Monday, 8/4/97 Soundbites MUSIC: Various Artists "Men in Black" soundtrack (Sony) With an opening that sounds like a mysterious Trekkie episode, middle flavored with rid’dim raps, and an end of hypnotic lullabies and loungy instrumentals, the "MIB" soundtrack proves to be as sophisticated as those slick Armani-esque black suits and move-over DKNY, because Ray Ban shades are sported by Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith himself. Read more...

Monday, 8/4/97 Born in Darkness FILM: After years as a cult comic book, Todd McFarlane’s "Spawn" hits the big screen with creepy characters and chilling special effects By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Aside from the Batman series (although its latest installation has been receiving less-than-rave reviews), recent comic book films like "The Phantom" and "The Shadow" are now no more than box-office ghosts. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 London Suede returns to U.S. with new album MUSIC: Rock group takes another shot at success after lukewarm responseBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Four years ago, a band came up on American shores poised to conquer the music charts. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Industry experts teach students how to sell their film ideas to Hollywood in UCLA’s Summer Workshop.By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff One of the most popular occupations in Hollywood is the "aspiring filmmaker," with an emphasis on the aspiring part. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Soundbites Radiohead "OK Computer" (Capitol) Forget "electronica," Radiohead has given us the future of rock. "OK Computer," the follow-up album to their 1995 beyond-its-time classic, "The Bends," is no doubt one of the most daring and revolutionary records to hit alternative rock in the past few years. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 Horror and humor meld, bringing nightmares to canvas ART: Painter’s monstrous creatures provide outlet to subconscious mindBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Staff Everyone has their own demons, but not everyone hangs them out to dry at the office. Read more...

Monday, July 28, 1997 ‘Cinderella’ captures magical charm of children’s classic fairy tale DANCE: Interesting music, choreography, story add up to unique productionBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor Being a kid again means spit wads, playgrounds, and of course, the ballet. Read more...