One of the most critically acclaimed films of 1998, "The Sweet Hereafter" is a poignantly lyrical piece that deals with the pain of a small community. Directed by Atom Egoyan ("Exotica"), the movie combines psychological drama with mystery and plot twists to create a contemplative atmosphere that stays with the viewer long after the final credits roll.
Life is far from sweet in brilliant film 'Hereafter'
Two trumpets, a French horn, a tuba and a trombone. They are just only five instruments, but with the right handling they create a sound as complete as a full-fledged orchestra or a blues band.
The potential of the brass quintet ensemble has consistently not been realized, and until the founding members of The Canadian Brass came together 28 seasons ago, it was quite an obscure musical medium.
Canadian troupe charms with unique personality
"Amistad," the newest film by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, tells the story of a slave revolt aboard the Spanish ship, "La Amistad." Academics discussed the accuracy of the information that was used in the silver screen production Wednesday in the Pendleton Room in the Union.'Amistad' panel distinguishes film's fact from fiction
With the opening of the 1998 Winter Olympics of Nagano today, TV stations are pulling out all the stops to catch viewers and get them into the mood in time for the festivities.
Representatives from nations all over the world are hoping to do their countrymen proud in Nagano, while the rest of the world will be watching the Olympics at home.
'Sergei' reflects Gordeeva's Olympic triumph, heartbreaking personal loss
You'll pardon some people at CBS Sports, which will broadcast the XVIII Winter Olympics from Nagano, Japan, for expressing just a touch of bitterness before today's Opening Ceremonies kick off 128 hours of programming, including 54 and one-and-a-half hours in prime time.CBS takes on the world in Nagano
If you're looking for more of the same bland, mindless crap that's been circulating throughout the airwaves lately, don't look toward Stanford Prison Experiment.
You say you've never heard of it?
Stanford experiments with hardcore sound
Since 1993, "Homicide: Life on the Street" has been a rocket, exploding onto the small screen with the power of "Hill Street Blues" and "The Fugitive." It is also one of the first mainstream shows to put its heroes at odds with each other, accusing one another of being racist and competing for the impossible cases.'Homicide' slays competition
Have you ever started a conversation with someone, only to interrupt yourself multiple times within the conversation while continually returning to what you started talking about in the first place? Award winning poet Prof. Richard Jackson tries to emulate this style of thinking in his book of poetry, "Alive All Day.
Poet Jackson stays 'Alive'
02-06-98
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