Friday, July 3

‘Chicana Falsa’ writer discovers ups, downs of being true to ‘ethnic’ label

Monday, August 24, 1998 ‘Chicana Falsa’ writer discovers ups, downs of being true to ‘ethnic’ label AUTHOR: UCLA alum Serros learns of book business, cultural stereotypes while moving into national spotlight By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Author Michele Serros doesn’t think of herself as a "Chicana falsa" – in fact, she doesn’t believe there is such a thing. Read more...


Soundbites

Monday, August 24, 1998 Soundbites Counting Crows, "Across A Wire: Live in New York" (DGC) This specially-priced, double-disc live album is a must for Counting Crow fans, or anyone with an affinity for the craft of live rock-performance. Read more...


Intimate concert turns Royce Hall into homely Texas family kitchen

Monday, August 24, 1998 Intimate concert turns Royce Hall into homely Texas family kitchen MUSIC: Cowboy Junkies provide emotional sound, take audience on historical journey of band’s growth By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Senior Staff A small table overburdened by a vase of white roses is the centerpiece for a family gathering. Read more...


Still rocking after 30 years, Elton John dazzles crowd

Monday, August 24, 1998 Still rocking after 30 years, Elton John dazzles crowd MUSIC: Something about the way legend performs sets him apart from aging stars By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff He may be in his fifties, but there’s no way the sun’s going down on Elton John just yet. Read more...


Director works in company of controversy

Monday, August 24, 1998 Director works in company of controversy INTERVIEW: LaBute gives fresh take on infidelity in ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff After debuting his film "In the Company of Men," a story about two businessmen that play a deaf woman like a pawn in an abusive game, writer and director Neil LaBute had to deal with people calling him misogynistic and harassing his actors for their character’s vices. Read more...


Hollywood schmooze-fest food for thought for intern

Monday, August 17, 1998 Hollywood schmooze-fest food for thought for intern COLUMN: ‘Gift bag girl’ gets inside information from Beverly Hills party I am standing in front of Indochine restaurant in Beverly Hills wondering the following: How do you pronounce Indochine? Read more...


Screen Scene

Monday, August 17, 1998 Screen Scene "Slums of Beverly Hills" Directed by Tamara Jenkins Starring Alan Arkin, Marisa Tomei and Natasha Lyonne Forget the green lawn and tile roof of Casa Walsh. Read more...