Tuesday, April 16, 1996 After years of unleashing their patented blend of sarcasm on the worst films in history, the heroes of ‘Mystery Science Theatre 3000’ take on the big screen.By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff Some pretty strange fan mail has been sent to "Mystery Science Theater 3000" creators Jim Mallon and Trace Beaulieu. […]
Category Archives: Arts
Pulitzer Prize nominee visits ‘Places’ in personal history
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Poet to read works at Friday’s UCLA Poetry ExtravaganzaBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff Scott Holstad knows how to play to his audience. A recent reading in Long Beach presented him with an audience that would head for Florida for retirement rather than spring break. Holstad explains that the crowd […]
KROQ disc jockey makes transition to ‘Real Radio’
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Riki Rachtman drops late-night "Loveline" to play host for unique brand of TV talk show featuring original celebrity-driven coverageBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Stick Riki Rachtman in a group of people and he’s sure to stand out. Maybe it’s his cherry-red hair, the nose ring or the tattooed arms (he […]
salacious central
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 Jane and Anna Campion are sisters, but their similarities end there. While Jane prefers pretty period pieces, Anna turns to modern-day shame, guilt and criminal behavior in her first film, ‘loaded.’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor Anna Campion isn’t one to mince words. "Do your friends have guns?" she asks […]
`Resident Evil’ treats senses to action-packed adventure
Friday, April 12, 1996 Capcom game for Sony’s PlayStations surpasses all othersBy William Schiffmann The Associated Press If you own one of Sony’s PlayStations and you want to know how to save money on games, here’s the secret. Buy a copy of Capcom’s Resident Evil. It’s so good  and so long  that you […]
20-something villagers flood Internet with suds
Friday, April 12, 1996 New interactive soap bridges creative gapBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor Sam Southey is a rock and roller on his way to stardom. He is immeasurably cool, from his sunglasses to his unruly mop of brown curls. He declares "blood red" as his favorite color. Sam is eager to make friends, […]
Song of the South
Friday, April 12, 1996 Photographer Doris Ulmann uses her camera to capture the lyrical repose of a lifestyle fading fast. The Getty celebrates her art in "Doris Ulmann: Photography and Folklore"By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff An elderly African American preacher sits on his front porch dressed in a suit and tie. His hat […]