Thursday, April 23, 1998 ‘Sliding doors’ explores road not taken FILM: Movie’s inventive twist on chance decisions makes experience unique By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Everything in life is accidental. Read more...

Thursday, April 23, 1998 Trovatore OPERA: Stephen Lawless’ new staging of Verdi’s work involves more ballet, fewer curtain drops and a new sense of direction By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor It’s been 29 years since Los Angeles saw "Il Trovatore." But that will change when the L.A. Read more...

Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Ernie Hudson didn’t know who to call … so they called him TELEVISION: Ex-Ghostbuster’s faith in God, ability to overcome limitations has led to his success By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor A young actor, newly immersed in the Hollywood scene, searches for work. Read more...

Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Joe’s Myth has enthusiasm, but lacks originality MUSIC: Despite high energy, band’s bland sound doesn’t leave any lasting impression By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff The pony-tailed, casually dressed lead singer suavely takes the stage. Read more...

Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Soundbites Various Artists, "Shooting Fish," (Capitol/ Premier) For those of you who miss Britpop, the soundtrack to the new movie "Shooting Fish" is right up your alley. Read more...

Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Breaking out the ashtray MUSIC: The Din Pedals aim to clear the smoky haze of one-hit wonders on the radio with their emotionally driven single and album By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Upon entering the living quarters of on-the-rise alternative band the Din Pedals, one can’t avoid the notion that this dimly-lit quasi-studio screams rock ‘n’ roll. Read more...

Tuesday, April 21, 1998 The good, the skinnee and the stumpy MUSIC: The fashionably goofy riot nrrrds of 2 Skinnee J’s owe it all to their mysterious leader, one A.J. Read more...