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...

Thursday, November 5, 1998 Man Ray ART: Man Ray’s photo images capture the abstraction of life with a mesmerizing and even humorous touch By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Senior Staff The image entrances you. Read more...

Thursday, November 5, 1998 Rollins rocks crowd with humor, politics MUSIC: Performer treats audience to thoughtful anecdotes, spoken word By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Contributor As Henry Rollins took the stage at the House of Blues on Election Day, one had to wonder what the country would be like if he were president. Read more...

Thursday, November 5, 1998 ‘The Siege’ assails audience with reality-based action FILM: Stars defend movie from charges that Arabs portrayed stereotypically By Tristan Thai Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood studios sure have a knack for releasing films at the right time in congruence with the public consciousness. Read more...

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...

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...