The intriguing characters and insightful dialogue in ‘Good Will Hunting’ convinced Robin Williams to take on a dramatic role By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Word of mouth is a powerful force in Hollywood. Read more...

‘Women With Men’ explores the colder side of relationships BOOK:Author Richard Ford traces love and loss through three stories By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Love is pink laced hearts on Valentine’s Day, swooning romantics on a hot August afternoon, and gondola rides with no particular destination except a gaze between lovers. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 TV generation: one woman exposes her own obsession COLUMN: The boob tube is frivolous entertainment but promotes the fine arts Packing to go home for the break, I carefully folded my staple little black dress and put it optimistically in my bag. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 Unholy nights MUSIC: By Mike Prevatt and Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff While we were studying away the weekend before finals, over 20 popular alternative rock bands brought down the house at Universal for two sold-out crowds, both seemingly made up of high-schoolers in beanies and "South Park" shirts. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 Expected sinker ‘Titanic’ floats at the box office FILM:Cameron hopes to strike emotional chord with his epic-sized movie By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor Last year’s Oscar season saw four independent films as best picture nominees. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 Soundbites Led Zeppelin, "BBC Sessions" (Atlantic) In the spirit of the Beatles’ 1994 double album, "Live at the BBC," Led Zeppelin’s "BBC Sessions" gathers over 20 tracks recorded live on the British Broadcasting Corporation during the height of the band’s popularity. Read more...

Monday, January 12, 1998 A&E Briefs Musical theater program funded UCLA will establish a musical theater program, thanks to a $2.5 million donation from the Gwen and Ray Bolger trusts. Read more...