Friday, January 24, 1997 "Gridlock’d" Directed by Vondie Curtis Hall Starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth Sometimes movies try to straddle more substance than they can handle. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 DANCE: Tour to partake in spellbinding spiritual performance at theaterBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Like a twister touching down briefly, the Whirling Dervishes pause to perform for a sold-out audience Friday at the Wadsworth Theater before spinning off along their 13-city North American tour. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 FILM: Actor-director prefers behind-the-scenes role in biographical moviemakingBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor To act or direct, that is the question. It is also a difficult decision for most people in Hollywood to make. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff Most actors are terrified at the thought of getting type-cast. Particularly for the adventurous performer, getting only one type of role can be an irreversible obstacle toward success in Hollywood. Read more...

Thursday, January 23, 1997 RESTAURANT: Variety, casual ambiance add to appeal of Venice eateryBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor For the hungry UCLA student, the convenience of Westwood Village has a lot to offer. Read more...

Wednesday, January 22, 1997 ART: Coffeehouse gives art students like Josh Dunn a chance to display their workBy Amanda Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Northern Lights, the relatively new coffee shop in North Campus, now offers more than cappuccinos, soups and sandwiches. Read more...

Wednesday, January 22, 1997 FILM: Former aerospace scientist inspired by his childhood memories hits the mark in HollywoodBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor Going from aerospace scientist to animator isn’t as large a jump as it seems ­ at least not for Mike Judge, creator of "Beavis and Butt-head." That’s exactly what he did some five years ago when he found his day job a bit boring. Read more...