Thursday, October 24, 1996A violin extravaganzaUCLA Center for the Performing Arts Midori, a world-class violinist, made her debut at the New York Philharmonic when she was 11 years old. She will showcase over a decade of talent at the Veterans Wadsworth Theater on Friday. Robert MacDonald will accompany her on piano. For more information, call […]
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Deep groove anchors Roots
Thursday, October 24, 1996 MUSIC: Tour hopes to bring deserved acclaim to fresh hip-hop groupBy Nelson Saldua Daily Bruin Contributor The music industry offers undeniable proof of the age-old adage  "life isn’t fair." A lot of garbage continues to go platinum, while many truly talented artists toil in relative commercial obscurity. Hip-hop band the […]
A Director’s Strategy
Thursday, October 24, 1996 SHAWN LAKSMI Bernardo Bertolucci talks about the pivotal turning point in his career and becoming his own filmmaker"W By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff ould you like some?" asks Bernardo Bertolucci after room service has delivered to him the bottle of Evian he ordered earlier. The Italian director has converted an […]
ŒThe Cigar¹ plays eyewitness to renaissance of
Thursday, October 24, 1996 BOOK: Coffee-table tome by the author of ‘Martini’ takes stylish look at trendBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Once the trademark accessory of overweight political bosses, cigars are regaining popularity in all social spheres. And those who smoke them will be more than happy with the release of "The Cigar," by […]
Bertolucci: reminiscing of times pre-restoration
Wednesday, October 23, 1996 FILM: Director recalls the early years before success with ‘The Conformist’By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff "It’s 50-50" is how Bernardo Bertolucci characterizes the ambivalence of seeing a retrospective of his work. "(It’s) 50-50 in the sense that I’m forced to look back because my tendency is to look ahead, not […]
Rediscovering Pilipino culture through artwork
Wednesday, October 23, 1996 ART: Kerckhoff showcases ‘Revolutioneyes’ to shed light on unknown heritageBy Amanda Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Artist Eliseo Art Silva knows the significance and depth of Pilipino culture. But he worries that he is one of the few who does. "Some say we are a people without history, a people without culture. […]
Catharine Wheel
Wednesday, October 23, 1996 SOUNDBITES Catherine Wheel "Like Cats & Dogs" (Mercury) This is an album that every fan must have because of all the beautifully written nostalgic mood songs on it. In this, the band’s fourth album, the band shows off its penchant for great musical diversity between rocking out and letting you relax. […]