Star Wars has come back – and the fans are raving! This week, the hosts jump lightspeed into the world of Jedi and Sith with two Star Wars mega-fans. Read more...
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January 25, 7:54 am
Trailer Talk: ‘Suicide Squad’
Movie trailers are like free samples at Costco: The good ones excite you and leave you wanting more, while the bad ones make you cringe. Each week, A&E columnist Matthew Fernandez will dissect movie trailers and analyze the Hollywood fare to come. Read more...
Photo: The first “Suicide Squad” trailer is a mess of artistry and action revolving around a cast of DC supervillains. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)
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January 22, 12:31 am
Love | Hate: Does ‘The Bachelor’ bring fresh absurdity or tired tropes to reality TV?
With the return of A&E’s “Love | Hate” column, two writers will declare their love or hate for recent pop culture events. After 14 years, does watching a handsome male date 28 random strangers simultaneously, then swap genders and start all over again get tiring? Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of ABC)
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January 21, 12:39 am
Party flavors: Pizza puff pastry twists
The party food landscape has become increasingly homogeneous, with its ubiquitous bag of Doritos rather than homemade fudge or stuffed mushrooms. Columnist Erin Nyren would like to bring back the house parties of yore, in which everyone cooked or baked something to share. Read more...
Photo: Pizza puff pastry twists comprise of ingredients like cheese, puff pastry, pizza sauce and egg wash. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
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January 19, 12:34 am
Trailer Talk: ‘Jane Got a Gun’ and ‘Elvis & Nixon’
Movie trailers are like free samples at Costco: The good ones excite you and leave you wanting more, while the bad ones make you cringe. Each week, A&E columnist Matthew Fernandez will dissect movie trailers and analyze the Hollywood fare to come. Read more...
Photo: Natalie Portman stars in “Jane Got a Gun,” a Western film releasing Jan. 29. The trailer for the movie fails to wow the audience enough to make them want to see it, focusing on scenery rather than gunplay. (Courtesy of 1821 Pictures)
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January 15, 12:00 am
Love | Hate: Obsession with critiquing red carpet fashion
With the return of A&E’s “Love | Hate” column, two writers will declare their love or hate for recent pop culture events. Flashing cameras and countless interviews on a Calvin Klein number or an Armani gown can elicit vitriolic responses from some, and be the subject of fantasies for others. Read more...
Photo: Actress Jennifer Lawrence (right) wore a red Dior gown and Chopard jewelry at this year’s Golden Globe Award Ceremony on Jan. 10. (© HFPA)
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January 14, 8:39 am
Party Flavors: Stuffed mushrooms
The party food landscape has become increasingly homogeneous, with its ubiquitous bag of Doritos rather than homemade fudge or stuffed mushrooms. Columnist Erin Nyren would like to bring back the house parties of yore, in which everyone cooked or baked something to share. Read more...
Photo: Preparing stuffed mushrooms takes under an hour with the right ingredients and tools. The hors d’oeuvre, if made with small mushrooms, can be eaten in a convenient single bite. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)