Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Soundbites MUSIC: Various artists, "Soul Food" Soundtrack (LaFace) Just as the album title suggests, all 13 tracks from this newly released film soundtrack taste of soul food – gritty, heavy and though not fried in lard, still full of phat. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 African epic combines Shakespearean spirit THEATER: Fusing stories of ‘Macbeth,’ King Shaka create universal themes By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Director and playwright Welcome Msomi envisions an updated, multicultural, future production of the musical "Westside Story," complete with Asian dancing, Hispanic music and black gospel voices. Read more...

Tuesday, September 30, 1997 A&E Briefs Spawn-a-thon hits MacGowan Network Event Theater will show all six episodes of the HBO animated cartoon based on Todd McFarlane’s cult comic-book classic. Read more...

Tuesday, September 30, 1997 Excessive Force FILM: Crime! Glamour! Police corruption! Guy Pearce takes Hollywood by storm in noir drama. By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor First impressions matter. Read more...

Tuesday, September 30, 1997 ‘Effigies’ paralyzes a family’s tragic lifestyle THEATER: Cast lacks the depth for such complex personalities in drama By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff "Effigies," running through Oct. Read more...

Tuesday, September 30, 1997 311 members gets audience dancing in the seats to mix of reggae-influenced, funk-happy songs MUSIC: Boundless energy, unique sound of band resonates through Greek Theater, compelling even the hipper-than-thou crowd to sway heads By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Even before the festivities began at 311’s show Thursday night at the Greek Theater, you knew what kind of show it was going to be. Read more...

Monday, September 29, 1997 L.A. in Concert MUSIC: Music of all kinds resonated through the greater Los Angeles area late this summer. Here are some highlights. Read more...