Monday, November 4, 1996 FILM: Director takes a humorous look at the darkness of everyday lifeBy Tyler Maxwell Daily Bruin Contributor In "Palookaville," director Alan Taylor attempts to pack romance, comedy and gritty realism into a story about three fun guys. Read more...

Friday, November 1, 1996 POETRY: Group of adults, children perform today at Kerckhoff Art GalleryBy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor Gumbo ain’t just for southerners anymore. Read more...

Friday, November 1, 1996 MUSIC: Ma, Meyer and O’Connor combine skills in moving string performanceBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Some say it’s all in the family. Read more...

Friday, November 1, 1996 By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff irector Baz Luhrmann’s "Romeo and Juliet" ain’t your traditional "Romeo and Juliet." It’s not even "West Side Story." It’s something approximating "Baz Luhrmann’s Favorite Romeo and Juliet moments," and luckily this filmmaker’s got impressive taste. Read more...

Friday, November 1, 1996 "Dear God" Directed by Garry Marshall Starring Greg Kinnear and Laurie Metcalf In the era of Post Office scandal, disgruntled federal workers are becoming easy comedic targets. Read more...

Thursday, October 31, 1996 HALLOWEEN: Southland haunts offer wide variety of fun for spooky holidayBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff So, you’ve got your satirical, tasteless or just plain silly costume all laid out ­ Bob Dole as a transvestite, Bill Clinton as a nun, Sam the Butcher from the Brady Bunch on a rampage. Read more...

Thursday, October 31, 1996 MUSIC: Concert antics, new album contribute to local ska band’s appealBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Relaxing in his mountain home at Crest Line, trombonist Garth Schultz can just make out the gurgle of a nearby stream. Read more...