Welcome back, Bachelor Nation, to yet another season of 30 women vying for one man’s heart. The 24th season of the franchise features Peter Weber, a Colton Underwood look-alike nicknamed Pilot Pete. Read more...
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January 7, 11:47 pm
Winter films to bring potentially lackluster sequels to cinema screens
Fall 2019 brought plenty of Oscar nominations to the silver screen, but as Hollywood rings in a new decade, 2020’s slated films are a mixed bag of animations, remakes and sequels. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 7, 11:41 pm
Playwright Max Yu becomes first Chinese American to receive Relentless Award
Non-Mandarin speakers may have difficulty deciphering the dialogue in “Nightwatch.” Using Mandarin characters in its dialogue, the play is set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Max Yu’s play “Nightwatch” recently won the Relentless Award, making him the first Chinese American awardee. The play explores the lingering effects of China’s Cultural Revolution on different generations of the family. (Courtesy of Max Yu)
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January 7, 11:36 pm
Local cat can’t keep his paws off Westwood residents’ hearts
Hayden Montgomery said her cat’s day consists of more than just sleeping at home. Instead, Charlie brings people together in the Westwood neighborhood he roams. Recently, the cat has begun to wander throughout his community during the day, lounging on couches and playing with pets living in homes nearby, Montgomery said. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Hayden Montgomery runs an Instagram for her cat Charlie. The cat spends its days wandering through Westwood neighborhoods and playing with pets in homes nearby. The account, @char.babe, serves as a place where neighbors who see Charlie throughout the day can send photos to Montgomery, she said. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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January 6, 10:52 pm
Alumna’s thriller subverts gender roles amid compact action in debut novel
Utilitarian screenwriting lends to tight action sequences in Valerie Brandy’s debut novel, “Animals We Are.” Set in the wilderness of Yosemite, California, the alumna’s debut novel published Dec. Read more...
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January 6, 10:43 pm
Podcast ‘Elderllama’ breaks down the universe with casual conversation
Science, philosophy and the intricacies of the universe are casual conversation topics in the podcast “Elderllama.” The show was created by second-year cognitive science student Erick Amezcua, who started uploading episodes in late 2019. Read more...
Photo: Erick Amezcua’s podcast “Elderllama” covers everything from science to philosophy. He makes complex scientific topics conversational with the guests on his showing order to try to make learning fun. (Courtesy of Erick Amezcua)
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January 6, 6:22 pm
Second Take: Lack of diversity reveals how out of touch the Golden Globes is
Little has changed since Natalie Portman presented the 2018 Golden Globes award for best director to a pool of all-male nominees. The 2020 Golden Globes drew fire when its December nominations failed to recognize any women for either directing or writing, as well as its minimal recognition of artists of color. Read more...
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