This post was updated Nov. 12 at 9:07 p.m. For once, it seems that the Grammy nominations are mostly right. The nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards – which will be held Feb. Read more...
Photo: (By Christine Rodriguez / Daily Bruin)
Arts Columns
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
|
November 10, 1:37 pm
Theater review: ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ makes the future of theater feel bleak
This post was updated Nov. 19 at 11:27 p.m. “Back to the Future: The Musical” is all about progress – but the future of theater feels bleak. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right) Pictured is Zan Berube (Lorraine Baines), Burke Swanson (George McFly), Caden Brauch (Marty McFly) and the cast of “Back to the Future: The Musical” at an “Enchantment Under The Sea” themed dance. The musical will run until Dec. 1 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
|
November 8, 4:03 pm
Movie review: Religious thriller ‘Heretic’ chills viewers with eerie setting, mounting tension
“Heretic” is an ascetic, tense thriller that places full faith in its acting talent. Filmmaking duo Bryan Woods and Scott Beck’s latest cerebral thriller enlightened audiences in theaters Friday, following Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) on their visit to a secluded home for a proselytizing mission. Read more...
Photo: Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) glares at the two Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) under eerie lights. A24’s latest thriller “Heretic” released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
|
November 8, 2:08 pm
Daily Bruin Guide: Westwood’s caffeine scene brews with rich flavors, studious hotspots
Westwood: the home of UCLA, historic movie theaters – and a swath of coffee shops. While it seems like a new spot spawns every day in Los Angeles, the already-abundant Westwood coffee scene has remained insulated from the caffeine boom. Read more...
Photo: (Levana Gu/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
|
November 6, 10:29 pm
Technical Difficulties: Viewers deserve policy, not parasocial relationships, from podcasting politicians
America’s biggest politicians are branching out into new forms of media – and Americans are tuning in. The presidential debate between President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris reached 67 million viewers live. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
|
November 3, 9:31 am
Second Take: ‘Megalopolis’ trailer AI fiasco speaks to larger issues with future of media
This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:38 p.m. Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film generated a media storm, even as its review scores slept with the fishes. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders / Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
|
October 29, 4:34 pm
Album review: Tyler, The Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ solidifies legacy, cultural impact
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:17 p.m. With “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler, The Creator paints his most vibrant and daring masterpiece yet. Released Monday, Tyler, The Creator’s seventh studio album follows his critically acclaimed albums, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” “IGOR” and “Flower Boy.” The project blends elements of psychedelic soul, industrial rock and classic hip-hop, creating a captivating and diverse listening experience that blends the strategic qualities of his previous work and reflects his artistic growth. Read more...
Photo: Tyler, The Creator wears a suit and extends his right hand on the black-and-white cover of his seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA.” The 14-track album was released Oct. 28 and follows the rapper’s critically acclaimed 2021 LP “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.” (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, as exclusive licensee)