Sunday, September 6

In the news:


Where there’s a will, there’s Williams

The intriguing characters and insightful dialogue in ‘Good Will Hunting’ convinced Robin Williams to take on a dramatic role By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Word of mouth is a powerful force in Hollywood. Read more...


‘Women With Men’ explores the colder side of relationships

‘Women With Men’ explores the colder side of relationships BOOK:Author Richard Ford traces love and loss through three stories By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Love is pink laced hearts on Valentine’s Day, swooning romantics on a hot August afternoon, and gondola rides with no particular destination except a gaze between lovers. Read more...


Kevin Costner delivers his thoughts on lengthy movies

Monday, January 12, 1998 Kevin Costner delivers his thoughts on lengthy movies FILM: The actor and director defends ‘The Postman,’ hoping audiences can enjoy his newest work ‘for what it is’ By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff This past holiday movie season, Academy Award-winning actor and director Kevin Costner may have been planning to bring audiences a glorious sweeping tale with "The Postman," but with less than stellar reviews, it does not look as if the film will be the "Dances with Wolves" epic that its previews want it to be. Read more...


TV generation: one woman exposes her own obsession

Monday, January 12, 1998 TV generation: one woman exposes her own obsession COLUMN: The boob tube is frivolous entertainment but promotes the fine arts Packing to go home for the break, I carefully folded my staple little black dress and put it optimistically in my bag. Read more...


Unholy nights

Monday, January 12, 1998 Unholy nights MUSIC: By Mike Prevatt and Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff While we were studying away the weekend before finals, over 20 popular alternative rock bands brought down the house at Universal for two sold-out crowds, both seemingly made up of high-schoolers in beanies and "South Park" shirts. Read more...


Expected sinker ‘Titanic’ floats at the box office

Monday, January 12, 1998 Expected sinker ‘Titanic’ floats at the box office FILM:Cameron hopes to strike emotional chord with his epic-sized movie By Tommy Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor Last year’s Oscar season saw four independent films as best picture nominees. Read more...