Saturday, October 3


Israeli rock star interprets poetry melodically

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Israeli rock star interprets poetry melodically MUSIC: Little known in U.S., Broza will display fiery style in Royce Hall By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Contributor Someone tunes a guitar in the background as the child cradles the telephone. Read more...


Whit Stillman will survive

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Whit Stillman will survive FILM: The writer- director of ‘The Last Days of Disco’ offers the final installment in his ‘night-life trilogy,’ and explains why both socialites and intellectual dialogue have a place on the dance floo By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor The name Whit Stillman became a film adjective when, in "Metropolitan," the writer-director introduced us to his odd little corner of the world: a place where adorably delusional Park Avenue teens spend their disposable time by debating topics from Jane Austen to Fourierism, trotting off to posh shindigs at the Plaza Hotel and prattling on and on about the bleak future of their preppy class. Read more...


Soundbites

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Soundbites MUSI C: Massive Attack, "Mezzanine" (Virgin) Trip-hop pioneer Massive Attack returns from the nether region of the slow beats with their third album, "Mezzanine." A departure from their previous works, 1991’s classic, "Blues Lines," and 1994’s "Protection," this disc stretches Massive Attack’s musical proclivity into guitars and smoother compositions. Read more...


Revamped Tomorrowland conjures imaginative future

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Revamped Tomorrowland conjures imaginative future AMUSEMENT: New rides, family-friendly ambiance draws on classic notions By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff More often than not, thoughts of Disneyland bring forth nostalgia and excitement for most of us, even as the park tries to reinvent itself for the 21st century. Read more...


Elliott Smith’s indie style delights crowd

Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Elliott Smith’s indie style delights crowd MUSIC: ‘Good Will Hunting’s independent songwriter wins over audience with sweet, melodic performance By Brendon Vandergast Daily Bruin Contributor John Lennon, Nick Drake, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor … the hush folk of such greats is the real inspiration for singer-songwriter Elliott Smith rather than the indie scene he arose from. Read more...