Category Archives: Arts

Friday, January 17, 1997 With their new Master Director Series, Network Event Theater features Academy Award-winning director Milos Forman and gives college students a chance to interact with legendary filmmakers.By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor It’s not every day that a student has an opportunity to speak to a critically acclaimed director through a giant […]

Friday, January 17, 1997 FILM: Increased recognition given to nation’s filmmakers at Sundance, Academy AwardsBy Ash Steffy Daily Bruin Contributor Historically, our French- and English-speaking friends to the North haven’t been particularly known for their filmmaking. Until recently, few Canadian directors had gained distinction and recognition in Hollywood. In the mid to late 1970s a […]

Friday, January 17, 1997 "Albino Alligator" Directed by Kevin Spacey Starring Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway Considering his resume, one would assume Kevin Spacey is a great director. After impressing audiences with theater stints in Shakespearean productions and disturbingly convincing film roles in "Swimming with Sharks," "Usual Suspects" and "Seven," Spacey should understand the filming process […]

Friday, January 17, 1997 FILM: Farley satisfied with success but hopes to expand into different movie genresBy Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor After five seasons of being just another player on "Saturday Night Live," Chris Farley has gone on to do what fellow cast-mates Dana Carvey and Mike Meyers couldn’t ­ make it in the […]

Thursday, January 16, 1997 The latest follower of the actor-turned-director trend, ‘Usual Suspects’ star Kevin Spacey explains the lessons he learned from directing his upcoming film ‘Albino Alligator.’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff owadays it is all the rage. Actors scooting into the director’s chair is a common move in the ’90s, particularly in […]

Thursday, January 16, 1997 BOOK: Hint of magical realism affirms bittersweet emotions of twin sisters’ parallel yet different livesBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Without peeking at the back flap, it’s clear that author Lisa Grunwald has children. And probably a sister as well, if her latest novel, "New Year’s Eve," is any indication […]

Thursday, January 16, 1997 THEATER: Rubinstein’s fresh twist to the stage appeals to younger crowdBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor While many typical 10-year-old boys rev up the engines of their toy trucks, composer, performer and poet Donald Rubinstein, 44, spent his childhood days tuning his poetical mind. "I started writing poetry as a young […]