With a growing digital world, social media can be used to highlight self-improvement practices, but the popular notion of sharing one’s best life does not always equate to living it. Read more...
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Arts Columns
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May 22, 9:23 pm
Cinematic Culture: Mysteries let audiences find logic and security in a confused world
From lighthearted rom-coms to bloodcurdling horror flicks, movies tend to follow a formula for storytelling made successful by the predecessors of their genres. Given the recurring character and narrative archetypes that characterize each genre, people have come to know and identify with these tropes by relating them to their own lives. Read more...
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May 20, 7:34 pm
Film review: ‘Men’ reveals monstrosity of misogyny with gory visuals but lacks cohesive plot
A24’s latest horror flick just barely delivers in its chilling social commentary. Released in theaters Friday, “Men” follows troubled widow Harper (Jessie Buckley) as she retreats to the countryside, where a mysterious being in the woods begins to terrorize her – a classic but overused horror movie trope. Read more...
Photo: Jessie Buckley plays Harper Marlowe in A24’s “Men.” (Courtesy of A24)
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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May 18, 8:00 am
Art exhibit review: Heart of Los Angeles centers community in design of new arts and recreation center
This post was updated April 18 at 11:44 p.m. The Heart of Los Angeles beats from a brand new building. HOLA Chief Executive Officer Tony Brown led a tour of the new Arts & Recreation Center on Saturday alongside architect Richard Berliner as part of the LA chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ “Arch Tour Fest” of 14 new projects constructed in LA. Read more...
Photo: With doors that allow the facility to be open to the air, Heart of Los Angeles’ Arts & Recreation Center aims to provide resources to underserved communities and youth. (Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 6, 8:22 pm
Cinematic Culture: Musicals offer escapism, insight into characters’ inner worlds
From lighthearted rom-coms to blood-curdling horror flicks, movies tend to follow a formula for storytelling made successful by the predecessors of their genres. Given the recurring character and narrative archetypes that characterize each genre, people have come to know and identify with these tropes by relating them to their own lives. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 6, 4:56 pm
Album review: ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ falls flat with uninspired themes, features
This post was updated May 8 at 8:43 p.m. The answer to “What’s poppin’?” is not Jack Harlow’s latest album. Sitting at 45 minutes, the Kentucky rapper’s sophomore album, “Come Home The Kids Miss You,” boasts a hearty 15 tracks with features from some of hip-hop’s most illustrious titans, including Drake and Lil Wayne. Read more...
Photo: Jack Harlow’s album cover for “Come Home The Kids Miss You” features him sitting on a stool next to a microphone setup. The rapper released his sophomore album Friday. (Generation Now/Atlantic Recording Corporation)
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May 2, 7:52 pm
Theater review: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ leaves audience captivated by twisted marriage
Warning: spoilers ahead. Fun and games can be terrifying in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Running at the Geffen Playhouse through May 22, the vintage American play portrays one tumultuous night at the home of university couple George (Zachary Quinto) and Martha (Calista Flockhart). Read more...
Photo: (Left to right) Graham Phillips, Aimee Carrero, Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart play Nick, Honey, George and Martha in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)