin Contributor The excitement is high at Pan Afrikan Visions ’97. Organizers busily answer phones and put together last-minute flyers for what they hope will […]