Monday, October 14, 1996 The American Experience (above) "The Battle over Citizen Kane" FILM: UCLA presents a series of acclaimed documentary films that reach beyond the realm of mainstream moviesBy Carrie Rosten Daily Bruin Contributor Amid a sea of forgettable Hollywood blockbusters lies a small but powerful oasis in film, the documentary. Read more...

Friday, October 11, 1996 MUSIC: Medieval group, composer join forces to create innovative scoreBy John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Accidents happen. And, for composer Richard Einhorn, an accident brought him the greatest success of his career ­ a work inspired by a film about the final trials of Joan of Arc. Read more...

Friday, October 11, 1996 FILM: Neil Jordan brings Ireland’s tumultuous history to life in his fact-based film By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff onday’s bombing of a British military base in Northern Ireland was a devastating tragedy for the families of the 31 victims, a shocking setback for Irish peace advocates and a phenomenal round of free press for director Neil Jordan’s ("The Crying Game," "Interview with the Vampire") latest film, "Michael Collins." Not that the movie, based on Irish political and military activist Michael Collins, needs the help. Read more...

Friday, October 11, 1996 FILM: Independents rule at multiplex, where unknown talent often sees its first lightBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Sterile white paint glares out from beneath strips of purple formica. Read more...

Friday, October 11, 1996 CONCERT: Rock group spreads social, political message through musicBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The Smashing Pumpkins’ keyboardist dies of a heroin overdose at the onset of a worldwide tour. Read more...

Friday, October 11, 1996 "Long Kiss Goodnight" Written by Shane Black and directed by Renny Harlin. Starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson One hundred pieces of paper for $4 million dollars? Read more...

Thursday, October 10, 1996 After a successful spring quarter, the groovy ’70s musical "Godspell" returns, charged with enough energy to bring crowds back for moreBy Simon Dunstan Daily Bruin Contributor "Godspell," last year’s very successful music department production is back by popular demand for one more encore. Read more...