Tuesday, November 12, 1996 The American Cinematheque’s new film series allow ‘Spaghetti Western’ classics to fend for themselves on the big screenBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff Trying to find critical praise for spaghetti westerns subgenre is next to impossible. Read more...

Tuesday, November 12, 1996 THEATER: Beautiful set, witty lines do not make up for confusion in playBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Modern art can be visually fascinating, but to many it is conceptually eluding and confusing. Read more...

Tuesday, November 12, 1996 OPERA: Giacomo Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ undergoes resurrection by stirring voices of L.A. OperaBy John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor The minute Puccini’s "Tosca" begins, everyone listening knows that it’s not going to be a comedy. Read more...

Monday, November 11, 1996 In the wild world of Japanese animation, a group of on-campus anime fans band together to watch, trade and uncover the rarest and most entertaining films they can find.By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Once a week, students file into a darkened lecture hall to sit and wait to watch cartoons play out on a big screen. Read more...

Monday, November 11, 1996 ART: Unique approach to painting results in visual ‘songs’ on display at FIGBy Aliza Batzri Daily Bruin Contributor Can a painting sing? Read more...

Monday, November 11, 1996 MUSIC: Love of music, ambition keep band determined to succeedBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Raw, trance-like guitar riffs seep through a wounded amp and mix with a drum beat. Read more...

Friday, November 8, 1996 OPERA: Michael Hampe directs scenes from famous opera at UCLABy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor With a bellowing voice, arms tossed up in the air, and a hand pressed against a forehead of silverish hair, world-renowned opera director Michael Hampe takes command of the stage as he passionately directs his student performers. Read more...