Monday, October 20, 1997 Gorgeous dark ‘Phantom’ will leave you spellbound, mystified THEATER Showy special effects, haunting melodies combine to create a thrilling experience By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Lights that curiously flash on and off by themselves. Read more...

Monday, October 20, 1997 Novelist focuses on craft not fame By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Contributor By the standards of many, dedication has paid off handsomely for James Ellroy. Read more...

Monday, October 20, 1997 Soundbites Bob Dylan "Time Out of Mind" (Columbia) Not since the soundtrack to David Lynch’s movie, "Lost Highway" has a record sounded more hauntingly desolate than Bob Dylan’s 41st album, "Time Out of Mind." Dylan has left behind the solo acoustic guitar and brought in amplifiers and organs for that somewhat sinister, Doors-like ’60s sound that beautifully creeps and twangs. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 ‘Boogie Nights’ offers peek into lives of porn stars FILM: Behind-the-scenes look at industry portrays the human side of ‘sex machine’ actors By William Li Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine Marky Mark with less clothing than in his underwear ads. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Rave Reviews PRODUCTION: Huge ‘backstage’ efforts go into making raves seem wonderful, spontaneous By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Some people may spend the evening lounging on the floor, petting their friends like giant kittens. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Rave Reviews RAVES: Music, dancing, drugs and bizarre electronic visual effects draw DJs and partygoers to underground rave scene By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Brightly colored rave-flyers advertising "Smurfy" or "Feel-X" decorate the counters of subculture meeting grounds from Melrose thrift stores to Venice record shops. Read more...

Friday, October 17, 1997 Screenscene "The Devil’s Advocate" Directed by Taylor Hackford Starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves If John Grisham and Stephen King ever teamed up to write a screenplay, they would probably end up with something like "The Devil’s Advocate." This combination of legal thriller and horror film successfully navigates the divide between genres for most of its running time. Read more...