The 1975 is finally living in the present. With its computer-driven influences, the band’s third studio album, “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships,” hit radio waves Friday. Read more...
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November 29, 9:07 pm
Sugarcoated: Garlanded with Christmas designs, California Donuts spreads sweet holiday cheer
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: California Donuts, a Koreatown doughnut shop, currently offers a variety of holiday-themed pastries, such as one with a panda in a red hat and one with Santa’s head sculpted on it. At the shop, customers purchase their pastries through an ordering window. (Jordan Stewart/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 28, 9:49 pm
Second Take: Despite originality concerns, Disney’s CGI remakes excite long-time fans
Long live the king – and the era of Disney remakes. On Thanksgiving Day, Disney finally lifted the curtains on the CGI rendition of one of its most iconic animated films, “The Lion King.” The film’s photorealistic teaser recreated the classic scene in which Rafiki the mandrill proudly presents Simba to the animals of the Pride Lands. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 28, 9:47 pm
After Dark: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ screening panelists offer in-depth look at iconic quotes
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 Devil Wears Prada” screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna was present at an interactive screening of the 2006 film at the 2018 Vulture Festival LA. Ardent fans gathered at The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel to listen to Brosh McKenna’s live commentary, answer trivia questions and watch Meryl Streep on screen once more. (Ariana Saigh/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 27, 5:44 pm
Concert review: Jorja Smith brings pitch-perfect professionalism to her performance at The Wiltern
Pinky swears are usually reserved for playground disputes and telling secrets, but Ravyn Lenae kicked off her set Monday night with a less conventional one. After her first song, the R&B singer-songwriter asked audience members to reach out and extend their pinkies toward her and repeat after her. Read more...
Photo: Jorja Smith performed to a sold-out crowd at The Wiltern as part of her Lost & Found tour. Smith’s set was comprised mostly of songs from her debut studio album, “Lost & Found,” in addition to some of her older tracks, like “I Am.”(MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 23, 4:52 pm
Movie review: ‘The Favourite’ pokes fun at aristocrats’ struggle for power
Shrewd women vie for power, pretty men are rejected as frivolous and treacherous fun abounds in “The Favourite.” Writer and director Yorgos Lanthimos, who is most well-known for his art-house cinema hits “The Lobster” and “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” once again brings a measure of brutal hilarity to the screen. Read more...
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November 20, 10:32 pm
After Dark: Old-school film ‘My Little Chickadee’ unites generations under classic cinema
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 Old Town Music Hall’s screening of the comedy-Western classic “My Little Chickadee” revived the classic flick for attendees while featuring vintage 1920s elements, such as musical singalongs and comedy shorts preceding the film. (Nina Young/Daily Bruin)