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Thought-provoking film offers no obvious heroes

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Thought-provoking film offers no obvious heroes DOCUMENTARY: Struggle by indigenous population in Brazilian rain forest has been romantized by media By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor A subjective look at indigenous populations in a depleting rain forest is an ideal premise for a documentary advocating the protection of an almost-extinct culture and the environment. Read more...



An act of god

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 An act of god Independent film uses fictional characters, horrific images to examine "Frankenstein" director James Whale’s untimely death through By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff It was not a dark and stormy night. Read more...


Soundbites

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Soundbites B.B. King, "Blues On The Bayou," (MCA) Sometimes you"ve got to get away from it all. Pour a cool drink, cook yourself a little dinner, kick off your shoes and let B.B. Read more...


Curtain calls

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Curtain calls "Deathtrap" Through Dec. 13 West Coast Ensemble Theater Hollywood Tickets: $20 (323) 525-0022 If ever more hypocrisy passed through the lips of a single man, it would be when Sidney Bruhl uttered to his wife, "The closer you stay to the truth, the better off you are." But truth is the only thing lacking in Ira Levin’s fascinating thriller "Deathtrap." The show features a dynamic cast, superb direction by Claudia Jaffee and an amazingly brilliant script. Read more...


Dickies finally manage to mollify disgruntled crowd

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Dickies finally manage to mollify disgruntled crowd MUSIC: Despite concert delays, complaints from hecklers, veteran rockers satisfy riotous audience By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Contributor Just watching the fans creep into the dark confines of the Roxy, it became apparent that the night was going to be strange. Read more...


Show proves aging band can kiss former fame goodbye

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Show proves aging band can kiss former fame goodbye MUSIC: Has-beens try to rock and roll all night at dull Halloween concert By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Maybe if they spent less time partying every day, KISS could write better songs, put on a more original show, and plan a more rockin’ Halloween night. Read more...