Wednesday, February 18

In the swing of things

Tuesday, January 21, 1997 With a little help from the film ‘Swingers,’ swing dancing is now as popular with the college crowd as it is with their parents.By Dean Cheley Daily Bruin Contributor The wood floors vibrate with the weight of stomping, whirling bodies dancing the Lindy or jitterbug to the effervescent beat of Cab Callaway and Artie Shaw. Read more...



‘Beverly Hills Ninja’ follows actor’s physical comedy trend

Friday, January 17, 1997 FILM: Farley satisfied with success but hopes to expand into different movie genresBy Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor After five seasons of being just another player on "Saturday Night Live," Chris Farley has gone on to do what fellow cast-mates Dana Carvey and Mike Meyers couldn’t ­ make it in the movies. Read more...


A New Direction

Friday, January 17, 1997 With their new Master Director Series, Network Event Theater features Academy Award-winning director Milos Forman and gives college students a chance to interact with legendary filmmakers.By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor It’s not every day that a student has an opportunity to speak to a critically acclaimed director through a giant movie screen. Read more...


Canada’s new wave arrives at Melnitz

Friday, January 17, 1997 FILM: Increased recognition given to nation’s filmmakers at Sundance, Academy AwardsBy Ash Steffy Daily Bruin Contributor Historically, our French- and English-speaking friends to the North haven’t been particularly known for their filmmaking. Read more...


Screen Scene

Friday, January 17, 1997 "Albino Alligator" Directed by Kevin Spacey Starring Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway Considering his resume, one would assume Kevin Spacey is a great director. Read more...


‘New Year’s Eve’ refreshingly genuine

Thursday, January 16, 1997 BOOK: Hint of magical realism affirms bittersweet emotions of twin sisters’ parallel yet different livesBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Without peeking at the back flap, it’s clear that author Lisa Grunwald has children. Read more...