Tuesday, January 14, 1997 FILM: Kenji Mizoguchi’s movies get a deserved second look in seriesBy Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff The best expression of director Kenji Mizoguchi’s quiet mastery comes with an unassuming shot in the middle of "Osaka Elegy." A woman joyously greets a man who runs up a flight of stairs to meet her. Read more...

Tuesday, January 14, 1997 With the success of Oasis and Radiohead and the potential breakthroughs of Prodigy and other British dance bands, another British invasion could be at handBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor With the success of English bands such as Oasis and the trend of alternative-music audiences drifting toward more pop-based and beat-driven styles, the words "British Invasion" are popping up all over the place, from the cubicles of record label offices and the news rooms of music magazines to the airwaves of modern-rock radio stations. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 The Southwest Museum in Pasadena brings the culture of America’s first denizens to life through architecture, art and special programs.By Carrie Rosten Daily Bruin Contributor L.A.’s Southwest Museum chronicles the richness and diversity of Native American culture while offering a comprehensive survey of American history as well. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 MUSIC: Composer’s second film compilation moves toward gothic romanticismBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Though many die-hard Oingo Boingo fans may regret Danny Elfman’s decision to disband the group in 1995, they will find it hard to argue with him after hearing the follow-up to his first collection of film scores. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 THEATER: Playwright uses spirit of absurd theater to present a mother’s attempt at getting grandsonsBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Checkerboard floors, talking paintings of dead lovers, jello dinners and purple-haired actors spontaneously bursting into song seem to come directly out of the 1960s theater of the absurd. Read more...

Friday, January 10, 1997 As long as you’re not expecting a great plot and inspiring acting, ‘First Strike’ will entertain you with incredibly executed stunts and unbelievable action sequences.By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor ypical action movies are often accused of having formulaic plots, flat characters, and unbelievably over-the-top action sequences. Read more...

Friday, January 10, 1997 FILM: Penelope Ann Miller finally takes center stage in her new thrillerBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Watching a scary movie divides people into two classes ­ the brave who have strong stomachs and the others who run out of the theater, screaming with horror. Read more...