Friday, 4/18/97 Kings of the road The Peterson Automotive Museum is showing off the most popular and exotic American muscle cars of the ’50s and ’60s. By Ismael Osuna Daily Bruin Contributor They are sleek, fast and strong. They have attitude and flaunt awesome muscular bodies. They are muscle cars, on display now through Aug. […]
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‘American Chestnut’ tree bears bumper crop of social issues
Friday, 4/18/97 ‘American Chestnut’ tree bears bumper crop of social issues Artist uses variety of media to discuss beauty, AIDS, oppression By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor The American chestnut tree will die before it ever blooms. It is cursed with a disease that will kill it before it matures, but the tree never gives […]
SCREENSCENE
Friday, 4/18/97 SCREENSCENE "Kissed" Directed by Lynne Stopkewich Starring Molly Parker and Peter Outerbridge The biggest problem the makers of this Canadian export may face is scaring off the audience that would most appreciate it. The film tells the story of a young woman named Sandra Larson and her lifelong attraction to death. But "Kissed" […]
Pablo Neruda’s poetry inspires eclectic exhibit
Thursday, 4/17/97 Pablo Neruda’s poetry inspires eclectic exhibit Matthews portrays own varied, artistic twist on Chilean poet’s odes By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor A man writes some poetry. That poetry inspires another man to create paintings, sculptures and various forms of art. What will this inspire? Perhaps, it will inspire a visit to William […]
A good read
Thursday, 4/17/97 A good read The second annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books expands its literary offerings to meet a surprisingly large fan base. By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Last year, when the Los Angeles Times decided to present its first Festival of Books, it expected an enthusiastic but modest turnout. Seventy-five thousand […]
Performer bridges various genres in collaborative effort
Thursday, 4/17/97 Performer bridges various genres in collaborative effort Carnegie Hall-bound singer stresses personal connections By Jasmine Pachnanda Daily Bruin Contributor Soprano Dawn Upshaw grew up singing with her older sister, accompanied by their father on the guitar. Upshaw’s musical career began with folk songs of the civil rights movement. Since then, she has moved […]
Flirting
Wednesday, 4/16/97 Flirting Canadian director Lynne Stopkewich creates a world of erotic intrigue with her debut feature ‘Kissed,’ a look at a college student’s fascination with necrophilia. By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff The land of the maple leaf is in danger of getting a bad reputation. Once known only for its cold weather, love […]