Kasi Lemmons’ heart started racing when a producer first brought up the idea for the film “Harriet” – an inspiring, heroic story long overdue to be depicted on the big screen, she said. Read more...
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November 2, 7:29 pm
Concert review: Twenty One Pilots’ tour successfully unifies audience, balances theatricality
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 12:01 a.m. Twenty One Pilots’ world of “Trench” came to life in a wash of yellow and forest green. Read more...
Photo: Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots took the stage at the Staples Center as a part of their “The Bandito Tour” on Friday night. Emerging in a black ski mask, Joseph finally revealed his face during the band’s performance of “Heavydirtysoul.” (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 1, 5:57 pm
Q&A: Aaron Neville talks genre-mixing soul music career ahead of Royce Hall performance
This post was updated Nov. 5 at 11:14 p.m. Aaron Neville has been in the soul music industry touring venues across the United States for over 50 years. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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October 31, 10:54 pm
Characters redefine home following friend’s death in original student musical
What started as a group of theater students sitting on a classroom floor will now take the stage as a fully fledged musical. “Camp Song” – an original work created by nine graduating theater students, premieres Friday in Macgowan Hall and runs until Sunday. Read more...
Photo: A group of students brought their production of “Camp Song” from a classroom floor to Macgowan Hall. The musical, which will run through Nov. 2, follows a group of friends who travel back to their childhood summer camp to spread the ashes of a friend who recently died of cancer. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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October 31, 10:46 pm
‘Dickinson’ aligns poet’s world with our own, dresses modern issues in old fashion
Much like her poem, possibilities are once again endless for Emily Dickinson as Apple TV+ brings her story to life for a modern audience. “Dickinson” premieres today alongside the launch of Apple’s new video-streaming service. Read more...
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October 31, 9:58 pm
Movie review: Latest iteration of ‘Terminator’ series captures the essence of its predecessors
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 10:02 p.m. The Terminator wasn’t kidding when he said, “I’ll be back.” “Terminator: Dark Fate” – the latest addition to the classic series – may not surpass the exceedingly high bar set by the first two films, but creative and thrilling action sequences paired with a strong set of characters prove that the “Terminator” franchise still has more to offer. Read more...
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October 31, 5:27 pm
Concert review: Crowd energy carries Kim Petras’ performance in multisectional show
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 11:07 p.m. Kim Petras might be known for “woo-ah!”-ing her way through a show – but a concert can’t be sustained on crowd enthusiasm alone. Read more...
Photo: German singer Kim Petras continued her “The Clarity Tour” at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Wednesday night. The singer began her show, which was split into five sections, illuminated by a bright white light. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)