Tuesday, January 28, 1997 THEATER: Allan Sherman musical hits Brentwood with tongue in cheekBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor From the hysterical opening scene where Barry Backman springs from his mother’s loins, to the closing scene of old fogies dancing, "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!" is a hilarious look at the progressions of life. This off-Broadway […]
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Back to Basics
Tuesday, January 28, 1997 Tom LegoffBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Contributor PARK CITY, Utah — Small talk at Sundance Film Festival parties has always been predictable. People talk about the films, the weather, how exhausted they are and then they complain about how the festival is "getting too big," or "growing too commercial." This brand […]
Tricky trades slow beats for dark, caustic sound
Tuesday, January 28, 1997 CONCERT: Singer Martine adds soft edge to trip-hop artist’s scathing vocalsBy Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor Saturday night blew in cold, rain and darkness  perfect for a Tricky concert. The enigmatic Tricky brought his trademark trip-hop style to a sold-out El Rey theater for a performance that spanned more than […]
Casting directors offer insight and new perspective for aspiring actors
Monday, January 27, 1997 BOOK: Comprehensive new guide to auditioning provides useful adviceBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor For an actor, the most difficult part of showbiz is the audition process. No amount of audition classes or trade books can completely prepare the actor for the nerve-wracking experience. However, "Next! An Actor’s Guide to Auditioning" […]
Making the grade
Monday, January 27, 1997 The results are in: UCLA’s Department of Film and Television goes to the head of the class as the highest-ranked undergraduate film program in the country and throughout the world.By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA smashed USC’s football team last fall and embarrassed their basketball team last week, but […]
Best-kept British secret James comes full circle with latest
Monday, January 27, 1997 MUSIC REVIEW: Popular group’s forthcoming album ‘Whiplash’ delves into new genres, soundsBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff James are one of the cruel ironies of the British music scene. While they have enjoyed tremendous success on their home turf, selling out venues large enough to require their own zip code, […]
Just Desserts
Friday, January 24, 1997 With two sweet albums and a litany of tours under their belt, will Cake get the recognition they deserve?By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff During his days as a Bruin, Vince Di Fiore’s only musical endeavor was playing the harmonica on the way to class or track practice. Eleven years […]