Friday, November 7, 1997 Screen Scene "Bean" Directed by Mel Smith. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Pamela Reed In case you are under the impression that a film based on a British TV series which appears on PBS must be refined and respectable, "Bean" will surprise you. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 Period piece goes beyond the pretty petticoat FILM: With poise and charm, Helena Bonham Carter takes flight in her newest role By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff With "Lady Jane," "A Room with a View," "Howard’s End," "Hamlet," "Twelfth Night" and now "The Wings of the Dove" under her belt, there’s good reason Helena Bonham Carter has been dubbed the queen of period pieces. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 The other side of the card TRAVEL: Casino city is full of alternatives for the under-21 crowd, if you know where to look By Adam Yamaguchi Daily Bruin Senior Staff OK, so you’re not 21. Read more...

Friday, November 7, 1997 This one shall be called a master thesis project THEATER: Students put themselves on the line in one-person shows By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine standing alone, with only a single voice to break the silence. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Innovative twist given to classic Russian play THEATER: Director has a new interpretation of Gogol’s ‘The Inspector’ By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Like Shakespeare, Nikolai Gogol is a writer whose plays demand a careful and uniform approach. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Don’t believe all you see on the big screen FILM: TV and newspaper reporters speak out about the inaccurate portrayals By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff The ruthless, ambitious journalist has long been a Hollywood cliche. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 Media Madness FILM: The stars of ‘Mad City,’ John Travolta and Dustin Hoffman, talk about the fine line between journalism and sensationalism By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Get the story. Read more...