This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m. If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.” Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Read more...
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This post was updated April 2 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. All hail “Project Hail Mary,” a faithful and stellar adaptation of its source material. Read more...
Photo: Ryan Gosling as former biologist Dr. Ryland Grace is pictured in a space shuttle. Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 science fiction novel, “Project Hail Mary” hit theaters March 20. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated April 2 at 8:06 p.m. NADC Burger proves to be nothing more than an overhyped patty with a price tag richer than its flavor profile. Read more...
Photo: A bowl of french fries is held up in front of NADC Burger’s logo. The burger restaurant arrived in Westwood on Feb. 27. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 2 at 8:14 p.m. With “Spamalot,” it’s unclear if the Holy Grail is half-full or half-empty. To the sound of clanking coconuts, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy galloped into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on March 24 for a tour stop lasting until April 12. Read more...
Photo: From left to right, Sean Bell, Leo Roberts, Major Attaway, Blake Segal, Chris Collins-Pisano and Ellis C. Dawson III gather together as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. “Spamalot,” which is based on the 1975 cult classic film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” will play at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre until April 12. (Courtesy of Broadway in Hollywood)
Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue. The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the album cover for Robyn’s new LP “Sexistential.” The singer’s ninth studio album is her first released in almost eight years since her 2018 project “Honey.” (Courtesy of Konichiwa/Young)
This post was updated March 29 at 9:20 p.m. The notoriety of “Sinners” at the 98th Academy Awards may signal a directional shift for the Oscars, finally giving the horror genre the hype it deserves. Read more...
Photo: Michael B. Jordan is pictured as twins Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s film, “Sinners.” At the 98th Academy Awards, the film won Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score and Best Original Screenplay. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
This post was updated March 29 at 9:15 p.m. “Sentimental Value” has found its place in the Oscars record books. The Norwegian psychological drama from director Joachim Trier earned the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at Sunday’s 98th annual Oscars ceremony. Read more...
Photo: Director Joachim Trier smiles as he holds his Academy Award. On Sunday, Trier won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film for his film, “Sentimental Value.” (Courtesy of The Academy Awards)
