The devil searches for souls to call his own, but in “Witch,” he also finds a women’s heart he hopes to win over. Running at the Geffen Playhouse until Sept. Read more...
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August 30, 5:25 pm
Album review: ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell!’ is Lana Del Rey’s subtle evolution into striking realism
This post was updated August 31 at 10:42 a.m. Contemporary pop music producer Jack Antonoff is a modern day Santa Claus – the release night of every album or song he’s worked on feels like Christmas Eve. Read more...
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August 23, 3:49 pm
Album review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ constructs a highly relatable, mature narrative of love
This post was updated August 25 at 9:03 p.m. Gone are the days of a fantasy-focused Taylor Swift; in “Lover,” she instead finds beauty in a world marred by imperfections. Read more...
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August 12, 6:35 pm
Concert review: Fitz and the Tantrums, Young the Giant are complementary in colorful performance
This post was updated August 13 at 12:19 p.m. Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums, both Los Angeles-based bands, brought it home for their show at The Forum. Read more...
Photo: Sameer Gadhia, lead vocalist of Young the Giant, donned a bright yellow overcoat for the band’s Los Angeles performance at The Forum. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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August 11, 5:39 pm
Theater review: ‘Miss Saigon’ revival fails to convey authentic Vietnamese narratives
For those expecting a moving, historically accurate account of the Vietnam War, “Miss Saigon” did not deliver. Instead, what was received remained the same misconstrued narrative troubling Asian audience members for nearly three decades. Read more...
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August 4, 11:13 pm
Second Take: Modern films use social commentary to deliver justified, not senseless, violence
These days, murder is a dish best served cold – with a side of social commentary. If you go to theaters now, you will see this thought process in two movies. Read more...
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July 19, 1:46 pm
Album review: Beyoncé celebrates African culture and new film in ‘The Lion King: The Gift’
This post was updated July 21 at 10:07 p.m. The circle of life continues with Beyoncé’s new album, “The Lion King: The Gift.” “The Lion King” was first released in 1994. Read more...
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