Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Soundbites Pixies, "Death to the Pixies" (4AD/Elektra) The Pixies are the Kevin Bacon of rock music. Knowledgeable music fans playing "Six Degrees of the Pixies" will have a good time connecting them to the multitude of bands they have either worked with or influenced. Read more...

Wednesday, October 29, 1997 Jimmy Buffett sails away in Irvine MUSIC: Crowds delight in crooner’s inviting and reminiscent set By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff According to the Billboard charts, Jimmy Buffett has no right to be popular. Read more...

Wednesday, October 29, 1997 ‘Just Too Cool’ plays to young viewers THEATER: A new show caters to those who are too old, yet too young By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor There is an awkward time in life when we are too old to be considered children, but not quite grown up enough to be acknowledged as adults. Read more...

Tuesday, October 28, 1997 Fleeting force MUSIC The newly reunited Fleetwood Mac makes up for a lack of surprises with sincere music that proves their staying power By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff If you missed the Fleetwood Mac show at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night, don’t worry. Read more...

Tuesday, October 28, 1997 ‘Gattaca’ not quite a perfect specimen FILM Inventive storyline, beautiful production lacks suspence, pacing By Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor Taking stylistic cues from George Orwell’s "1984," first-time writer/director Andrew Niccol’s "Gattaca" depicts a world made better by the innovation of genetic engineering. Read more...

Tuesday, October 28, 1997 Hong Kong method happily wraps up unusual love story FILM Timeless drama effortlessly earns Cannes award, despite obstacles By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff He was a stranger in a foreign land. Read more...

Tuesday, October 28, 1997 Popular fat cats recall glamour, glitz of 1920s Hollywood life THEATER Renowned cast does dazzling portrayal of America’s celebrities By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Think of it as theater noir: "The Cat’s Meow," which had its world premiere this weekend at the Coast Playhouse in West Hollywood, puts the dark glamour that made "L.A. Read more...