Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Play examines our fascination with pain THEATER: Disturbing story dramatizes playwright Strindberg’s tortured themes By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor It seems that as a society we’ve become really sadistic. Read more...

Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Director contemplates aging in newest work FILM: Robert Benton explores difficulties of characters entering twilight of their lives By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor Celebrities seem to age gracefully, at least more than the average person. Read more...

Tuesday, March 3, 1998 Backstage on Broadway FILM D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus have documented celebrities’ private personas for years. Their newest project? Carol Burnett’s return to the Great White Way. Read more...

Tuesday, March 3, 1998 Techno-blues group A3 revival makes everyone into believers MUSIC Band members preach ‘Elvis religion’ as performance rocks crowd By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Despite the unfortunate closing of the electronica club Frequency at the Hollywood Athletic Club on Friday night, country-techno-gospel-acid-house-blues band A3 threw a 75-minute revival that was anything but sad and reflective. Read more...

Tuesday, March 3, 1998 Body art provides thought for minds ART New exhibit has interesting perspectives on human appearances By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff It contains us. Read more...

Tuesday, March 3, 1998 ‘Backstreet’ breaks musical traditions THEATER Production proves size, spectacle not necessary for good drama By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff First, kudos to the Santa Monica Playhouse for accepting the challenge of staging an original musical production in a venue that is tiny at best. Read more...

Tuesday, March 3, 1998 Miguel show draws emotions from all MUSIC Singer’s romantic love songs mesmerize young, old audience alike By Gregory Mena Daily Bruin Senior Staff First things first. Read more...