Friday, 5/2/97 SCREENSCENE II "Twin Town" "Twin Town" Directed by Kevin Allen Starring Dougray Scott Oh, the film business in Wales is just brimming with excitement these days. And why not? When’s the last time a Welsh film had anyone but the Cardiff and Aberystwyth Critics Circles watching intently with thumbs poised? If the movie […]
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Voodoo Glow Skulls bring ‘Baile De Los Locos’ to eager fans
Friday, 5/2/97 Voodoo Glow Skulls bring ‘Baile De Los Locos’ to eager fans Riverside-based ska band believes in ‘keepin it real’ on stage By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor It’s 9 in the morning. Is lead singer Frank Casillas of the Voodoo Glow Skulls sleeping off a wild night of naughty rock star partying? No. […]
Shaping the Silver Screen
Friday, 5/2/97 Shaping the Silver Screen In a retrospective look at his genre-shaping works, legendary director Howard Hawks gets a chance to wow UCLA audiences. By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff hen it comes to film or any of the arts, time can be the harshest and most damning critic. Those hailed as visionary in […]
Still Dancing
Thursday, 5/1/97 Still Dancing UCLA’s annual pow-wow, happening this weekend on the Intramural Field, is a cultural event, a learning experience and a way to keep the ancient dances alive. By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contruibutor Put up a few tee pees, carry some bows and arrows, set up a camp with bon fires and […]
Brown’s passionate imagination carries her success over lifetime
Thursday, 5/1/97 Brown’s passionate imagination carries her success over lifetime Choreographer, dancer continues to evolve artistically, experiment with movement By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor "The stereotypes don’t always live up to their reputation," says Trisha Brown as she explains why, at age 60, she is still dancing and choreographing. Age shouldn’t even be an […]
Artist explores myths, emotions behind girls’ ripening sexuality
Thursday, 5/1/97 Artist explores myths, emotions behind girls’ ripening sexuality Ogrodnik dramatizes what culture neglects by contrasting twin sisters’ unique sexual maturation By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor The scenario is familiar enough in television and film. It’s prom night. There is a hotel room reservation. A teenage girl is eagerly anticipating her journey into […]
Latest Aussie film showcases Judy Davis’ many talents
Thursday, 5/1/97 Latest Aussie film showcases Judy Davis’ many talents Down-Under diva discusses her latest film, distinctive style of acting By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff For the most part, the world is on to Judy Davis. Whereas many actresses, like the incomparable Gena Rowlands, must toil in relative obscurity, inspiring a devoted following of […]