Wednesday, November 20, 1996 MUSIC: Composer’s ‘City Life’ CD weaves ordered tapestry from entropic sounds of urban lifeBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor The tools of his trade are simple: a room, an upright piano, tape recorder and computer, all of which are used in varying degrees. And of course, pencil and paper to jot […]
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Roving through the centuries
Wednesday, November 20, 1996 With their production of Aphra Behn’s "The Rover," UCLA students show that what made a good love story in the Restoration era is equally timely today.By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Although its elegant costumes and sword-fighting gallantry give it a 17th-century appeal, UCLA’s theater production of "The Rover" transcends the […]
‘Star Trek’ franchise lives long and prospers with ‘First Contact’
Wednesday, November 20, 1996 FILM: Business of character and revenge very personal for Patrick Stewart, who revives his role as Capt. Picard in movieBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor When a baby is first born, the parents do everything in their power to raise the child to adulthood, and once there, hope for its best. […]
Talking Lemonheads
Tuesday, November 19, 1996 After braving everything from hit albums and groupies to drug rehab, Evan Dando is finally in control of his life and his career.By Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor No, Evan Dando hasn’t given up on the Lemonheads. In fact, the lead singer is back from his two-year vacation with a brand […]
Overlooked objects become works of art
Tuesday, November 19, 1996 Overlooked objects become works of art ART: Very unusual pieces on display at MOCA make for challenging journeyBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor It is supposed to be powerful. But the power lies not in the suggestion, but in the conundrum. "The Power of Suggestion: Narrative and Notation in Contemporary Drawing," […]
Bruin maestro graces her alma mater with piccolo
Tuesday, November 19, 1996 MUSIC: Hollywood success to perform with Chamber OrchestraBy Jasmine Pachnanda Daily Bruin Contributor After a musical career in Hollywood and work on popular movies such as "The Lion King," "True Lies," "Speed," and "A League of Their Own," UCLA graduate Susan Greenberg is finally coming home to perform with the UCLA […]
Moviegoers don’t notice what’s missing
Tuesday, November 19, 1996 FILM: A look into why great cinematography is such a rarity in the American film industryCall me crazy, but it’s not Mel Gibson that makes last weekend’s No. 1 box office draw "Ransom" a stand out film. The script is good, though it ultimately betrays the film, and the actors are […]