Saturday, December 27

Actor falls for Venice in latest movie

Monday, November 10, 1997 Actor falls for Venice in latest movie FILM: Actor talks about his experience filming ‘The Wings of the Dove’ By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Contrasting with the usual high-collared formal attire that he wears in his films ("Priest" and "The Wings of the Dove"), Linus Roache is clad in a bright orange shirt, jacket and black jeans. Read more...


‘Winter’s Tale’ grapples with uneven plot, actors

Monday, November 10, 1997 ‘Winter’s Tale’ grapples with uneven plot, actors THEATER: Shakespeare’s romantic comedy offers engaging performances By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor In his later romances, William Shakespeare focused on the artifice and mechanics of the theater, applying a somber elegiac tone to traditional folk plots while exploring the conventions of his craft. Read more...


Gustatory ’50s flashback discovers tasty shakes

Friday, November 7, 1997 Gustatory ’50s flashback discovers tasty shakes RESTAURANT: Nostalgic atmosphere makes up for average food quality By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Disco is not dead, and the punk ’80s live on in many people’s hearts. Read more...


Taking a gamble

Friday, November 7, 1997 Taking a gamble TRAVEL: Vegas has revamped itself, and students are taking notice By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, Las Vegas was known strictly for being the adult getaway, a place where youngsters under 21 were generally not welcome. Read more...


Screen Scene

Friday, November 7, 1997 Screen Scene "Bean" Directed by Mel Smith. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Pamela Reed In case you are under the impression that a film based on a British TV series which appears on PBS must be refined and respectable, "Bean" will surprise you. Read more...


Period piece goes beyond the pretty petticoat

Friday, November 7, 1997 Period piece goes beyond the pretty petticoat FILM: With poise and charm, Helena Bonham Carter takes flight in her newest role By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff With "Lady Jane," "A Room with a View," "Howard’s End," "Hamlet," "Twelfth Night" and now "The Wings of the Dove" under her belt, there’s good reason Helena Bonham Carter has been dubbed the queen of period pieces. Read more...


The other side of the card

Friday, November 7, 1997 The other side of the card TRAVEL: Casino city is full of alternatives for the under-21 crowd, if you know where to look By Adam Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Senior Staff OK, so you’re not 21. Read more...