Category Archives: Arts

Tuesday, April 1, 1997 FILM: Croghan takes initiative to create, fund an independent successBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Most ambitious young filmmakers fresh out of film school face the same problem getting started ­ finding money. Because they are inexperienced and unproven, filmmakers often encounter difficulties while trying to convince producers and financiers to […]

Tuesday, April 1, 1997 CONCERT: Diverse crowd demands challenging mix of old, new tunesBy Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor In the realm of electronic music, a concert is made or broken by the lead singer. The Pet Shop Boys has the charisma of Neil Tennant; Depeche Mode has the energy of Dave Gahan. And Erasure […]

Tuesday, April 1, 1997 MUSIC: Album packages funny parodies, melodies with memorable quotes By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Forget about the new Aerosmith and U2 releases. If you want a CD that will whip your butt out of bed for that 9 a.m. class, "Songs in the Key of Springfield" (Rhino) is the […]

Tuesday, April 1, 1997 Amateur ‘outsider’ artists show professional talent, insight into the blues at Craft and Folk Art Museum By Ismael Osuna Daily Bruin Contributor he blues is only one of the art forms that take center stage at the House of Blues. The House of Blues, established five years ago in Cambridge, Mass., […]

Monday, March 31, 1997 MUSIC: English band puts on show that pleases both old and new fansBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor Touring in support of its newly released self-titled album, Blur delighted a tightly packed, sweat-covered crowd at the Palace on March 19 while giving a peek at its truly stellar live-performance abilities. With […]

Monday, March 31, 1997 ART: Del Drago brews controversy with fourth primary color theoryBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Renowned Italian contemporary painter Francesco Del Drago isn’t afraid to stir up a little controversy. In fact, it’s what he does best. Famous for ending his friendship with Picasso after the two argued over the use […]

Monday, March 31, 1997 FILM: Big studio movies overlooked for superior work of small companiesBy Emily Forster and Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Oscar rolled out the red carpet for a flock of fresh faces March 24, determined to mesh Hollywood glitz with the likes of self-proclaimed hillbilly Billy Bob Thornton, English stage actress […]