This post was updated Nov. 27 at 8:09 p.m. In the century since its conception, the horror genre in film has undergone major ebbs and flows in its storylines and themes. Read more...
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November 7, 5:34 pm
‘The White Lotus’ season 2 recap – episode 2: ‘Italian Dream’
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 9:12 p.m. Seduction and deception are rife in Sicily. Following the premiere of the second season of “The White Lotus” on Oct. Read more...
Photo: Jennifer Coolidge (left) and Jon Gries (right) play couple Tanya McQuoid-Hunt and Greg Hunt in HBO’s “The White Lotus.” The second episode of season two, “Italian Dream,” premiered Sunday.(Courtesy of Fabio Lovino/HBO)
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November 6, 9:25 pm
Upcoming theater, film events revisit history from modern lens
Living in the heart of Los Angeles, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich art culture both on campus and in Westwood. Read on for the Daily Bruin’s picks for this week’s upcoming theater, film and television events that are sure to put on a show for audiences. Read more...
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October 31, 3:26 pm
‘The White Lotus’ season 2 recap – episode 1: ‘Ciao’
This post was updated Nov. 1 at 8:59 p.m. The White Lotus is welcoming guests back to paradise. The second season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” finds a new vacation spot in the titular hotel chain’s Sicily location. Read more...
Photo: (From left to right) Aubrey Plaza, Will Sharpe, Theo James and Meghann Fahy join the cast of “The White Lotus.” The second season of the HBO show premiered Oct. 30. (Courtesy of HBO)
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October 29, 12:16 am
Film Review: ‘The Good Nurse’ lacks great suspense for its serial killer plot
“The Good Nurse” walks a very thin IV line. Released Wednesday on Netflix, the medical drama is inspired by the investigation and arrest of serial killer Charles Cullen. Read more...
Photo: Eddie Redmayne (left) and Jessica Chastain (right) play Charles Cullen and Amy Loughren in “The Good Nurse.” Based on the true crimes of serial killer Charles Cullen, the film debuted on Netflix Oct. 26. (Courtesy of JoJo Whilden/Netflix)
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October 25, 8:41 pm
TV review: ‘House of the Dragon’ delivers drama but falls victim to pacing issues
Warning: Spoilers ahead. “House of the Dragon” is artfully flying viewers back to King’s Landing. Released Sunday, the 10th episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” concluded its first season on a cliffhanger that sets up the battle over the throne in the second season. Read more...
Photo: The cast of “House of the Dragon” stares outward in front of a bricked fortress. The HBO series recently wrapped up its first season on Oct.23.(Courtesy of Liam Daniel/HBO)
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October 22, 4:34 pm
Film review: ‘Aftersun’ illuminates nuanced father-daughter dynamic in nostalgic haze
This post was updated Oct. 23 at 8:10 p.m. Equally endearing as it is devastating, “Aftersun” refuses to be a fading memory. Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, the filmmaker’s feature-length debut chronicles father-daughter duo Calum (Paul Mescal) and Sophie (Frankie Corio) and their vacation to a Turkish resort. Read more...
Photo: Frankie Corio (left) and Paul Mescal (right) play father-daughter duo Sophie and Calum in A24’s “Aftersun.” Released Friday, the film was written and directed by Charlotte Wells. (Courtesy of A24)