This post was updated Oct. 25 at 6:46 p.m. The hidden scandals of a Southern evangelical family are coming to light in “Filthy Rich.” Fox’s new soap opera has been airing weekly since Sept. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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October 19, 9:45 pm
Performance review: Geffen Stayhouse invites audiences “Inside the Box” for interactive puzzle show
The Zoom grid is the new crossword puzzle. Geffen Stayhouse’s virtual puzzle show “Inside the Box” is running from Oct. 8 to Jan. 3, as it takes 24 participants through different puzzles, wordplay and multi-layered games to solve a hidden message – all mediated through Zoom’s software. Read more...
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October 19, 3:48 pm
Required Taste: Social media’s focus on framing food sprouts connections, self-criticism
Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. In a country known for its freedom, columnist Zinnia Finn will explore the extent to which American culture is tethered to food and the depths to which we each experience this relationship in everyday life. Read more...
Photo: Social media’s inherent ability to connect people, just as food does, contributes to the abundance of food-related content. However, sociology professor Omar Lizardo said these positive communities created over the web can foster harmful sentiments that can damage individuals’ relationship with food. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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October 17, 2:48 pm
Movie review: ‘Totally Under Control’ offers chilling picture of US’ failed COVID-19 response
“Totally Under Control” is the story of canaries in coal mines whose warnings were ignored or suppressed. Filmed in secret over the past several months, the documentary explores the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and paints a grim picture of an inadequate government response. Read more...
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October 17, 2:38 pm
Film and TV preview: Fall releases to feature action-packed plotlines, promising characters
This post was updated at 8:34 p.m. Despite film delays left and right, studios are pushing through the fall season with surprising finesse. Many big blockbuster films like “Dune” and “Black Widow” have been delayed to next year or even later in hopes of a better box office turn out, but that’s not stopping the award season buzz for the remaining contenders. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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October 16, 6:09 pm
New movie explores difficulties of navigating freshman year of college
A failed hookup turns into a contemplative and revealing night in “Shithouse.” After winning a Grand Jury Award at the South by Southwest festival this year, Cooper Raiff’s directorial debut will be released Friday in select theaters and through video on demand. Read more...
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October 15, 11:19 pm
Readers learn to focus on life’s central perks instead of mistakes in alumna’s book
This post was updated Oc. 16 at 7:21 p.m. Just like Ross and Rachel, everyone needs a break. Alumna Samantha Mannis is combining her love for the TV show “Friends” and her passion for writing in one book, hoping to alleviate the stress that she said is associated with adulting. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Samantha Mannis released her debut book, “Friends Guide to Adulting.” The interactive guide aims to alleviate stress and add humor to readers’ lives through advice from the characters of the hit TV show, “Friends.” (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)