Thursday, June 26

Despite high billing, Paltrow down to earth

Sunday, August 4, 1996 Actress discusses ups and downs of filming Jane Austen classic ‘Emma’By Michael Horowitz Summer Bruin Senior Staff Gwyneth Paltrow and Toni Collette had already teamed up on "The Pallbearer" before they went to England to film "Emma," so the two had developed a shared sense of humor. Read more...



Project joins Asian artists, UCLA students in dance

Sunday, August 4, 1996 Five-week workshop strives to bridge ethnic boundaries through musicBy Michele Nguyen Summer Bruin Contributor A Jakarta-born dancer may not seem to have a lot in common with an American composer, aside from their respective love for their craft. Read more...


‘Suburbia’ survives Gen-X stereotypes

Sunday, August 4, 1996 Play comes off as amusing despite predictable rolesBy Michelle Nguyen Summer Bruin Contributor Generation X can be a tiresome subject. Although the play "Suburbia" does not have a fresh take on those labeled under that ugly phrase "Generation X," it does provide likeable and entertaining characters. Read more...


A leg up on the film world

Sunday, July 28, 1996 Jackie Chan flicks filled with realistic stunts, rapid actionBy Brandon Wilson Summer Bruin Contributor In the early 1980s, he came, he saw, he went back home. Read more...


Hollywood Bowl resounds with Russian music, talent

Sunday, July 28, 1996 Solo stars to join the Kirov Orchestra in weeklong concert By Krystn Lee Summer Bruin Contributor The Russian Kirov Orchestra is back in town for a weeklong series of performances at the Hollywood Bowl, under the charismatic leadership of conductor Valery Gergiev. Read more...