Monday, November 4, 1996 FILM: Director takes a humorous look at the darkness of everyday lifeBy Tyler Maxwell Daily Bruin Contributor In "Palookaville," director Alan Taylor attempts to pack romance, comedy and gritty realism into a story about three fun guys. Actor William Forsythe ("Virtuosity," "The Waterdance") stars in this newly released independent film about […]
Category Archives: Arts
Eye on style
Monday, November 4, 1996 FILM: "Film and Fashion" shows that the camera can take costuming far beyond the runway.By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff In the last six years, the fashion world may not have become more populist, but it certainly has become more visible. The 1990s have brought a high profile to the once- […]
Roni’z Bakstreet Poetri serves up spicy concoction
Friday, November 1, 1996 POETRY: Group of adults, children perform today at Kerckhoff Art GalleryBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor Gumbo ain’t just for southerners anymore. In fact, that tasty, hot and simmering mixture is for everyone, especially those with a hearty appetite for … poetry? That’s right, Roni’z Bakstreet Poetri is, according to Roni […]
Trio of great talent to play at Wadsworth
Friday, November 1, 1996 MUSIC: Ma, Meyer and O’Connor combine skills in moving string performanceBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Some say it’s all in the family. The string family that is. Using a cello, double bass and fiddle, musical artists Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O’Connor will bring together a unique blend of […]
A sign of the times
Friday, November 1, 1996 By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff irector Baz Luhrmann’s "Romeo and Juliet" ain’t your traditional "Romeo and Juliet." It’s not even "West Side Story." It’s something approximating "Baz Luhrmann’s Favorite Romeo and Juliet moments," and luckily this filmmaker’s got impressive taste. Plenty of people are going to hate this film just […]
screen scene
Friday, November 1, 1996 "Dear God" Directed by Garry Marshall Starring Greg Kinnear and Laurie Metcalf In the era of Post Office scandal, disgruntled federal workers are becoming easy comedic targets. "Dear God," follows a group of social misfits stationed in the DLO (Dead Letter Office) who secretly open letters addressed to God and answer […]
Skeletones¹ members form backbone of success
Thursday, October 31, 1996 MUSIC: Concert antics, new album contribute to local ska band’s appealBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Relaxing in his mountain home at Crest Line, trombonist Garth Schultz can just make out the gurgle of a nearby stream. Having just returned from a nationwide tour with his band, the Skeletones, you’d think […]