The national tour of “Dear Evan Hansen” should come with a warning: Bring a box of tissues. The tearjerker follows a high school senior’s struggle with anxiety and suicide. Read more...
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October 18, 10:40 pm
Movie review: ‘Wildlife’ driven by character development with dutiful, detailed performances
Paul Dano’s directorial debut follows a family patriarch who extinguishes fires in the Montana mountains as his son attempts to put out fires at home. “Wildlife” delivers a compelling mix of whimsy and drama in a film not characterized by a swift-moving plot, but rather the measured and careful development of its characters. Read more...
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October 18, 10:35 pm
Sugarcoated: B Sweet satisfies your inner witch and sweet tooth with colorful, creamy treats
In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Read more...
Photo: Halo-halo, a Filipino dessert, is served at B Sweet Dessert Bar and contains 13 different ingredients, including jackfruit and sweet beans. The vibrant layers of the dessert are blended together – halo-halo translates to “mix-mix” in Tagalog, the store’s manager said. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 17, 11:12 pm
After Dark: Rooftop screening of ‘The Sandlot’ hits home with nostalgia
Los Angeles’ blend of midnight movies, cult screenings and historic theaters offers late-night scares and childhood nostalgia back in the theater. Join columnist Nina Young as she attends different cult screenings each week to find out why audiences stay out so late after dark. Read more...
Photo: The Rooftop Cinema Club screened “The Sandlot” at their downtown location for the second time in the past few months, in their attempt to appeal to millennial audiences. To emphasize the childlike nature of the film, the venue provided oversized versions of children’s games, such as Jenga and Connect Four. (Nina Young/Daily Bruin)
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October 17, 12:38 am
Spook City: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride’s lofty scares enlivened by local lore
Los Angeles is supposed to be the City of Stars, but once those stars fade, where do they go? Do they stay behind, forever attached to their final location, spooking guests who dare to enter their domain? Read more...
Photo: Scare actors roam the grounds of the “Los Angeles Haunted Hayride,” a Halloween festival that takes place throughout October in Griffith Park. While the attraction is man-made, the actual land is rumored to be haunted. (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 11, 11:24 pm
Movie review: Award-winning cast and talented crew guarantee ‘First Man’ a stellar reception
“First Man” became an Oscar contender before the first trailer was even released. The premature hype is unsurprising, though. Picture a stone-faced Ryan Gosling in full NASA garb as the famed Neil Armstrong, with Emmy-winner Claire Foy by his side. Read more...
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October 11, 11:01 pm
Sugarcoated: Milk Tavern’s cozy design rolls nostalgic vibes with ice cream, cereal and cider
In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Read more...
Photo: Milk Tavern, a dessert shop in Koreatown, is known for its often daring combinations of ice cream and cereal. Patrons can create their own combinations, choosing from a variety of cereals stocked in dispensers along a wall. (Rachel Lee/Daily Bruin senior staff)