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 2002 documentary “Bowling for Columbine” details director Michael Moore’s efforts to investigate the causes of the massacre and the larger issue of gun violence in the U.S. (IFC Films)
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: “Jane the Virgin” won The CW Television Network its first ever Golden Globe Award. The show stars Gina Rodriguez as a young woman who is artificially inseminated by accident. (The CW)
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: British band Blur has adapted with the times, changing its style from grunge rock to now include Chinese and Korean sounds. “The Magic Whip” is the band’s latest album and was recorded in just five days. (Courtesy of Linda Brownlee)
Flip on a news channel and you’re likely see to 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 director of the 2009 film “In the Loop,” Armando Iannucci, created a biting satire of the jaw-dropping ineptitude of government. (IFC Films)
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: Located off the shore of England’s Northumberland, the Lindisfarne Castle was originally a military fort in the 16th century until it was abandoned and turned into a family vacation home. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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: “The Last Kingdom” immerses viewers into its world through clear storytelling and eventful climaxes, allowing many fans to crossover from “Game of Thrones” to it with ease. (Courtesy of Alexander Dreymon)
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: Alternative band Radiohead first topped the music charts with its debut single “Creep” in 1992. Its latest album is slated to be released by the end of 2015. (Courtesy of James Dimmock)
