Monday, July 27, 1998 ‘Saving Private Ryan’ worth watching if you can stomach blood FILM: Spielberg’s new movie realistically depicts emotional, visual horrors of World War II By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff The mission is simple: Dreamworks Pictures must brave the summer movie slaughterfest and save their Oscar hopeful "Saving Private Ryan" amid overwhelming publicity that has marked the Steven Spielberg movie as horrendously violent. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Soundbites Def Squad, "El Nino" (Def Jam) Out of nowhere comes "El Nino," Def Squad’s debut album. Consisting of Redman, Eric Sermon and the "lyrical wordsmith," Keith Murray, Def Squad attracted mainstream attention when their rendition of the classic "Rapper’s Delight" enjoyed heavy rotation on MTV. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Killer shrimp invade, satiate hearty appetites RESTAURANT: Simple perfection of Cajun specialty worth wait By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff It might just be the only restaurant where the beverage selection is triple the size of the entree menu. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Actor Ian McKellan renews acquaintance with stage THEATER: ‘Enemy of the People’ star returns home to London after film stint By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Thanks to a shock of silver hair, soulful eyes and a contemplative British baritone, actor Ian McKellen exudes a professor-like aura as he sits behind the remnants of a fruit-crackers-and-cheese lunch across the street from the Ahmanson Theatre. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Pearl Jam proves that rock is still alive in L.A. MUSIC: Band sets aside Ticketmaster battle to play thrilling live show By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Rock ‘n’ roll returned to the Forum last Monday as Pearl Jam served up one of the most exciting, emotionally fueled shows Los Angeles has seen in a very long time … and it has been a long time since Los Angeles has seen the Seattle group. Read more...

Monday, July 20, 1998 Getting to the point FILM: Suave serenading and swift swordfighting keep Antonio Banderas on his toes in ‘The Mask of Zorro’ By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff As Antonio Banderas nervously lights up a cigarette, he glances around the room, making sure that no avid non-smokers are offended by this decidedly controversial action. Read more...

Monday, July 13, 1998 Alexander breezes through from ‘Chicago’ to New York THEATER: Actress covets chance to act with friend, work with dance legend By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Theater lets numerous actresses perform the same great roles. Read more...