Monday, July 7

‘Steve’ makes move from TV to stage with ‘What is Art?’

Monday, 8/11/97 ‘Steve’ makes move from TV to stage with ‘What is Art?’ THEATER: Star of ‘90210’ takes role as wanderer in comedy production By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff He is just about the only character on "Beverly Hills 90210" who hasn’t been carjacked, blown up in a bombing, addicted to crack or traumatically transplanted from Minnesota to So Cal (sigh, the Brenda years). Read more...



Going Public

Monday, 8/11/97 Going Public TELEVISON: Running a television station is difficult enough, but PBS affiliate KCET has to juggle financial obstacles while maintaining quality programming. By Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor Life was simple when there were only seven television stations to choose from. Read more...


SoundBites

Monday, 8/11/97 SoundBites MUSIC: Smashmouth "Fush Yu Mang" (Interscope) For awhile, popular alternative music seemed to have tied a rock to its feet and dove into the deep end without even realizing it. Read more...


Soundbites

Monday, 8/4/97 Soundbites MUSIC: Various Artists "Men in Black" soundtrack (Sony) With an opening that sounds like a mysterious Trekkie episode, middle flavored with rid’dim raps, and an end of hypnotic lullabies and loungy instrumentals, the "MIB" soundtrack proves to be as sophisticated as those slick Armani-esque black suits and move-over DKNY, because Ray Ban shades are sported by Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith himself. Read more...


Born in Darkness

Monday, 8/4/97 Born in Darkness FILM: After years as a cult comic book, Todd McFarlane’s "Spawn" hits the big screen with creepy characters and chilling special effects By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Aside from the Batman series (although its latest installation has been receiving less-than-rave reviews), recent comic book films like "The Phantom" and "The Shadow" are now no more than box-office ghosts. Read more...


Screen Scene

Monday, 8/4/97 Screen Scene FILM: "Box of Moonlight" Directed by Tom DiCillo Starring John Turturro and Sam Rockwell When a child tries to capture light in his hand, even though he may not holding anything we can’t help but find it quaint and charming. Read more...