Friday, June 20

Lights, Camera, Political Action: ‘Swing Vote’

Flip on a news channel and you’re likely to see characters with perfectly coiffed hair making fantastical claims directly to camera. But how far does this connection between political figures and entertainment go? Read more...

Photo: The 2008 film “Swing Vote” depicts two middle-aged white male presidential candidates. (Walt Disney Pictures)


To View or Not to View: ‘Casual’ and ‘Please Like Me’

In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...

Photo: “Please Like Me” is an Australian show currently in its third season on the Pivot Network. (Courtesy of Pivot)


Roaring ’90s: Riot grrrl band Sleater-Kinney reunites, releases “No Cities to Love”

The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...

Photo: Sleater-Kinney members Corin Tucker, Janet Weiss and Carrie Brownstein melded punk rock with politics since they were in college together. Since then, the band has delved into deeply touchy topics, using them as kindling for fiery music. (Courtesy of Ben Rayner)


Lights, Camera, Political Action: ‘All the President’s Men’

Flip on a news channel and you’re likely to see characters with perfectly coiffed hair making fantastical claims directly to camera. But how far does this connection between political figures and entertainment go? Read more...

Photo: Since the 1976 film “All the President’s Men,” the media landscape has changed in the intervening years between Watergate and the 2016 presidential election due to the ubiquity of information easily accessed through the Internet. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)


A Wee Adventure: On the Isle of Skye

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are seemingly endless. This quarter, A&E columnist Maryrose Kulick stepped off American soil to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Read more...

Photo: The Fairy Pools are one of Skye’s most popular attractions. A river cuts through the landscape making crystalline pools deep enough to swim in. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)


To View or Not to View: ‘Red Oaks’ and ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...

Photo: “Fresh Off the Boat,” a coming-of-age series set in the ’90s, develops its characters with heart and familial lessons to pair with its nostalgia factor. (20th Century Fox)


Roaring ’90s: Snoop Dogg reinvents sound by fusing hip-hop, R&B in recent album

The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...

Photo: Long Beach rapper Snoop Dogg has built a brand on his type-B personality, understated rhythms and smooth rapping style. His most recent album, “Bush,” was released in May. (Courtesy of Terry Richardson)



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