Josh Scherer, a UCLA alumnus, shares with us his journey from political science to culinary arts while cooking pork and Brussels sprouts tacos. Read more...
Arts, Music
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November 3, 12:37 am
Album review: ‘Wiped Out!’
The Neighbourhood’s arrival onto the Los Angeles music scene in 2011 was marked with teenage angst supported by a motley mixture of synths and a little too much echoey reverb. Read more...
Photo: courtesy of Columbia Records
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 3, 12:28 am
‘Cloud 9’ play employs gender swapping to challenge societal norms
The costume designer pulls the corset strings as tight as they will go around the actor’s torso, restricting his breathing but allowing him to catch a glimpse of being a 19th-century woman for a moment. Read more...
Photo: Actor Jack Shulruff stars in “Cloud 9,” a play which features gender swapping among the characters and actors. The two-act play begins in 1880 colonial Africa in the first act, then transitions to 1979 London in the second. Even though nearly 100 years pass in the play, the characters themselves only age 25 years, allowing for a comparison of societal norms in the two time periods. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 3, 12:26 am
To View or Not to View: ‘Casual’ and ‘Please Like Me’
In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...
Photo: “Please Like Me” is an Australian show currently in its third season on the Pivot Network. (Courtesy of Pivot)
Arts, Podcasts
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November 2, 4:56 pm
Hash it Out Episode 5: A lot of things
Eldrin Masangkay and Francesca Manto are back for Episode 5 of Hash it Out! This week they dish on Republicans and Halloween. But wait, there’s more! Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 2, 12:00 am
Roaring ’90s: Riot grrrl band Sleater-Kinney reunites, releases “No Cities to Love”
The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...
Photo: Sleater-Kinney members Corin Tucker, Janet Weiss and Carrie Brownstein melded punk rock with politics since they were in college together. Since then, the band has delved into deeply touchy topics, using them as kindling for fiery music. (Courtesy of Ben Rayner)
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 1, 11:42 pm
Book Review: ‘Olivay’
In large, boldfaced text at the top of the back cover of “Olivay” by Deborah Reed are the words, “We don’t believe that our lives can change in an instant – until they do.” It is an elegant statement that, at first glance, promises depth and profundity. Read more...
Photo: (Lake Union Publishing)