Thursday, April 9, 1998 Fantasy blends into real world with ‘Butcher Boy’ FILM: Irish director often explores illogical, surreal topics in his indie works By Sumyi Khong Daily Bruin Contributor As Neil Jordan takes a seat at the Sunset Marquis Hotel conference room, his brown hair flops over his eyes and casts a shadow over his squarish baby face. Read more...

Thursday, April 9, 1998 Lemmon, Matthau make more magic FILM: ‘Odd Couple II’ another in duo’s long line of fabulous movies By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Even they don’t know how it works. Read more...

Thursday, April 9, 1998 Crowd jeers then cheers at concert featuring two bands MUSIC: Black Lab’s disappointing portion of show overshadowed by Our Lady Peace’s stellar singer By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor In a small concert house amidst dark antique shops and cobblestone roads, two alternative rock bands came together in hopes of rockin’ out the silent city of Pomona. Read more...

Thursday, April 9, 1998 Exhibition depicts human reactions to modern world ART: Painter manipulates light to reflect disillusionment with contemporary society’s values By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor A bare-breasted woman scared by her own shadow. Read more...

Thursday, April 9, 1998 Close friends, closer family highlight new Wells’ novel BOOK: ‘Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood’ delivers emotional tale By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Down on the bayou, sippin’ bourbon in the hot Louisiana nights, just you and your girlfriends stripped down to your panties. Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC Semisonic, "Feeling Strangely Fine" (MCA Records) Don’t be so quick to judge them solely on that one semi-obnoxious song, "Closing Time," that you just cannot escape from every time you turn on KROQ. Read more...

Wednesday, April 8, 1998 Versatile musician brings focus back to pure talent MUSIC: Ben Harper’s simple classic style needs no fancy talk, flashy tricks By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor Opposite from Los Angeles’ predominate punk scene lies that core group of classic rock lovers. Read more...