Thursday, October 17, 1996 MUSIC: Brazilian group mixes social activism with a dynamic soundBy Jennifer Murray Daily Bruin Contributor Every now and again one encounters a band that is capable of combining politics, education and inspiration with original rhymes and rhythms. The Beatles did it. Bob Marley and The Wailers did it. And Friday evening, […]
Category Archives: Arts
Modern dance explores the American melting pot
Thursday, October 17, 1996 DANCE: The Davalos Dance Company straddles the line of ethnic identity, mixed cultureBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Tradition. Heritage. Culture. They are supposed to define us, make us individuals and give us a sense of pride in knowing where we are from. America is said to be a melting pot […]
Cinematographer goes ŒSkin Deep¹ into race rela
Thursday, October 17, 1996 FILM: Frances Reid gets college students to openly express attitudes on race By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff Though she was never officially a student of this esteemed institution, Frances Reid is no stranger to UCLA. It was in UCLA’s own Melnitz Hall that the Bay Area-based documentary filmmaker spent countless […]
Sexual nuances, complexity of ŒThe Rose Tattoo¹
Thursday, October 17, 1996 THEATER: Los Angeles production of Williams’ classic first in 18 yearsBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor The Williams estate is very protective of Tennessee Williams’ work. "The Rose Tattoo" has not been seen in Los Angeles for 18 years, but all of that is about to change. The newly-formed Creative Theatre […]
ŒSwingers¹ highlights real-life friends trying
Thursday, October 17, 1996 FILM: Writer/actor/co-producer Jon Favreau expresses his private self on-screen with comradesBy Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff Being the Next Big Thing isn’t all wine and roses. Besides the performance anxiety of having a film garner heat before its release date, Jon Favreau also has to contend with having some rather personal […]
Acting in the past
Thursday, October 17, 1996 Actress Kate Winslet proves that, despite the old-fashioned characters she plays, she is a modern woman.By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor To meet Kate Winslet, you would never think she was anything but a thoroughly modern woman. Elegantly attired in a tailored black suit, the 20-year-old actress bears hardly a trace […]
Breaking into the Biz
Wednesday, October 16, 1996 Getting into the music business takes more than a college degree. Those in the field reveal what you should be doing today for your successful career tomorrow.By Tom Komaromi Daily Bruin Contributor In a business where who you know can be as important as the latest Billboard charts, finding a way […]