Thursday, June 11, 1998 Teens can’t hardly wait for life after graduation FILM: Hoping audiences will recall simpler time, movie just tries to be fun By Teron Hide Daily Bruin Contributor Usually, trashing the set of a movie is an unspeakable act – but for writers and directors Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont, it was no big deal. Read more...

Thursday, June 11, 1998 ‘X-Files’ to intrigue faithful without alienating non-fans FILM: Eagerly-awaited movie will investigate conspiracies, aliens, romantic possibilities By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff A movie based on a television series is nothing new. Read more...

Monday, June 8, 1998 Period piece avoids traps by using modern themes First-time director Des McAnuff utilizes humor to bring novel perspectives to history in ‘Cousin Bette’ By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood has a long tradition of costume dramas – that fancy, decadent genre where women delight in wearing corsets and men speak English with a foppish lilt not used since the days of George III. Read more...

Monday, June 8, 1998 Creative forces, social criticism intertwine at student exhibit ART: Display to showcase final projects of students from varied backgrounds By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor An art exhibit put together by non-art students, including neuroscience, physiological science and psychology students. Read more...

Monday, June 8, 1998 Shock of artist’s unexpected death cushioned by beautiful legacy MUSIC: Buckley’s unique style shines on posthumous release from recording-in-progress By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff It seems that groundbreaking, iconic rock stars were meant to die young. Read more...

Monday, June 8, 1998 Film develops themes of love, photography FILM: ‘High Art’ avoids lesbian stereotyping; reveals depth, maturity By Michelle Baran Daily Bruin Contributor The door cracks, and a groggy-eyed, Australian blonde emerges from the dungeon of her hotel bedroom, where she had escaped for an afternoon snooze. Read more...

Monday, June 8, 1998 ‘Broadway Damage’ tunes movie musical FILM: While predictable, comedy manages to show loveable characters who win audience’s sympathy By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff We knew they were out there – twentysomethings who read the Sondheim Review and revel in the simplicity of a happy ending, but refrain from launching into campy reprisals of, well, anything from "Funny Girl." They’re suffering Broadway damage of the best kind. Read more...