Make no mistake: “Bohemian Rhapsody” is not about Queen. The other three band members may be present in the film, but Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) is the clear star. Read more...
Photo: (Photo courtesy of Alex Bailey)
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 1, 10:41 pm
Alum’s use of comedy in campaign aims to call attention to political performance
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 8:21 p.m. Kristina Wong is performing debates against dogs to prepare to run for public office. In anticipation, the alumna said she aims to transform Realm, a store that sells Asian art and goods in Chinatown Central Plaza, into her campaign headquarters, and where she will deliver her campaign speech Saturday. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Kristina Wong plans to run for public office. She will deliver her campaign speech Saturday in Chinatown Central Plaza, and her campaign props will be on display as part of one of the solo exhibitions in the Art Salon Chinatown program until December. (Photo courtesy of Tom Fowler)
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October 31, 10:49 pm
UCLA professor’s book explores real-life applications of martial arts
Janet O’Shea said she finds philosophy in her fists when practicing jeet kune do. While training in various martial arts forms, the UCLA professor of dance found deeper meaning and applied concepts of play and risk that she learned to other spheres of her life. Read more...
Photo: UCLA professor of dance Janet O’Shea began to train in jeet kune do a few years after arriving at UCLA in 2008. Originally trained as a dancer, O’Shea began experimenting with various forms of martial arts. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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October 31, 10:45 pm
After Dark: ‘Beetlejuice’ screening has garish gags, invites outlandish outfits
Los Angeles’ blend of midnight movies, cult screenings and historic theaters offers late-night scares and childhood nostalgia back in the theater. Join columnist Nina Young as she attends different cult screenings each week to find out why audiences stay out so late after dark. Read more...
Photo: The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood decked out their rooftop screening of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice” with spooky Halloween decor, such as spiderwebs, orange light and a fake dead body. (Nina Young/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Music
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October 31, 10:36 pm
UCLA Wind Ensemble concert celebrates centennial of Leonard Bernstein’s birth year
Take Yo-Yo Ma, Gustavo Dudamel and Lang Lang – combine them and multiply by two. Now you have the cultural presence of Leonard Bernstein, said Travis Cross, the conductor of the UCLA Wind Ensemble and Department of Music chair. Read more...
Photo: (Elysia Ouyang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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October 31, 12:34 am
Writers of ‘Sharp Objects’ speak about cutting it in the entertainment industry
Dawn Kamoche had to move back to Maryland from Los Angeles, but she didn’t view this as an end to her career in Hollywood. A panel featuring writers Ariella Blejer and Kamoche from the HBO limited series “Sharp Objects,” was held in Royce Hall on Monday. Read more...
Photo: Ariella Blejer and Dawn Kamoche, writers on HBO’s “Sharp Objects,” attended a panel at Royce Hall to discuss their experiences working in Hollywood. (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 31, 12:25 am
Sugarcoated: Voodoo Doughnut’s adorable decor, delectable treats make for delightful trip
In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Read more...
Photo: Universal CityWalk’s Voodoo Doughnut boasts a revolving glass display of multiple tiers of sweets. Bubblegum pink walls and eccentric decorations line the store, creating a fitting environment for the location’s offerings. (Jordan Stewart/Daily Bruin senior staff)