Thursday, October 2, 1997 For Luna, life on tour loses touch with reality MUSIC: Band entertains fans, keeps shows fresh by mixing up song sets By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Life on the road can be lonely. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Oliver Stone’s latest turns over new leaf FILM:Director attracts A-list cast to low-budget departure from his norm By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Conspiracy theorist. Read more...

Thursday, October 2, 1997 Controversy seems to be inescapable for filmmaker FILM By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff While "U-Turn" has plenty of exciting cliff-hangers, Hollywood seemed more interested in reported backstage theatrics that occurred during the making of this little $20-million movie. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Soundbites MUSIC: Various artists, "Soul Food" Soundtrack (LaFace) Just as the album title suggests, all 13 tracks from this newly released film soundtrack taste of soul food – gritty, heavy and though not fried in lard, still full of phat. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 African epic combines Shakespearean spirit THEATER: Fusing stories of ‘Macbeth,’ King Shaka create universal themes By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Director and playwright Welcome Msomi envisions an updated, multicultural, future production of the musical "Westside Story," complete with Asian dancing, Hispanic music and black gospel voices. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Fledgling director Kelley finally hatches ‘Locusts’ FILM: Tragedy reaches screen after decade’s toil, with Vaughn in the lead By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s all in the timing. Read more...

Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Music Men THEATER: Hal Robinson and Justin Kirk play teacher and student in ‘Old Wicked Songs’ at the Geffen Playhouse By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The small Geffen Playhouse’s newest production boasts an even smaller cast. Read more...