Monday, January 13, 1997 MUSIC: Composer’s second film compilation moves toward gothic romanticismBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Though many die-hard Oingo Boingo fans may regret Danny Elfman’s decision to disband the group in 1995, they will find it hard to argue with him after hearing the follow-up to his first collection of film […]
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German farce tests audience¹s tolerance
Monday, January 13, 1997 THEATER: Playwright uses spirit of absurd theater to present a mother’s attempt at getting grandsonsBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Checkerboard floors, talking paintings of dead lovers, jello dinners and purple-haired actors spontaneously bursting into song seem to come directly out of the 1960s theater of the absurd. "You Shall Give […]
Return of the Native
Monday, January 13, 1997 The Southwest Museum in Pasadena brings the culture of America’s first denizens to life through architecture, art and special programs.By Carrie Rosten Daily Bruin Contributor L.A.’s Southwest Museum chronicles the richness and diversity of Native American culture while offering a comprehensive survey of American history as well. Home to one of […]
JACKIE’S
Friday, January 10, 1997 As long as you’re not expecting a great plot and inspiring acting, ‘First Strike’ will entertain you with incredibly executed stunts and unbelievable action sequences.By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor ypical action movies are often accused of having formulaic plots, flat characters, and unbelievably over-the-top action sequences. "Jackie Chan’s First Strike" […]
‘The Relic’ will be hard to swallow for the squeamish
Friday, January 10, 1997 FILM: Penelope Ann Miller finally takes center stage in her new thrillerBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Watching a scary movie divides people into two classes  the brave who have strong stomachs and the others who run out of the theater, screaming with horror. Actress Penelope Ann Miller, who belongs […]
Screen Scene
Friday, January 10, 1997 "The Portrait of a Lady" Directed by Jane Campion Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Martin Donovan and Sir John Gielgud Die-hard Henry Jamesians be warned. The new adaptation of his most lauded novel is not some timidly reverent Merchant Ivory production. The novel has entered the hands of screenwriter […]
Natural Born Actor
Thursday, January 9, 1997 In the critically acclaimed ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt,’ ‘Natural Born Killers’ star Woody Harrelson shows just how serious of an actor the one-time ‘Cheers’ star can be.By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff One started Hustler, an adult magazine infamous for its pornography. The other played a dolt on a long […]