Monday, August 17, 1998 Sound Bites Various Artists, "Music for the Motion Picture Picture p" (Thrive) The filmmakers of "p" have seen fit to sound-scape their fine movie with electronic music, an obviously shrewd choice. Read more...

Monday, August 17, 1998 The Verve soulfully rivets fans with performance at the Pond MUSIC: Undaunted by departure of guitarist, band continues tour By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Staff Led by impassioned singer and songwriter Richard Ashcroft, the Verve saved a potentially disastrous night at the Anaheim Pond Friday with an emotional, soul-searching performance. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Dreams may not come true for dull Japanese band MUSIC: Bland, insincere singer, monotonous tunes leave crowd unimpressed with group’s show By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff Take everything that is commercial and generic about American pop music, combine it with mediocre singing talent – but a definite burst of vitality – and you have Japan’s big sensation, Dreams Come True (DCT). Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Soap opera hopes disaster will bring in new audience COLUMN: Cruise liner sinking, earthquake may rescue struggling series By Carol Bidwell Los Angeles Daily News George Becket’s orders were clear and concise: Create a major earthquake that will cause mayhem and trap people in life-threatening situations. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 ‘First Love’ a rite of passage for promising director FILM: Newcomer’s debut movie sends worthwhile, life-affirming message By Peter Smith Daily Bruin Contributor "First Love, Last Rites" will occupy your imagination and sink you into the sweltering atmosphere of Bayou country southwest of New Orleans. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Eye of the Storm FILM: Brian De Palma weaves a tale of conspiracy and cover-up amidst heated battles with the Hollywood establishment By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff As Detective Rick Santoro and his lady friend race out of the crowded service elevator of the fictional Atlantic City Arena, an enormous tidal wave crashes over the nearby Boardwalk and into the small compartment, forcing the intrepid policeman under thousands of gallons of rushing water. Read more...

Monday, August 10, 1998 Squirrel Nut Zippers swing into the Palace with unstoppable energy MUSIC: Band plays exciting set, thrills appreciative audience with past hits, songs from new album By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff From horns, bass and drums, a beat develops into a frenzy of jazzy rhythms. Read more...