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October 13, 9:05 pm

Film review: ‘Amsterdam’ wastes high-profile talent on flimsy, uninspired plot

Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite its title, “Amsterdam” went all over the place. Released theatrically Oct. 7, David O. Russell returned to the big screen with an ambitious story inspired by historical events cloaked as a comedic murder mystery. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington play Burt Berendsen, Valerie Voze and Harold Woodman in David O. Russell’s “Amsterdam.” The comedic murder mystery film was released Oct. 7 and was inspired by real life historical events. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 9, 6:37 pm

Theater review: Outdated ‘Cats’ production is better fit for litter box than stage

This post was updated Oct. 12 at 3:21 p.m. The Jellicle cats have lived nine lives too many. Based on T.S. Eliot’s poetry collection, “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the feline gang of “Cats” will take refuge at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Oct. Read more...

Photo: The national tour cast of “Cats” perform on a blue-hued illuminated stage. Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the musical will perform at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Oct. 16. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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September 30, 5:29 pm

Concert review: Declan McKenna rocks Hollywood with ecstatic performances of ‘Zeros’ tracks

This post was updated Oct. 9 at 3:18 p.m. Declan McKenna is anything but a zero. The British indie rocker headlined The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday night. Read more...

Photo: In front of a black-and-white checkered background, Declan McKenna strums his guitar while belting into a standing mic. The English rock artist performed for an enthusiastic crowd at The Fonda Theatre on Thursday. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)


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