Monday, 8/4/97 Born in Darkness FILM: After years as a cult comic book, Todd McFarlane’s "Spawn" hits the big screen with creepy characters and chilling special effects By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Aside from the Batman series (although its latest installation has been receiving less-than-rave reviews), recent comic book films like "The Phantom" and "The Shadow" are now no more than box-office ghosts. Read more...

Monday, 8/4/97 Screen Scene FILM: "Box of Moonlight" Directed by Tom DiCillo Starring John Turturro and Sam Rockwell When a child tries to capture light in his hand, even though he may not holding anything we can’t help but find it quaint and charming. Read more...

Monday, 8/4/97 A&E Briefs Cates nominated for Emmy Gilbert Cates, dean of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for producing "The 69th Annual Academy Awards." This nomination brings the total to 47 for Cates’ six Oscar telecasts. Read more...

Monday, 8/4/97 Radiohead show no ‘Let Down’ for sold-out Wiltern audience MUSIC: Emotional performance lives up to hype generated by release of epic latest album By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Alternative music may be on its deathbed, but don’t count out everyone just yet. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 ‘Cinderella’ captures magical charm of children’s classic fairy tale DANCE: Interesting music, choreography, story add up to unique productionBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor Being a kid again means spit wads, playgrounds, and of course, the ballet. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 London Suede returns to U.S. with new album MUSIC: Rock group takes another shot at success after lukewarm responseBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Four years ago, a band came up on American shores poised to conquer the music charts. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Industry experts teach students how to sell their film ideas to Hollywood in UCLA’s Summer Workshop.By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff One of the most popular occupations in Hollywood is the "aspiring filmmaker," with an emphasis on the aspiring part. Read more...