Wednesday, November 27, 1996 CONCERT: ‘Party of Five’ theme song shines spotlight on band’s successful historyBy Jeff Hilger Daily Bruin Contributor When a band has been making music for 13 years and finally scores a top 20 single, one might expect it to make sure it capitalizes on the success. Read more...

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 Glenn Close, famous for her chilling film portrayals, stars as the deliciously devilish Cruella DeVil in Disney’s "101 Dalmatians." Taking on what might be the nastiest role of her career, Glenn Close describes her experiences as Cruella DeVil in the remake of the classic Disney cartoon, ‘101 Dalmatians.’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff hen films are remade, actors are often intimidated by the prospect of competing with a legendary performance. Read more...

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 CONCERT: Jon Spencer’s group combines music genres for a new soundBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor More often than not a band comes to a modest level of success in its mostly short-lived existence and is dealt a swift blow by a hypercritical public. Read more...

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 THEATER: Cervantes’ ‘Man of La Mancha’ opens Tuesday in PasadenaBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor He’ll be 63 this week, but he’s still dreaming the impossible dream. Read more...

Wednesday, November 27, 1996 SOUNDBITES Tricky "Pre-Millennium Tension" (Island) Tricky, the British trip-hop king, established himself with the 1995 critical smash, "Maxinquaye," a showcase of ambient loops and hip-hop rhythms. Read more...

Tuesday, November 26, 1996 MUSIC: British rock band plays psychedelic rock with Indian influencesBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor In the pop music world, people are always seeking out "the next big thing." Around this time last year, it was Oasis, the first British band in over a decade to make such a stateside splash. Read more...

Tuesday, November 26, 1996 CONCERT: Kula Shaker live up to all the hype in premiere L.A. gigBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor There was definitely a massive buzz felt at Kula Shaker’s L.A. Read more...