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Trainspotting#2 Cover

Monday, November 3, 1997 Soundbites Various Artists "Trainspotting #2" (Capitol) Remember when the soundtrack to "Dirty Dancing" in 1987 was so popular that RCA went ahead and released "More Dirty Dancing"? Read more...



Screen Scene

Friday, October 31, 1997 Screen Scene "The Red Corner" Directed by Jon Avnet Starring Richard Gere and Bai Ling Those who think that corrupt legal systems in far-off countries don’t matter need to watch "The Red Corner." They need to see an American lawyer (Richard Gere) on a business trip to China get pulverized by a corrupt legal system with a motto of "leniency for those who confess; severity for those who resist." They need to watch Gere get framed as a murderer, arrested and thrown into a Chinese jail with brutal guards and less-than-sanitary conditions. Read more...


Cole strikes a sultry note at Wiltern show

Friday, October 31, 1997 Cole strikes a sultry note at Wiltern show MUSIC: Pop-rock artist’s vocal range, passionate lyrics move older crowd By Sandra Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine: a black grand piano, a slender clarinet, one congo drum, one electric guitar. Read more...



Making ‘Peace’

Friday, October 31, 1997 Making ‘Peace’ MUSIC: Music pioneer Patti Smith brings a lifetime of rock ‘n’ roll to her new album, "Peace and Noise" By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff For many everyday music listeners, the name Patti Smith is either barely familiar or unknown. Read more...


Back to basics

Friday, October 31, 1997 Back to basics FILM: Character, content convince Dennis Quaid to star in "Switchback" By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff There seem to be two types of actors in Hollywood: the stars and the unemployed. Read more...