Tuesday, January 26, 1999 Curtain calls "The Old Neighborhood" and "The Cryptogram" In repertory through Feb. 14 Geffen Playhouse Westwood Tickets: $30-$40, $10 student rush 15 minutes prior to curtain (310) 208-5454 Those poised on the cutting edge of theater, noses aloft, may dismiss the family drama as a thing of the plebeian past – as nostalgic and trite as one of Tennessee Williams’ fading southern roses. Read more...

Tuesday, January 26, 1999 Mocking bands of ’80s our way to avoid shame FILM: Talentless groups must now endure ridicule, pity on VH-1 shows like ‘Where Are They Now’ A friend told me over the weekend about her encounter with Fab from the disgraced ’80s group Milli Vanilli at The Cheesecake Factory. Read more...

Monday, January 25, 1999 Increased county funding has artists dancing for joy THEATER: Groups receive nearly $1.3 million; Los Angeles fixes categories to better allocate cash By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff The long, sad song has wailed for years: "My government gave me no money for the arts and left me singing the arts-funding blues." But among this melancholy tune of national sentiment is an inspirational reality. Read more...

Monday, January 25, 1999 Shandling shares Sanders’ secrets BOOKS: ‘Autobiography’ confounds fact, fiction while delivering laughs By Elena Powell Daily Bruin Contributor Larry Sanders is famous. Read more...

Monday, January 25, 1999 Soundbites Ani DiFranco, "Up Up Up Up Up Up" The current queen of the indie sound, Ani DiFranco, just released yet another album of folk-inspired slow tunes that are sure to please the truly devoted. Read more...

Monday, January 25, 1999 Wick MUSIC: Chris Isaak’s charisma and talent come shining through on stage, making life’s problems bearable By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Staff We don’t live in a fair world. Read more...

Friday, January 22, 1999 Screenscene "Playing By Heart" Starring Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie Directed by Willard Carroll Ensemble films have the difficult task of weaving together several different stories and characters into one cohesive and compelling piece. Read more...