Thursday, September 3

Lee’s new flick ‘Bus’ stops short

Wednesday, October 16, 1996 FILM: Million Man March inspires director Spike Lee’s latest, controversial film By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff In these days where all too often films get away with being about absolutely nothing, it’s easy to give any film the benefit of the doubt simply for having something or anything on it’s mind. Read more...



Fairy tales highlight ills of society¹s perpetual puberty

Tuesday, October 15, 1996 BOOK: Bly interweaves stories with commentary on growing up, values and imaginationBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Everyone knows the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk." He was a poor boy living with his mother who chanced upon three magical beans and became an overnight success. Read more...


Mr. Pink Makes Big

Tuesday, October 15, 1996 FILM: Veteran indie-film actor Steve Buscemi makes debut as director in ‘Trees Lounge’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff Some people are better at keeping secrets than others. Read more...



The Cow’s End has down-home atmosphere

Monday, October 14, 1996 FOOD: Cheerful clutter and delicious pastries make for cozy hangoutBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Saltwater-worn wooden cutouts of coffee cups, smoothies, and a bi-level airplane junkily decorate what at first glance seems the site of a rickety, old barn. Read more...


Can’t take the mosh? Stay out of the pit

Monday, October 14, 1996 COLUMN: Concert venues should not be blamed for random violence Sneak a nose pick during rush hour on the 405 freeway; poke all the elevator buttons and piss off those of us on our way to the 32nd floor; but stop pointing those darn index fingers at the innocent ­ despite the assholes they may be. Read more...