Thursday, November 5, 1998 Comedy interview about nothing RADIO: Clever cast of ‘Laugh Dammit’ links porn to My Little Pony By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff They don’t claim to be the next (fill in your favorite sketch comedy group here), but they are a lazy journalist’s dream come true. Read more...

Thursday, November 5, 1998 Barenaked Ladies reveal blemishes with charm MUSIC: Band creatively entertains crowd through spells of uninspired tunes By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff It’s all about the juice. Read more...

Thursday, November 5, 1998 Director honors ‘Frankenstein’ creator FILM: Poignant contrasts in Whale’s life depicted in ‘Gods and Monsters’ By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Author Christopher Bram called his fictionalized account of director James Whale’s last days "Father of Frankenstein," and while Bill Condon’s script remains devoted (often verbatim) to the novel, the filmmakers were wise to change the title. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Thought-provoking film offers no obvious heroes DOCUMENTARY: Struggle by indigenous population in Brazilian rain forest has been romantized by media By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor A subjective look at indigenous populations in a depleting rain forest is an ideal premise for a documentary advocating the protection of an almost-extinct culture and the environment. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Quartet enraptures crowd as jazzy sound fills intimate venue with soulful melody MUSIC: Catalina Bar & Grill offers perfect place for untested group to combine tradition with novelty By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Sometimes the most interesting aspect of a jazz set is the faces of the musicians. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 An act of god Independent film uses fictional characters, horrific images to examine "Frankenstein" director James Whale’s untimely death through By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was not a dark and stormy night. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Soundbites B.B. King, "Blues On The Bayou," (MCA) Sometimes you"ve got to get away from it all. Pour a cool drink, cook yourself a little dinner, kick off your shoes and let B.B. Read more...