Monday, December 15

Myths, truths of college life undergo comedic spin

Thursday, 5/15/97 Myths, truths of college life undergo comedic spin FILM: Stars of ‘Dead Man on Campus’ discuss their characters, life lessons By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff "Is this fattening?" A concerned Tom Everett Scott asks as he points to his grilled chicken and mashed potatoes on his plate. Read more...


Second Nature

Thursday, 5/15/97 Second Nature ART: Eighteenth-century naturalist Mark Catesby’s plant and animal drawings mirror the beautiful grounds of their temporary home at the Huntington Library. By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor lossoming flowers, tree-climbing lizards, swooping eagles and a host of creepy-crawlies leave the Royal Library at Windsor Castle to make their way back home for a visit. Read more...



Don’t Call It A Comeback…

Wednesday, 5/14/97 Don’t Call It A Comeback… MUSIC: They’ve been around for years, but longtime divas Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper captivated the sold-out crowd at the Greek Theater with their ageless, boundless energy and charisma. Read more...


Communism comes to life in musical production

Wednesday, 5/14/97 Communism comes to life in musical production THEATER: ‘Flora’ teaches workshop cast practical acting skills, preparation By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff At first glance, it’s hard to see the similarities between energetic, Converse-clad theater student Tom Lenk and the sedate young man in a yellowed 1930s photograph. Read more...


One-man show celebrates American heroes

Wednesday, 5/14/97 One-man show celebrates American heroes THEATER: ‘Power On Earth’ includes portrayals of Malcolm X, Nat Turner By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Staff Actor Darryl Van Leer isn’t afraid of taking on more than one role at a time. Read more...


Soundbites

Wednesday, 5/14/97 Soundbites Tuatara "Breaking the Ethers" (Epic) This CD was released some time in March without much fanfare, but ignorance is only part of the reason why this review didn’t run a month ago. Read more...