St. Vincent can’t turn off what turns her on and I can’t turn off “MASSEDUCTION.” Annie Clark gives listeners a fascinating glimpse into her life in her fifth solo release under the stage name St. Read more...
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October 11, 10:18 pm
Second Take: “American Horror Story: Cult” excels at both horror, comedy
If you’ve ever watched Sarah Paulson scream, then you’ve already seen about 80 percent of “American Horror Story” season seven. Paulson, who plays one of the protagonists this season, is an episode staple in the most recent installment of the “Horror Story” franchise, and yet she spends most of the show running around a large house yelling at people over the phone. Read more...
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October 11, 12:10 am
Second Take: New season of ‘Empire’ sees power shift, love triangle
Warning: This post contains plot spoilers of previous and current seasons of “Empire.” Season three of “Empire” ended on a cliche – a stressful, steep cliffhanger of a cliche, but still, a cliche. Read more...
Photo: EMPIRE: Pictured Clockwise L-R: Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers and Taraji P. Henson on season four of EMPIRE premiering Wednesday, Sept. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2017 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: Michael Lavine/FOX
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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October 10, 12:03 am
Dance Break: Koreos workshop embraces inner K-pop star, adventurous movements
Daily Bruin columnist Christi Carras’ limited dance background consists of bingeing episodes of “So You Think You Can Dance,” grapevining her way through high school show choir and stumbling through rehearsals at a daycarelike dance studio until the age of 8. Read more...
Photo: Columnist Christi Carras attended a workshop by Korean dance group Koreos on Oct. 2. Though new to the K-pop inspired choreography, Carras eventually immersed herself in the carefree, flirtatious nature of the dance moves she learned. (Photo by Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin, photo illustration by Michael Zshornack/Photo editor and Hannah Burnett/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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October 5, 8:25 am
Restaurant Review: Nong Lá Cafe
Nong Lá Cafe’s Instagram is filled with images of tender rice noodles, savory broths and vibrant greens. But looks can be deceiving. While Nong Lá certainly offers some tasty meals, the food does not live up to its aesthetically pleasing social media. Read more...
Photo: Nong Lá Cafe on Sawtelle Boulevard serves some tasty dishes, but sacrifices a degree of flavor for its dazzling aesthetic. The restaurant offers a variety of Vietnamese dishes including pho, bun noodle salads and banh mi. (Andrew Warner/Daily Bruin)
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October 5, 8:24 am
Second Take: James Cameron’s criticisms of women in film are harmful
Thank goodness James Cameron told us what to think about “Wonder Woman,” said no one ever. In interviews with The Guardian on Aug. 24 and The Hollywood Reporter on Sept. Read more...
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September 28, 1:07 am
Second Take: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ draws from past, offers timeless lessons
Imagine a society in which the state forbids women from owning property, speaking out of turn or even reading. “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a winner in five categories at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, presents a United States in the near future that imposes such archaic rules on women. Read more...
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