Friday, October 16, 1998 Å’Dragon’ pokes fun at stereotypes THEATER: East West Players trio lightheartedly deconstructs ideas on Asian American men, actors By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The playbill for East West Players’ ‘Exit the Dragon’ reads like a UCLA seminar description: ‘A three-man performance examining the pop-culture stereotypes of the Asian American male.’ And the one-act play that ensues indeed acts as a sort of Cliff’s Notes for audience members who haven’t had the chance to hang around North Campus, (though much of the dialogue will elicit knowing nods from those who have). Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 I put a spell on you FILM: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman charm their way into the hearts of men in "Practical Magic" By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff The behind the scenes account seemed too good to be true – almost a case of life imitating art. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Bland ‘Bad Manners’ invites annoyance, boredom FILM: Awkward attempt at wit produces unreal characters, dialogue By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Intensity, creativity and energy. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 ACME’s cool sounds anything but generic MUSIC: Young members of swing band rocks their way back to The Derby By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff The mean-beated drummer hasn’t had sex for all 22 years of his frustrated life? Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 A&E Briefs ON-CAMPUS: Dervishes whirl into Royce Breaking 700 years of male-dominated performance tradition, Turkey’s Whirling Dervishes, which take the Royce Hall stage Saturday and Sunday, are weaving women into their legions of spinning Sufi devotees. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Director hand-delivers family drama FILM: ‘Celebration’ uses home video camera for natural, familiar scenes By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Family gatherings aren’t always the blissful reunions they’re planned to be. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Fabric of sweatshop life, toil explored in drama ON-CAMPUS: Arduous conditions in factory spur Asians to depict suffering By Harshan Jeyakumar Daily Bruin Contributor Working in tiny rooms, each person with a spot on the floor, 72 Thai immigrants who came to America looking for a better opportunity toiled away in a sweatshop, some for several years. Read more...