Tuesday, April 28

Press Pass: A&E writers’ favorite experiences of 2016

For the new year, Daily Bruin A&E writers share what made their reporting experiences in 2016 so memorable. “Alum panelists discuss Asian-American representation in popular media” Olivia Mazzucato I arrived to cover the “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel, hosted by Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company. Read more...

Photo: The “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel in October featured actor Leonard Wu, ABC programming manager Stan Pham and YouTuber Chris Dinh. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)


Missed reviews of 2016: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘Joanne’

Daily Bruin A&E spent the year reviewing films and albums to help students decide which art is worth their time and money. By the end of 2016, A&E had foregone opportunities to share thoughts on some of the year’s most popular and promising projects. Read more...

Photo: The Netflix original “Stranger Things” became one of the best television shows of 2016, blending science fiction with a story of friendship. (Netflix)



Movie review: ‘Fences’

The sins of the father are often paid for by the children, and Troy Maxson is a man of many sins. Denzel Washington directs and stars as Troy in the film “Fences,” based on the play by August Wilson. Read more...

Photo: (Paramount Pictures)


Movie Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Disney and Lucasfilm gave “Star Wars” fans “The Force Awakens” last holiday season, which delighted some and seemed like a sack of coal to others. “Star Wars” fans must have been extra good this year because the 2016 prequel to “Star Wars: A New Hope” delivers an original story with a darker tone than that of the original trilogy. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios)


Theater review: ‘Waitress’

UCLA alumna Sara Bareilles serves up a sweet story about a waitress who finds joy in baking pies. Bareilles wrote the music and lyrics for the musical “Waitress,” based on the movie of the same name. Read more...

Photo: In alumna Sara Bareilles’ “Waitress,” expectant mother Jenna (pictured, as played by Jessie Mueller) works at a diner baking pies. (Courtesy of Joan Marcus)


Album review: ‘4 Your Eyez Only’

Hip-hop fans knew Christmas was here when J. Cole announced last week that he would drop a new album following two years of radio silence. After the release of his double-platinum success “2014 Forest Hills Drive,” on Friday, Cole dropped “4 Your Eyez Only,” an album that explores topics he’s dealt with in the past – death, family life and race relations. Read more...

Photo: (Dreamville Records, Roc Nation and Interscope Records)