Category Archives: Arts

Monday, October 21, 1996 THEATER: At 70, world famous comedian and telethon icon Jerry Lewis plays a devilishly funny Lucifer in the revival of ‘Damn Yankees.’By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Most people don’t associate the crazy comedy of Jerry Lewis with the soul-snatching schemes of the devil. But in a new production of the […]

Monday, October 21, 1996 Xzibit "At the Speed of Life" (Loud RCA) Xzibit was first introduced to hip-hop heads through guest appearances on songs by King Tee and Tha Alkaholiks. Then earlier this year, his first solo single, "Paparazzi," dropped. Backed by an eerie track produced by Thayod, Xzibit brazenly tore through the posturing and […]

Monday, October 21, 1996 RESTAURANT: Trattoria offers authentic Italian dining experienceBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Lusty Italian voices spill out into the beachy side street entrance to the C & O Trattoria. As wine glasses clink, the words to Dean Martin’s classic song, "That’s Amore" surge forth from the robust bellies of waiters and […]

Friday, October 18, 1996 ART: Weekend event brings together city’s best in intimate setting, offering lower prices for customers and personal contact for artistsBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Certain things can bring wildly different people together ­ free food, world war and a good art show. Kathy Bransfield, a pint-sized 25-year-old jeweler from […]

Friday, October 18, 1996 MUSIC: Ensemble of far-ranging styles coordinated with exhibits to raise awareness of diversityBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Propelled by the surging rhythm of ancient drums, female voices conquer the afternoon stillness. An unfamiliar instrument whines to the patter of hands on stretched animal hide. But these sounds are not coming […]

Friday, October 18, 1996 "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" Directed by Michael Pressman. Starring Peter Gallagher and Claire Danes. In one corner, some of the strongest performers in today’s cinema. In the other, a film of sticky sentimentality and melodrama. The resulting stalemate is "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday," a pleasant enough diversion […]

Friday, October 18, 1996 Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson takes some of the thunder from his actors and creates disturbing, fascinating cinematic artistry.By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff When does someone deserve to die? Or more specifically, when do they deserve to be killed? These are questions that Barry Levinson’s "Sleepers" toys with but ultimately […]