Thursday, October 15, 1998 I put a spell on you FILM: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman charm their way into the hearts of men in "Practical Magic" By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff The behind the scenes account seemed too good to be true – almost a case of life imitating art. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Bland ‘Bad Manners’ invites annoyance, boredom FILM: Awkward attempt at wit produces unreal characters, dialogue By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Intensity, creativity and energy. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Insipid ‘Martini and Olive’ tastes of stale ’70s spoof THEATER: Musical review dried up by incoherent story line, reliance on hackneyed subject, flat acting By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Spoofing a bad show usually requires one minor detail: that your show must be good. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Actors go nude for opportunity to make it in show business FILM: Women’s roles in male-dominant industry observed in documentary By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor The first frame of Odette Springer’s documentary, "Some Nudity Required," about sex in the B-movie industry, introduces those familiar block letters that spell out "Hollywood" sitting atop that hill. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Cooking peas MUSIC: This trio of homegrown hip-hoppers displays refreshing versatility, vitality and a penchant for creative dance moves By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Catfish, corn pone, collard greens. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Various Artists, "Rare on Air – Volume 4" (Mammoth Records) The inclusion of Sarah McLachlan’s ethereal serenity, Café Tacuba’s tongue-twisting Latin beats and Ozomatli’s jazzy hip-hop on one album at first seems improbable and inexplicable. Read more...

Tuesday, October 13, 1998 Survival of the wildest FILM: While "Animal House" stereotyped Greek life forever, its twentieth birthday is being celebrated with avengence By A.J. Read more...