History repeats itself, and so does art. With films, video games and even books being flooded with sequels, remakes and spinoffs, audiences in recent years have appeared to embrace familiarity over novelty. Read more...
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Sorry Westwood, it’s not boba time anymore. The city’s newest boba hotspot, Sharetea, is a promising new establishment that caters to first-time boba drinkers and boba addicts alike. Read more...
Photo: Sharetea, Westwood’s newest boba establishment, just around the block from Whole Foods, features a cozy atmosphere with plenty of bar seating, surrounding wood and brick accents alongside its classic drink: the pearl milk tea. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Acing exams and earning money is a necessity for the Acostas if they want to stay together. Five siblings must deal with the tragic aftermath of their parents’ deportations in Freeform’s new series “Party of Five.” A reboot of the 1994 Fox series, which revolved around the Salingers, a white family who lost their parents in a tragic car crash, the obvious difference now is the political bent. Read more...
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Welcome back, Bachelor Nation, to yet another season of 30 women vying for one man’s heart. The 24th season of the franchise features Peter Weber, a Colton Underwood look-alike nicknamed Pilot Pete. Read more...
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Fall 2019 brought plenty of Oscar nominations to the silver screen, but as Hollywood rings in a new decade, 2020’s slated films are a mixed bag of animations, remakes and sequels. Read more...
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Little has changed since Natalie Portman presented the 2018 Golden Globes award for best director to a pool of all-male nominees. The 2020 Golden Globes drew fire when its December nominations failed to recognize any women for either directing or writing, as well as its minimal recognition of artists of color. Read more...
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Greta Gerwig makes little stories monumental, and “Little Women” only solidifies her ability to find delight in the mundane. From a rash haircut to first love to jealous siblings, the writer and director shines a light on the nuances of being a young woman. Read more...
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