Thursday, November 20, 1997 Mortal Mortality FILM: The makers of "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" explain why violent action sequences can send a positive message about teamwork and trust By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," a film obviously aimed at adolescent males, could easily have been produced and created by this same audience. Read more...

Thursday, November 20, 1997 ‘History on Trial’ littered with sloppy contradictions BOOK: Although quick to read, authors distort truth for self-vindication By Christopher Bates Daily Bruin Contributor Propaganda always makes for a fun read. Read more...

Thursday, November 20, 1997 UCLA theater anticipates theatrical doubleheader THEATER: Department hopes to fill house with works by Kelly, Moliere By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Contributor If UCLA were anything like Australia, the theater program would get more respect. Read more...

Thursday, November 20, 1997 Recently reunited, The Verve give Los Angeles concert MUSIC: Hot English band reconciles after surviving long two-year separation By Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor What makes music interesting? Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 There’s a rhinoceros on the loose at the Odyssey THEATER: Metaphors, logic run rampant in play set in small French townBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Anyone who has seen or read Eugene Ionesco’s "Rhinoceros" knows that while the actor who is playing the part of the protagonist, Berenger, may speak the most lines, he does not have the play’s choicest part. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Wind ensemble breathes fresh life into old tunes MUSIC: Mix of classical, jazz and salsa creates a one-of-a-kind concertBy Sharon Genadinik Daily Bruin Contributor Classical music may never replace rap as a big party favorite. Read more...

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 What’s going on with this attempt? BOOK: Relying on others, Nathan McCall’s essays do not match best-selling hit By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff On the heels of his best-selling autobiography, "Makes Me Wanna Holler," Nathan McCall follows with a disappointing, sophomoric project, "What’s Going On." The Marvin Gaye-inspired title is about the only thing "What’s Going On" shares with McCall’s debut book, which was widely acclaimed and had excerpts featured in Newsweek. Read more...