Thursday, 4/10/97 Third time’s the charm Director Kevin Smith reminisces about the success of his debut ‘Clerks,’ shrives the sins he committed with ‘Mallrats’ and shows the lessons he’s learned with his upcoming ‘Chasing Amy.’ By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor If a filmmaker’s first movie becomes a critical and commercial hit, the success can be both a blessing and a curse. Read more...

Thursday, 4/10/97 View today in uncommon way MOCA exhibition portrays darker images, visions of community By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Winnie the Pooh sports sado-masochistic apparel. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 ‘Cinearabic’ explores diversity, presents Arab cinematic history Movies challenge stereotypes presented in Western media By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Foreign films are more than French or Spanish movies with cryptic themes and fuzzy subtitles. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Soundbites Morphine "Like Swimming" (Dreamworks) Inject pop into your veins and deep red blood was never this smooth, this languid, this sensual. Only by way of your ears can a dose of Morphine feel truly gratifying, almost "Like Swimming" through the darkest regions of a bottomless ocean. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Slaying the giant With the leadership of Bryan Subotnick, the newly hatched Y107 is poised to knock KROQ, the longtime king of modern rock, off its pedestal. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Ginsberg went against the grain Poet’s ideas, lifestyle epitomized true spirit of America Allen Ginsberg was more than a poet. Like Jim Morrison and Pablo Picasso, he had a passion and a persona that transcended his work. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Klezmer groups borrow from past, play to future Organizers hope that Yiddish style will catch on in Los Angeles By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Playing to a toe-tapping beat that celebrates centuries of culture, Klezmer musical groups the Klezmatics and Brave Old World are reviving Yiddish music in a whirlwind of sold-out performances. Read more...