A love story sparks a social movement in “Queen & Slim.” Directed by Melina Matsoukas and written by Lena Waithe, the romantic drama thriller is set to hit theaters Wednesday. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 26, 10:44 pm
Student play features abstract exploration of emotions through colorful characters
Joy Gong said her play doesn’t have a beginning, middle or end. “Everything Between Me and My Abstract Desires” debuted Sunday in Macgowan Hall as part of the Shakespeare Company at UCLA’s new works division. Read more...
Photo: First-year theater student Tobias Echeverria (left), second-year theater student Achintya Pandey (middle) and second-year theater student Violet Morris (right) play Grey, Blue and Red, respectively, in Joy Gong’s newest production, “Everything Between Me and My Abstract Desires.” Gong, a second-year theater student, said the staged reading explores the idea of emotions as both colors and people. (Courtesy of Fiona Liu)
Arts, Music
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November 26, 10:39 pm
Choirs’ holiday concert highlights inclusivity with multicultural music selection
Medieval Latin hymns may not exude Christmas cheer for some, but UCLA’s director of choral studies, James Bass, still feels the holiday spirit. Bass will lead both the Chamber Singers and the Chorale choirs for a holiday concert in St. Read more...
Photo: The Chamber Singers and the Chorale choirs will perform holiday songs from multiple cultures, countries and faiths to provide diverse cultural selections. In doing so, the concert reflects the melting pot of Los Angeles, said UCLA director of choral studies James Bass. (Courtesy of Brian Runt)
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 25, 11:21 pm
A look into the appeal of pop-up restaurants in LA, how they find success
UCLA alumnus Allen Yelent took a leap of faith transitioning from selling coffee to selling burgers. Having worked in the coffee industry for over 10 years, Yelent said developing a true passion for burgers led him to open a retail pop-up shop. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 25, 10:55 pm
Student artist combines classical art approach with 3D rendering
Dylan Han’s 3D-rendered pieces experiment with balancing classical artistic critique and pragmatism. The fourth-year art student has been studying photography and painting since junior year of high school, but said he only recently made a switch to 3D modeling and rendering for more creative freedom. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year fine arts student Dylan Han has studied fine art and photography since high school, but while at UCLA he began to explore 3D modeling and rendering. Now, he balances his more traditional artistic training with futuristic rendering abilities. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 25, 10:37 pm
‘His Dark Materials’ season 1 recap – episode 4: ‘Armour’
This post was updated Nov. 25 at 11 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. Lee Scoresby is not throwing away his shot. Bringing to the episode a Western tone, Scoresby, played by Lin-Manuel Miranda, enters the episode through bar fights and talking a big game. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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November 25, 1:02 am
Last American Music Awards of the decade ends on a reminiscent note
The curtain has dropped on the 2019 American Music Awards as the end of the decade approaches. The awards show, which took place Sunday, was spearheaded by artists reminiscing on their musical pasts. Read more...
Photo: At the 2019 American Music Awards, Taylor Swift was honored with Artist of the Decade, as well as five other awards. Swift has now amassed 29 AMAs, making her the most decorated artist in the award show’s history. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)