Monday, November 11, 1996 In the wild world of Japanese animation, a group of on-campus anime fans band together to watch, trade and uncover the rarest and most entertaining films they can find.By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Once a week, students file into a darkened lecture hall to sit and wait to watch cartoons […]
Category Archives: Arts
Jeffrey O’Connell’s art makes music
Monday, November 11, 1996 ART: Unique approach to painting results in visual ‘songs’ on display at FIGBy Aliza Batzri Daily Bruin Contributor Can a painting sing? Artist Jeffrey O’Connell believes it can. His latest works, on exhibition at the First Independent Gallery (FIG) in Santa Monica through Nov. 23, project musical impressions almost as profound […]
The Seductive attempts to arouse your interest
Monday, November 11, 1996 MUSIC: Love of music, ambition keep band determined to succeedBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Raw, trance-like guitar riffs seep through a wounded amp and mix with a drum beat. The vocals provide a low, yet crisp balance to the songs’ rapid pace. Yet, it remains lead singer and guitarist Sarah […]
Spend an evening with ‘Figaro’
Friday, November 8, 1996 OPERA: Michael Hampe directs scenes from famous opera at UCLABy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor With a bellowing voice, arms tossed up in the air, and a hand pressed against a forehead of silverish hair, world-renowned opera director Michael Hampe takes command of the stage as he passionately directs his student […]
Penned up emotion
Friday, November 8, 1996 Playing a mentally unstable character ready to burst at any moment, actor Chris Penn describes his experiences in ‘The Funeral.’By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Listening to a blue jean-clad Chris Penn chat about cooking and fishing as he doodles geometric shapes on hotel stationary, it is hard to imagine […]
Theater Arts graduate program gives four actors time to shine
Friday, November 8, 1996 THEATER: One-man show ‘4Play’ promises audience a diverse, captivating journey By Goutami Mikkilineni Daily Bruin Contributor By their third year in graduate school, MFA actors are more than comfortable with acting. But in "4Play," a one man show opening at MacGowan Hall Sunday, they’ll take on new parts  the roles […]
Screen Scene
Friday, November 8, 1996SCREENSCENE"The Secret Agent" Directed by Christopher Hampton Starring Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette As an alternative to mindless Hollywood blockbusters with little character development and rambling plots, the intelligent and thought-provoking "The Secret Agent" comes as a welcome surprise. The intense, grand score and the artful direction guide this compelling story of Verloc […]