Thursday, June 19



‘Succession’ season 4 recap – episode 5: ‘Kill List’

Deal or no deal, the Roys find themselves in mountains of trouble to match the imposing landscape. In this week’s installment of “what would dad do?” the fifth episode finds Waystar’s top minds jet-setting to Norway for GoJo’s annual retreat in a prototypical “Succession” setup. Read more...

Photo: Alexander Skarsgård plays Lukas Matsson in “Succession.” The fifth episode of the fourth season of the HBO series premiered Sunday.(Courtesy of Graeme Hunter/HBO)


Rising Artists: Artists spring to action with personal lyricism and bold sound

This post was updated April 6 at 10:41 p.m. In tune with the season, emerging artists are blooming with energy and creativity. From introspective solo acts to emotive rock groups, fresh musical voices are rising up with force this spring as they showcase their respective styles through new tracks and stylistically varied albums and EPs. Read more...

Photo: (Ko Carlos/Daily Bruin)



Film review: ‘Overstuffed’ plot eclipses pitch-perfect performances in ‘Beau Is Afraid’

This post was updated April 23 at 9:19 p.m. “Beau Is Afraid” is giving audiences more than a fright. Released Friday and produced by A24, Ari Aster’s third feature film follows Beau Wassermann (Joaquin Phoenix), a paranoid middle-aged man who must brave the freakish, bizarre world outside his apartment after hearing of his mother’s death. Read more...

Photo: Joaquin Phoenix plays the titular character in “Beau Is Afraid.” Directed and written by Ari Aster, the film premiered on April 21. (Courtesy of A24)


‘The Lonely Few’ redefines audience-performer relations for high-energy musical

“The Lonely Few” is hitting all the right notes – loudly. Zoe Sarnak and Rachel Bonds’ rock musical, which marks the Geffen Playhouse’s first commission since 2020, delivers a deafening narrative about two lesbian artists navigating their feelings for one another and their desire to succeed in the music industry. Read more...

Photo: Ciara Renée (left) and Lauren Patten (right) play Amy and Lila in “The Lonely Few.” The Geffen Playhouse production will run until April 30. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)



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