Tuesday, February 3, 1998 Not as Chekov envisioned THEATER Latest version of Russian’s masterpiece leaves audience confused By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Up until the fourth act of the Artists’ Collective’s production of "The Cherry Orchard" at the Gascon Theater in Culver City, one simply bemoaned director Theresa Larkin’s decision to jettison the wonderfully absurd comic tone of Anton Chekov’s final masterpiece and opt instead for melodramatic "realism." When the play moves in the fourth act from 19th century Russia to modern day Mill Valley, Calif., however, the audience has plenty of other things to moan about. Read more...
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February 2, 9:00 pm
Not as Chekov envisioned
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February 1, 9:00 pm
Portrait of a lady
Monday, February 2, 1998 Portrait of a lady DANCE Masters thesis project makes for great evening of dance entertainment By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Silence. Read more...
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February 1, 9:00 pm
Director spins story of detective who goes from ‘Zero’ to hero
Monday, February 2, 1998 Director spins story of detective who goes from ‘Zero’ to hero FILM Jake Kasdan draws inspiration from his father, takes on all aspects of movie By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor While most people in their early 20s struggle to simply establish direction in their lives, Jake Kasdan has managed to launch his career into full force and is the one giving direction. Read more...
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February 1, 9:00 pm
Swedish vocalists are Real thing
Monday, February 2, 1998 Swedish vocalists are Real thing MUSIC With a strong background in jazz, a cappella quintet exudes distinct sensuality By Jessica Holt Daily Bruin Contributor They groove. Read more...
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February 1, 9:00 pm
Soundbites
Monday, February 2, 1998 Soundbites Various Artists "Great Expectations: The Album" (Atlantic) Just by watching those trailers on TV, you know that this seemingly angsty flick has got "alternative pop soundtrack" written all over it. Read more...
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February 1, 9:00 pm
Finding fun when you’re alone – an insider’s guide
Monday, February 2, 1998 Finding fun when you’re alone – an insider’s guide COLUMN Sleep with the meter man and get high on vitamins and aspirin Once in a while you get a break from your tough life to just sit back and smell the flowers. Read more...
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January 29, 9:00 pm
Band in motion
Friday, January 30, 1998 Band in motion MUSIC: The forces of (local) stardom are acting upon members of Bruin-alumni band Inertia, who have yet to quit their day jobs By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor All great bands eat cookies shaped like cats. Read more...