Tuesday, January 7, 1997 FILM: Brandon Wilson discusses his top 10 film picks of the past yearThe first time I started writing this piece was a washout. Read more...

Tuesday, January 7, 1997 FILM: Renee Zellweger has waited her entire career for a role like thisBy Lori Swingle Daily Bruin Contributor In every star’s career, there comes the moment that elevates their status from card-carrying Guild member to Hollywood actor. Read more...

Monday, January 6, 1997 Tackling the psychology of characters in screenplays BOOK: Professor shows writers what makes a good story but offers little practical adviceBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Chances are, the movie "Die Hard" will be remembered more for its chase scenes and explosions than its sensitive character interaction. Read more...

Monday, January 6, 1997A staunch believer in reincarnation, Shirley MacLaine brings her character in 1983’s "Terms of Endearment" back to life in this season’s "The Evening Star."By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff The money is not important. Read more...

Monday, January 6, 1997 CONCERT: Seventh annual bash, though entertaining, lacked sense of daringBy Mike Nazarinia and Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributors KROQ’s two Seventh Annual Acoustic Christmas shows may have been less than acoustic and occasionally less than daring in its line-up choices. Read more...

Thursday, December 5, 1996 CONCERTS: Event allows fans to sample broad range of L.A. clubsBy Claudia Castro Daily Bruin Contributor Club-hopping in L.A. seems to be a marathon limited to those who have the bucks and the nerves. Read more...

Thursday, December 5, 1996 COLUMN: Compilations a respite from perennial blizzard of bad musicChristmas albums are like drug addictions and political causes ­ every musician has to have one, but their novelty wears off in minutes. Read more...