Monday, 4/14/97 Soundbites Soundtrack "The Saint" (Virgin) This is where the much-hyped movie and the over-hyped "electronica" fuse for a killer, hypnotic soundtrack that perfectly showcases what is being proclaimed as "the future of music." There are some extremely infectious dance songs on the "The Saint." The Chemical Brothers give us their absolutely fabulous "Setting Sun," a bombardment of synth guitars, pounding drums and blaring keyboards, this time minus the vocals of Oasis’ Noel Gallagher. Read more...
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April 13, 9:00 pm
Soundbites
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April 13, 9:00 pm
Living with the Past
Monday, 4/14/97 Living with the Past Something has survived: From the age of glamorous movie houses, a few theaters have maintained a classic Hollywood ambience, and some are thriving in Westwood. Read more...
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April 10, 9:00 pm
‘Grosse Point’ right on comedic target
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...
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April 10, 9:00 pm
Playing out a life-long dream
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...
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April 10, 9:00 pm
Screenscene
Friday, 4/11/97 Screenscene "Paradise Road" Directed by Bruce Beresford Starring Glenn Close, Frances McDormand A film with an all-star cast of women is often considered a "chick flick," and the emotions it deals with sometimes inspire accusations of mushiness. Read more...
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April 10, 9:00 pm
Capturing a Tragedy
Friday, 4/11/97 Capturing a Tragedy Kerckhoff Art Gallery’s newest photography exhibit depicts one of the most violent events in Greek history. By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Photographs have a way of revealing bitter truths. Read more...
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April 9, 9:00 pm
Cranes’ Roxy performance presents musical talent that speaks volumes
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...