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Arts Columns

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November 23, 12:00 am

Roaring 90s: Britney Spears’ growing pains, awkward phases made her stronger

The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...

Photo: Pop star Britney Spears entered the mainstream music scene with “…Baby One More Time” in 1998. Released the following year, her debut album of the same name became the biggest-selling album by a teen artist. (Courtesy of Randee St. Nicholas)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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November 20, 12:18 am

Lights, Camera, Political Action: ‘Milk’

Flip on a news channel and you’re likely to see characters with perfectly coiffed hair making fantastical claims directly at the camera. But how far does this connection between political figures and entertainment go? Read more...

Photo: The 2008 film “Milk” takes place in the 1970s, as Harvey Milk finds himself at the center of gay politics in San Francisco. (Focus Features)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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November 17, 1:16 am

To View or Not to View: ‘W/ Bob and David’ and ‘Nathan For You’

In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...

Photo: “Nathan For You” features comedian Nathan Fielder creating theatrical art by doing things no sane person would ever think of. (Comedy Central)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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November 16, 1:10 am

Roaring ’90s: Modest Mouse stays in tune with poetic, prose-inspired lyrics

The world of mainstream music is constantly transforming as new artists, styles and trends are embraced with each passing year. In spite of these changes, some musicians have maintained their popularity across decades, reinventing their sounds and careers. Read more...

Photo: In 1993, Seattle-based band Modest Mouse took its name from an obscure line in Virginia Woolf’s “The Mark on the Wall.” The band’s flair for referencing great literature and crafting its own powerful narratives has kept it afloat in today’s music world. (Courtesy of Don Ryan)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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November 13, 2:49 am

Lights, Camera, Political Action: ‘Lincoln’

Flip on a news channel and you’re likely to see characters with perfectly coiffed hair making fantastical claims directly to camera. But how far does this connection between political figures and entertainment go? Read more...

Photo: In “Lincoln,” Daniel Day-Lewis (center) plays President Abraham Lincoln. (DreamWorks Studios)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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November 9, 11:51 pm

To View or Not to View: ‘Master of None’ and ‘Louie’

In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...

Photo: “Master of None” is a new Netflix original series created by and starring comedian Aziz Ansari, from “Parks and Recreation” fame. (Courtesy of Netflix)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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November 9, 11:39 pm

A Wee Adventure: London

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are seemingly endless. This quarter, A&E columnist Maryrose Kulick stepped off American soil to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Read more...

Photo: A trip to London offered glimpses of street performers, flower markets and historical sites, such as William Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and St Paul’s Cathedral (pictured). (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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