Category Archives: Arts

Monday, October 14, 1996 COLUMN: Concert venues should not be blamed for random violence Sneak a nose pick during rush hour on the 405 freeway; poke all the elevator buttons and piss off those of us on our way to the 32nd floor; but stop pointing those darn index fingers at the innocent ­ despite […]

Monday, October 14, 1996 The American Experience (above) "The Battle over Citizen Kane" FILM: UCLA presents a series of acclaimed documentary films that reach beyond the realm of mainstream moviesBy Carrie Rosten Daily Bruin Contributor Amid a sea of forgettable Hollywood blockbusters lies a small but powerful oasis in film, the documentary. By traversing turbulent […]

Friday, October 11, 1996 MUSIC: Medieval group, composer join forces to create innovative scoreBy John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Accidents happen. And, for composer Richard Einhorn, an accident brought him the greatest success of his career ­ a work inspired by a film about the final trials of Joan of Arc. "In the early ’80s […]

Friday, October 11, 1996 FILM: Neil Jordan brings Ireland’s tumultuous history to life in his fact-based film By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff onday’s bombing of a British military base in Northern Ireland was a devastating tragedy for the families of the 31 victims, a shocking setback for Irish peace advocates and a phenomenal […]

Friday, October 11, 1996 FILM: Independents rule at multiplex, where unknown talent often sees its first lightBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Sterile white paint glares out from beneath strips of purple formica. Framed movie posters stretch across the wall in a regimented row. Yet, the films depicted in foreign lettering are as obscure as […]

Friday, October 11, 1996 CONCERT: Rock group spreads social, political message through musicBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The Smashing Pumpkins’ keyboardist dies of a heroin overdose at the onset of a worldwide tour. Eddie Vedder blows off the importance of a Grammy in his acceptance speech. In an era of astounding apathy in the […]

Friday, October 11, 1996 "Long Kiss Goodnight" Written by Shane Black and directed by Renny Harlin. Starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson One hundred pieces of paper for $4 million dollars? A few years ago, at the screenplay sale heard round the world, New Line bought Shane Black’s "Long Kiss Goodnight" for exactly that […]