Wednesday, April 1

Album review: Summer Walker’s ‘Finally Over It’ ends trilogy of albums in lackluster manner

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 3:35 p.m. Summer Walker is closing a chapter of her career with another confessional album. The R&B singer-songwriter’s third LP, “Finally Over It,” released Nov. Read more...

Photo: The album cover for Summer Walker’s new album shows the artist in a wedding dress with the title “Finally Over It” on the upper part of the LP’s art. Released Nov. 14, the record marks the final chapter of Walker’s music trilogy, which includes her 2019 debut album “Over It.” (Courtesy of LVRN/Interscope Records)


‘Table 17’ pulls audiences in by breaking fourth wall, highlights Black art

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 9:45 p.m. “Table 17” is serving a theater experience worthy of a Michelin star. Earlier this month, the romantic comedy made its West Coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse Gil Cates Theater, where it will remain Los Angeles’ hottest reservation until its final show Dec. Read more...

Photo: Actress Gail Bean reacts in surprise as actor Biko Eisen-Martin kneels and holds out a small jewelry box. The romantic comedy, directed by Zhailon Levingston, will be playing in the Geffen Playhouse Gil Cates Theater until its final show Dec. 7. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


Movie review: ‘Die My Love’ flatlines from formulaic framing, wounds itself with shallow story

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 8:49 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of self-harm and descriptions of mental health challenges that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...

Photo: Grace (Jennifer Lawrence) stands with her head leaning back amid a swirl of confetti. “Die My Love,” directed by Lynne Ramsay and adapted from the 2012 novel by Ariana Harwicz, arrived in theaters Nov. 7. (Courtesy of IMDb)




Concert review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor hypnotizes LA crowd with timeless tunes, infectious joy

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 4:18 p.m. As if there were any doubt, Sophie Ellis-Bextor killed it on the dance floor. The British singer-songwriter performed at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night for the first North American show of her ongoing tour, which kicked off in Italy last month and will conclude in Australia in February. Read more...

Photo: Sophie Ellis-Bextor raises her hands in the air and dances on stage at The Regent Theater on Oct. 27. The British pop star performed at the Los Angeles venue for the first North American concert of her ongoing tour, which promotes her eighth studio album “Perimenopop.” (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)


Restaurant review: Noodle St. pleases palates with exciting entrees, assortment of appetizers

This post was updated Oct. 30 at 8:33 p.m. Noodle St. might not be especially original, but its quality makes it a terrific eatery anyway. The Westwood location of the restaurant opened earlier this year on Weyburn Avenue, joining a growing chain that already includes establishments in other parts of the greater Los Angeles area such as Fullerton, Irvine and Pasadena. Read more...

Photo: The Noodle St. sign hands outside the restaurant. The chain opened up its Westwood location earlier this year on Weyburn Avenue and features a variety of noodle-based dishes. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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