Wednesday, November 27, 1996 Glenn Close, famous for her chilling film portrayals, stars as the deliciously devilish Cruella DeVil in Disney’s "101 Dalmatians." Taking on what might be the nastiest role of her career, Glenn Close describes her experiences as Cruella DeVil in the remake of the classic Disney cartoon, ‘101 Dalmatians.’By Emily Forster Daily […]
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Goulet finally takes on role of Don Quixote
Wednesday, November 27, 1996 THEATER: Cervantes’ ‘Man of La Mancha’ opens Tuesday in PasadenaBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor He’ll be 63 this week, but he’s still dreaming the impossible dream. Actor Robert Goulet gained fame when he made his Broadway debut as Sir Lancelot in the 1960 original production of "Camelot." But like his […]
TRICKY: Pre-millenium tension
Wednesday, November 27, 1996 SOUNDBITES Tricky "Pre-Millennium Tension" (Island) Tricky, the British trip-hop king, established himself with the 1995 critical smash, "Maxinquaye," a showcase of ambient loops and hip-hop rhythms. Now, he follows that up with a darker, more hip-hop-driven album with a post-modern-industrial feel to it. The album’s first track, "Vent," is a brooding […]
Past & Prejudice
Tuesday, November 26, 1996 By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor People frequently complain about inaccuracies in newspaper reports and sensationalized images on the evening news. What they may not know is that the media has been influencing American thought for more than 100 years. A new art exhibit, appropriately named "The Media: Shaping the Image […]
A different take on Vietnam vets
Tuesday, November 26, 1996 FILM: Award-winning documentary focuses on women’s role in warBy Lori Swingle Daily Bruin Contributor When Nancy Kates began to create her master’s thesis documentary at Stanford, she decided to tackle a very big subject  Vietnam. Even though it seems this monumental war has been portrayed in every possible way, Kates […]
Kula Shaker’s Eastern magic enchants U.S.
Tuesday, November 26, 1996 MUSIC: British rock band plays psychedelic rock with Indian influencesBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor In the pop music world, people are always seeking out "the next big thing." Around this time last year, it was Oasis, the first British band in over a decade to make such a stateside splash. […]
Kula Shaker¹s Eastern magic enchants U.S.
Tuesday, November 26, 1996 CONCERT: Kula Shaker live up to all the hype in premiere L.A. gigBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor There was definitely a massive buzz felt at Kula Shaker’s L.A. debut at the Whisky on Friday night. Fans were lined up outside for more than 2 1/2 hours. Scalpers were charging up […]