Tuesday, August 18

In the news:

‘Lonely Hearts’ hopes young will learn to love live plays

Thursday, October 15, 1998 ‘Lonely Hearts’ hopes young will learn to love live plays THEATER: Youthful group produces adoption story aimed at 20-somethings By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Fade in: A young woman tosses her head back in a delightful chuckle, her long brown locks settling on her delicate shoulders, as she looks up at a strongly built man of 23 who is resting an arm on a nearby banister and returning her bright smile. Read more...


I put a spell on you

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...



ACME’s cool sounds anything but generic

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...


A&E Briefs

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...


Director hand-delivers family drama

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...


Insipid ‘Martini and Olive’ tastes of stale ’70s spoof

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Insipid ‘Martini and Olive’ tastes of stale ’70s spoof THEATER: Musical review dried up by incoherent story line, reliance on hackneyed subject, flat acting By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Spoofing a bad show usually requires one minor detail: that your show must be good. Read more...