Thursday, October 31, 1996 In the upcoming ‘Unhook the Stars,’ Academy Award winning actress Gena Rowlands takes advantage of her relationship with her son, director Nick Cassavetes, to bring something new to the screen. After 40 years of acting, Rowlands still has what it takes.By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff ena Rowlands is the kind […]
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Singers bring 50 years of musical experience to
Thursday, October 31, 1996 MUSIC: Coolidge, Havens spread positive messages through their musicBy Jasmine Pachnanda Daily Bruin Contributor After a total of 50 years in the music business, singers Rita Coolidge and Richie Havens have seen it all. They have watched music progress from the bubble gum tunes of the late ’50s to the socially […]
As if L.A. wasn’t scary enough…
Thursday, October 31, 1996 HALLOWEEN: Southland haunts offer wide variety of fun for spooky holidayBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff So, you’ve got your satirical, tasteless or just plain silly costume all laid out  Bob Dole as a transvestite, Bill Clinton as a nun, Sam the Butcher from the Brady Bunch on a […]
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 […]
The 9th plans to give local theater a higher degree of accessibility
Wednesday, October 30, 1996 THEATER: UCLA-based group seeks center stage in Los Angeles marketBy Karla Kelsey Daily Bruin Contributor The 9th is a new theater company with a little name and big plans. Founded by fourth-year theater majors Ryan Williams, Amir Proushani and Marvin Stafford, this UCLA-based professional group aims to wake Los Angeles up […]
The Open Market
Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Farmer’s Market offers fresh air and fresh produce, along with crafts and live music, all in the heart of downtown Westwood.By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor mack between the tables in front of the fashionable Coffee Bean and the smooth, beige walls of the Gap peep the little white tents of […]
Kinnear the talk of the town
Wednesday, October 30, 1996 FILM: Former host of ‘Talk Soup’ revels in his rising Hollywood stockBy Lori Swingle Daily Bruin Contributor The transition from television talk show host to full-fledged actor is not a common route. Oprah received praises for her role in "The Color Purple," and Ricki Lake got her start with quirky roles […]