Wednesday, February 18, 1998 ‘Out of Actions’ sets out to provoke reactions ART: Modern representations reject aesthetically pleasing exterior, address deeper issues By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Sometimes modern art seems transcendental. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Party Crashers music The Dance Hall Crashers know how to have a good time, bringing a youthful audience to its feet with their blend of punk, pop and ska. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ explores Woolf’s duality FILM Vanessa Redgrave captures psychological nature of author’s life By Michelle Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor The wave of recent British dramatic films has cloyed the public with a grossly sweet aftertaste. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Bob Marley and the Wailers, "The Complete Wailers 1967-1972 Part 1," (JAD) It looks like the Beatles’ "Anthology" phenomenon has carried over to the reggae world. Read more...

Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Confidential director on the record FILM: Hanson discusses Los Angeles, movies and his big Oscar competition By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor Somewhere in the middle of my conversation with director Curtis Hanson, I looked out the window of his Westwood office and noticed a movie theater down below. Read more...

Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Play runs like a ’20s ‘Jerry Springer’ THEATER: O’Casey’s best-known work shows unique take on family life By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Your husband’s a drunk. Read more...

Tuesday, February 17, 1998 L.A. Opera recital lives up to lofty expectations OPERA: Samuel Ramey delivers eclectic revue with gusto, elegance By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor To the uninitiated, the program for Samuel Ramey’s L.A. Read more...