Friday, November 22, 1996 "Shine" Written by Jan Sardi Directed by Scott Hicks Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, Geoffrey Rush In a cinematic season of repeated claims of greatness and palpable pretension, few films manage to live up to their expectations. Pictures once touted as Oscar-caliber turn out to disappoint ("Sleepers") and festival favorites get […]
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‘Riverdance’ blends Irish form with other cultures’ style
Thursday, November 21, 1996 DANCE: Music and dance mix sends audiences to another amazing worldBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff From the moment the curtain parts to reveal the misty backdrop of a cloud-covered moon and the hollow sounds of a lone flute begin to wind through the air, the audience knows they have […]
schwarzenegger knows he’s not just muscle
Thursday, November 21, 1996 FILM: In his new film, Arnold Schwarzenegger looks to prove his comedic success once againBy Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff He is a legend in his own time. When he flexes his sharply sculpted physique and as he utters his renowned threat, "I’ll be back," the world knows that Arnold […]
Theater couples classic Shakespeare with modern flicks
Thursday, November 21, 1996 FILM: Laemlle Theater offers alternative twist to moviegoers this winterBy Ash Steffy Daily Bruin Contributor With the recent blockbuster opening of last weekend’s "Ransom," this fall’s movie season may become the most profitable ever. Recent hits like "Sleepers," "First Wives’ Club," and "William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet" have been attracting enormous […]
Comedic Timing
Thursday, November 21, 1996 UCLA students take on the challenge of doing a play in repertory with their production of ‘Twelfth Night,’ setting Shakespeare’s famous comedy in the 1930s.By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor omplete with love, sword fights and iambic pentameter, "Twelfth Night" is in some ways quintessential William Shakespeare. However, this time music, […]
Rush illuminates life and mentality of ingenious pianist in ‘Shine’
Thursday, November 21, 1996 FILM: Research eases transition from theater to complex film roleBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff In the film "Shine," veteran theater actor Geoffrey Rush plays real-life Australian pianist David Helfgott, a child prodigy whose pursuit of musical mastery drove him to madness. The portrayal calls for bizarre nimble verbalisms, running around […]
Gothic singer Galas shrieks in the dark
Wednesday, November 20, 1996 CONCERT: Artist’s ‘Shrei X’ features intense vocalizing, reminding many of CallasBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Turn off the lights. Turn up the volume. Now, listen in total darkness, to Diamanda Galás’ latest album, "Schrei X." "It deals with extreme isolation. It’s about an animal in a contained space being attacked […]