The musician with alcoholism. The struggling waitress. The downsides of fame and victories of love. All of Hollywood’s washed-up tropes, and yet Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut shines. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Clay Enos)
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October 3, 11:13 pm
After Dark: Horror fans’ nightmares come true with cult classic screening at Nuart Theatre
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: Columnist Nina Young attended the screening of “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” at the Nuart Theatre, about 2 miles from UCLA. Young interacted with other moviegoers, learning two cult screening rules in the process. (Nina Young/Daily Bruin)
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October 2, 11:05 pm
Spook City: Ghost stories elevate otherwise unremarkable experience at Bullocks Wilshire
Los Angeles is supposed to be the City of Stars, but once those stars fade, where do they go? Do they stay behind, forever attached to their final location, spooking guests who dare to enter their domain? Read more...
Photo: The Bullocks Wilshire building was a department store in the 1930s, but eventually became the Southwestern Law School. Despite the artistic modernization of the building, some believe the building to be haunted. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin).
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October 1, 11:28 pm
Second Take: Pete Davidson’s facetious jokes about Ariana Grande downplay offensive behavior
Jokes about replacing birth control pills with Tic Tacs are jokes about rape. Pete Davidson’s comedy on this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live came off as anything but a lighthearted comment about his romantic relationship with Ariana Grande. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Emma Sheehan)
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October 1, 1:01 am
Second Take: Fans protest casting of Korean actress for problematic role in ‘Fantastic Beasts’
Typically, the news that a woman of color has been cast in a film franchise with historically limited representation of people of color would lead to praise. Read more...
Photo: (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
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September 26, 11:30 pm
Concert review: Florence and the Machine’s recent tour introduces a more stripped-down aesthetic
Florence Welch stepped out from between a crucifix and the Hollywood sign for her first of two Los Angeles shows of the “High as Hope” tour. Read more...
Photo: Florence Welch took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for the first of two Los Angeles Florence and the Machine shows. The indie band played a combination of its older, more energetic songs and their newer, more soulful songs. (Courtesy of Lillie Eiger)
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September 25, 4:04 pm
Restaurant review: The Milk Bar LA’s debut has unique offerings, but not enough to impress
The Milk Bar LA flagship garnered a line of curious customers that stretched far beyond its pastel pink storefront. The creamy confectionery establishment, which hails from New York City, boasts saccharine specialties including soft serve, truffles and slices of its so-called Crack Pie. Read more...
Photo: The New York-based Milk Bar opened its doors Saturday on Melrose Avenue, offering pastel pink decorations and a variety of desserts to customers. While the shop brings a taste of New York to Los Angeles, Milk Bar provides an overall mediocre experience, writes columnist Alexandra del Rosario. (Alexandra del Rosario/Daily Bruin)