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Israeli rock star interprets poetry melodically

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Israeli rock star interprets poetry melodically MUSIC: Little known in U.S., Broza will display fiery style in Royce Hall By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Contributor Someone tunes a guitar in the background as the child cradles the telephone. Read more...


Whit Stillman will survive

Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Whit Stillman will survive FILM: The writer- director of ‘The Last Days of Disco’ offers the final installment in his ‘night-life trilogy,’ and explains why both socialites and intellectual dialogue have a place on the dance floo By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor The name Whit Stillman became a film adjective when, in "Metropolitan," the writer-director introduced us to his odd little corner of the world: a place where adorably delusional Park Avenue teens spend their disposable time by debating topics from Jane Austen to Fourierism, trotting off to posh shindigs at the Plaza Hotel and prattling on and on about the bleak future of their preppy class. Read more...



Latest Hits

Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Latest Hits MUSIC: Despite a slow start and a lack of adherence to the oldies, three classic rockers bridged the generation gap at Pauley Pavilion By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA’s biggest music event of the year rolled into Pauley Pavilion Thursday night as acclaimed singer-songwriters Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison provided distinct performances at a once-in-a-lifetime show. Read more...


Frank Sinatra leaves indelible impression on music industry

Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Frank Sinatra leaves indelible impression on music industry MUSIC: Passage of celebrity brings period for reflection to everyone You know how when someone with massive cultural significance dies, people on television ask, "Where were you when you heard the news?" I was Las Vegas last Friday, covering the Eat’m festival at the Desert Inn. Read more...


Elliott Smith’s indie style delights crowd

Tuesday, May 26, 1998 Elliott Smith’s indie style delights crowd MUSIC: ‘Good Will Hunting’s independent songwriter wins over audience with sweet, melodic performance By Brendon Vandergast Daily Bruin Contributor John Lennon, Nick Drake, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor … the hush folk of such greats is the real inspiration for singer-songwriter Elliott Smith rather than the indie scene he arose from. Read more...