Friday, 4/11/97 ‘Grosse Point’ right on comedic target Director Armitage presents dark qualities without sacrificing genre By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff Making a funny film about not-so-funny people is never easy. Read more...

Friday, 4/11/97 Playing out a life-long dream Pianist Jeffrey Swann discusses his role in upcoming concert By Amanda Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Pianist Jeffrey Swann’s passion for classical music manifests the life and dynamism of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, a five-person ensemble to perform this Saturday at Schoenberg Hall. Read more...

Thursday, 4/10/97 Cranes’ Roxy performance presents musical talent that speaks volumes Female-fronted band skips charismatic concerns, plays spectrum of dark-natured songs before crowd of fans By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Cranes’ music is better suited to a bleak, black-and-white Ingmar Bergman film than a steamy nightclub on the Sunset strip. Read more...

Thursday, 4/10/97 French screenings abound in style ‘City of Lights’ showcases new directors, highlights foreign cinema By John Nein Daily Bruin Contributor In a mild revision of the old proverb about Paris, it seems fair to say, "if French cinema didn’t exist, we would have to invent it." In fact, it’s one of the few personalities in world cinema that proves utterly reliable in furnishing us, rather prolifically, with originality, style and substantive filmmaking. Read more...

Thursday, 4/10/97 Third time’s the charm Director Kevin Smith reminisces about the success of his debut ‘Clerks,’ shrives the sins he committed with ‘Mallrats’ and shows the lessons he’s learned with his upcoming ‘Chasing Amy.’ By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor If a filmmaker’s first movie becomes a critical and commercial hit, the success can be both a blessing and a curse. Read more...

Thursday, 4/10/97 View today in uncommon way MOCA exhibition portrays darker images, visions of community By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Winnie the Pooh sports sado-masochistic apparel. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Klezmer groups borrow from past, play to future Organizers hope that Yiddish style will catch on in Los Angeles By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Playing to a toe-tapping beat that celebrates centuries of culture, Klezmer musical groups the Klezmatics and Brave Old World are reviving Yiddish music in a whirlwind of sold-out performances. Read more...