Friday, May 29

Arts Columns

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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May 14, 11:20 am

Second Take: ‘Not a small tradition’: Spring Sing must be met with excitement, vitality

Eighty years is a long time to keep singing. Since 1945, Spring Sing has been one of UCLA’s most enduring traditions, born from the kind of spirited, chest-puffing fraternity rivalry that only a campus on the cusp of World War II’s end could produce. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles Tennis Center is transformed into a stage for Spring Sing 2025, surrounded by pink and white lights. Spring Sing has been one of UCLA’s most enduring traditions, where 11 groups take the stage to settle, once and for all, which group sings best. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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May 13, 3:21 pm

Album review: MUNA’s ‘Dancing On The Wall’ has rhythm but inconsistently hits its marks

This post was updated May 17 at 8:10 p.m. MUNA released an album. “So What”? In its newest record, “Dancing On The Wall,” the synth-pop music group sounds liberated yet creatively adrift. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cover of MUNA’s latest album, “Dancing On The Wall.” The trio’s fourth LP was released May 8 and features 13 tracks. (Courtesy of Saddest Factory Records)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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May 12, 10:33 pm

Film review: ‘Obsession’ struggles to hook viewers – more depth would’ve left watchers obsessed

Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of suicide and self-harm and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Obsession” packs a hearty bite for horror fans, but its screenplay could use more substance for viewers to sink their teeth into. Read more...

Photo: A poster for the film “Obsession” is pictured hanging on a pillar on campus. (Courtesy of Focus Features)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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May 12, 12:18 pm

Restaurant review: Milksha fails to hit the mark, is saved by its quality, in-store experience

This post was updated May 12 at 8:36 p.m. With a glowing interior and picture-perfect drinks, Milksha arrived in Westwood with drinks that look prettier than they taste. Read more...

Photo: Six drinks from Milksha sit on a white table. The popular Taiwanese handcrafted beverage and boba chain had its grand opening in Westwood last Thursday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 10, 10:33 pm

Theater review: ‘Exit the King’ is beautifully acted, but its tensions dies out with its subject

“Exit the King” might be grim, but it won’t make audiences want to exit the theater. A production of the absurdist comedy – written by Eugène Ionesco in 1962, translated by Donald Watson and directed by Michael Michetti – kicked off May 3 at Pasadena’s A Noise Within Theatre, where it will run through May 31. Read more...

Photo: Cast members of “Exit the King” are shown, with a red and gray stage design in the background. The production kicked off at A Noise Within Theatre at the beginning of May. (Courtesy of Craig Schwartz)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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May 10, 10:26 pm

Open Mind Film Festival showcases high schooler-made films on mental health

Under the bright stage lights, high school filmmakers used creativity and advocacy to highlight topics often left in the dark. ​Taking place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater on April 26, the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival brought together high school filmmakers from across the United States to show films focused on themes of mental health and wellness. Read more...

Photo: Sarah Gilman is pictured on stage during the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival. Showing 11 films, the festival took place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater and was hosted by singer Em Beihold. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)


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