Dominic Fike knows how to flirt with a good melody. Committing to it is another matter. Written and recorded largely in hotels, tour buses and dressing rooms, Fike’s third studio album “How to Quit Smoking” follows a musician in constant motion. Read more...
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October 29, 9:43 pm
Second Take: Queer horror lets LGBTQ+ stories come alive, but many identities remain in the dark
While Halloween gives people the opportunity to dress up as monsters, queer horror films throughout history have long asked a more unsettling question: Who gets treated like one? Read more...
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October 28, 10:19 pm
Rounding up the best horror flicks of 2026 to watch this Halloween
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 9:18 p.m. Horror buffs are in for a treat – or a trick! – this Halloween. From indie films exploring toxic masculinity and queer interpretations of slashers to adaptations of beloved video games, 2026’s stacked horror lineup offers something for every fan. Read more...
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October 26, 8:42 pm
Event Review: The scariest part of this LA Halloween attraction is what it will cost you
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 9:07 p.m. Los Angeles’ Haunted Hayride promises a blast from the past. It mostly delivers the past. This retro fright fest invites guests into Midnight Falls, a fictional town stuck in time on Halloween in 1985. Read more...
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October 25, 10:20 pm
Game review: Marvel’s Wolverine bares its claws but fails to leave a mark
Snikt! The iconic sound of Wolverine’s claws heralds the reluctant hero’s arrival in his first modern solo game – but does it have enough bite to match? Read more...
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October 25, 6:28 pm
Concert Review: Weezer leans into classics to close North American leg of ‘The Gathering’ tour
This post was updated Oct. 25 at 8:42 p.m. Weezer only played four tracks from its newest album at its Los Angeles show. And fans didn’t want it any other way. Read more...
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October 24, 3:30 pm
Film Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ rises with whimsy, but falls without depth
This post was updated Oct. 25 at 8:56 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. For all its whimsical ambition, “Klara and the Sun” gets lost in its own theatricality, stumbling where emotional depth should shine. Read more...