This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Harry Styles treads a fine line between pushing gender boundaries and erasing the narratives of artists of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Arts, Film & TV
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November 23, 8:26 pm
Short film sheds light on lasting movement for abortion rights and access
The short film “Jane” may be set in 1969, but its depiction of the difficulties of obtaining an abortion remains relevant today. Written and directed by UCLA alumna Natalija Vekic, the film premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival in early October, but its topics gained national attention during the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Christian Bruno)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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November 23, 5:33 pm
Required Taste: Understanding the influence of alcohol and society’s perceptions of it
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: (Shari Wei/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 23, 5:11 pm
Grupo Folklórico de UCLA to release online Día de los Muertos video performance
This post was updated Nov. 29 at 3:24 p.m. With colorful choreography, dancers shine a celebratory light on death. Grupo Folklórico de UCLA will release an online video showcasing their annual Día de los Muertos celebration in December, after finishing filming the production Nov. Read more...
Photo: (Photo illustration by Jaelen Cruz/Daily Bruin and Courtesy of Lauro Pilar)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 21, 5:50 pm
‘The Mandalorian’ season 2 recap – episode 4: ‘Chapter 12: The Siege’
Warning: spoilers ahead. Mando and The Child return to where it all began. With Chapter 11 leaving off after Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) tells Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) to take The Child to the Jedi Ahsoka Tano, Mando proceeds to seek help from some old allies in the fourth installment of the second season of “The Mandalorian.” While this episode does not follow Djarin on his journey to find Ahsoka Tano, its content remains essential to the main storyline. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 21, 5:05 pm
Life and Hip-Hop: Artists break through fashion industry barriers to impact trends, representation
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
Photo: Hip-hop has a large impact on fashion, as clothing styles and brands mentioned in songs often find themselves on the streets after. Certain hip-hop-influenced styles like streetwear, as modeled by third-year student Ava Brock, are now seen on runways. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 20, 10:20 pm
Album review: BTS matches high expectations with concise, soulful ‘BE’
BTS is writing a vulnerable, yet hopeful love letter to the world with “BE.” Soaring off record-setting success from their hit, “Dynamite,” BTS has delivered beautifully upon monthlong promises for an introspective and quarantine-driven collection of songs. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Bighit Entertainment)