Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

Dedicated actors hope success follows the bitch

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Dedicated actors hope success follows the bitch FILM: Directorial debut on poker players’ friendships promises positive response By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor "Follow the Bitch." The title elicits giggling and perhaps a raised eyebrow or two. Read more...


‘The Big Lebowski’ doubles over in its own humor

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 ‘The Big Lebowski’ doubles over in its own humor FILM: Coen Brothers project attempts appealing to sentiment, funny bone with hints of absurd By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor The pop success of "Fargo" has made "The Big Lebowski" one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and for Coen-heads everywhere anticipation was something we all had to endure: the delayed release date and titillating genius of the teaser trailer have been blue-balling us for months now. Read more...


Soundbites

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Big Bad Voodoo Daddy" (Coolsville/EMI-Capitol) After years as one of LA’s most popular local indie bands, the swingin’ cats of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy have been picked up by EMI-Capitol for their major label debut. Read more...


Oscar Junior

Wednesday, March 11, 1998 Oscar Junior FILM: The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honors student filmmakers, including two of UCLA’s own. By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor As the genial emcee reads from the list of nominees, a hush falls over the capacity crowd. Read more...



Sudden comfort

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 Sudden comfort BOOK Telling the story of World War II’s lesser known victims, author Nora Okja Keller is pleasantly surprised with the breadth of the audience that has responded to her first novel, "Comfort Woman." By Laura Noguera Daily Bruin Contributor They were not prostitutes by choice. Read more...


Psychologists reveal memory’s complexity

Tuesday, March 10, 1998 Psychologists reveal memory’s complexity MUSIC Discovery may lead to better treatment for amnesia, Parkinson’s disease patients By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff British popsters the Space Monkeys stopped by the Troubadour on Friday in support of their exciting debut album, "The Daddy of Them All." Unfortunately, the ‘Monkeys didn’t bring the excitement with them. Read more...