Thursday, February 19, 1998 China, U.S. open dialogue about movies FIML: Goal is to deepen understanding, develop relationship between countries By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor There’s more to Chinese cinema than a wealth of Jackie Chan movies and John Woo films. Read more...

Thursday, February 19, 1998 ‘Beauty’ uses past to illuminate present FILM: Director explores 16th-century ‘whores,’ paradox of modern day By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Contributor It follows the traditions of "Pretty Woman" and "Leaving Las Vegas." But these dangerous beauties live in Renaissance Venice. Read more...

Thursday, February 19, 1998 Filmmaker Julie Davis does exactly what she has to do FILM: Director feels few works explore sex lives of heterosexual women By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Standing in a freezing cold phone booth in the middle of Sequoia National Park at night, Julie Davis was getting something done. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 ‘Out of Actions’ sets out to provoke reactions ART: Modern representations reject aesthetically pleasing exterior, address deeper issues By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Sometimes modern art seems transcendental. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Party Crashers music The Dance Hall Crashers know how to have a good time, bringing a youthful audience to its feet with their blend of punk, pop and ska. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ explores Woolf’s duality FILM Vanessa Redgrave captures psychological nature of author’s life By Michelle Nguyen Daily Bruin Contributor The wave of recent British dramatic films has cloyed the public with a grossly sweet aftertaste. Read more...

Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC: Bob Marley and the Wailers, "The Complete Wailers 1967-1972 Part 1," (JAD) It looks like the Beatles’ "Anthology" phenomenon has carried over to the reggae world. Read more...