Friday, 5/16/97 Unrealistic black comedy ‘Commandments’ no movie of biblical proportions SCREENSCENE Despite star power, flick fails to teach lesson or have entertaining plot By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff The idea of a man intent on breaking all Ten Commandments is an intriguing premise for a movie. Read more...

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...

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...

Thursday, 5/15/97 Lewitzky Company to deliver farewell performance DANCE: Sadness, tributes surround tour’s end to 30 years of universal fame By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Champagne. Read more...

Thursday, 5/15/97 Tuatara’s eclectic jams form organized chaos MUSIC: Backup band of various rockers supplies originality to Eitzel show By Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Giant disco ball lemons, firework explosions and dancers in vinyl leopard-skin pants … When you’ve got six or seven of the best musicians around to back you, who needs that crap? Read more...

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...

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...