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...
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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)
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September 24, 5:55 pm
Concert review: The Carters’ ‘On the Run II Tour’ is an honest, moving tribute to true love
“On the Run II” is a spectacle with fireballs blazing and fireworks bursting, but Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s tour is foremost an ode to love. Since their “On the Run Tour” in 2014, the Carter family has grown by two children and three albums. Read more...
Photo: Beyoncé and Jay-Z took the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday night for their “On the Run II Tour” after a performance by opener DJ Khaled. The couple performed hits from both of their solo albums as well as ones from their joint album, “EVERYTHING IS LOVE.” (Ruhi Shah/Daily Bruin)
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September 24, 5:54 pm
Concert review: J Balvin’s ‘Vibras Tour’ thrives with extravagant visuals, exuberant energy
J Balvin’s second Los Angeles show kicked off with a few rules – dance, take photos, make friends with the dinosaurs walking the audience, and throw your lingerie onto the stage when you’re feeling frisky. Read more...
Photo: J Balvin performed at The Forum on Sunday night with backup dinosaurs and a large T. rex. The visuals were a reference to his tour artwork and merchandise for the “Vibras Tour.” (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 8, 3:09 pm
Movie review: ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ continues Netflix’s rom-com winning streak
Netflix continues its summer-long bid for the title of rom-com kingpin with “Sierra Burgess is a Loser.” After “Set it Up” was met with wide critical acclaim and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” garnered a mass following within mere hours, it is nearly impossible for “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” to dodge comparison to the precursory films credited with the revival of the rom-com genre. Read more...
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July 22, 11:26 pm
Second Take: ‘Joker’ origin film calls for unique reinvention of archvillain character
Warner Bros. is done clowning around. In 2016, the critically condemned “Suicide Squad” left audiences frantically fleeing theaters to find solace in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Read more...