Located on Sunset Boulevard, Meltdown Comics and Collectibles is a must for nerds and comedians alike. The large shop is filled from wall to wall with comics, board games, action figures and miscellaneous memorabilia from a variety of fandoms. Read more...
Arts Columns, Video
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November 21, 8:16 am
Sights and Sounds: Meltdown Comics and Collectibles
Arts Columns, Video
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November 21, 7:53 am
Sights and Sounds: Meltdown Comics and Collectibles
Located on Sunset Boulevard, Meltdown Comics and Collectibles is a must for nerds and comedians alike. The large shop is filled from wall to wall with comics, board games, action figures and miscellaneous memorabilia from a variety of fandoms. Read more...
Photo: (Hannah Jacobs/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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November 21, 7:52 am
The pLAces you’ll go: Meltdown Comics and Collectables
There are more than 500 square miles of city surrounding UCLA’s campus, which takes up a minuscule fraction of that mileage. For such a big place, Los Angeles at times seems impossible to navigate. Read more...
Photo: (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin) Meltdown Comics and Collectible on Sunset Boulevard is home to comic books, action figures, video games and more. The back of the shop doubles as a comedy club, called NerdMelt.
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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November 19, 12:00 am
Up Next: Success of ‘Video Game High School’ model for future of web TV
The rise of original online programming has revolutionized the way we consume television. But are any of these new shows actually worth watching? Up Next highlights noteworthy original content from Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Studios and examines how the flexible online format functions within each show. Read more...
Photo: “Video Game High School” is an action comedy web series independently produced by Freddie Wong’s RocketJump Studios and funded through Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Its series finale aired Monday on YouTube. (RocketJump Studios)
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November 14, 12:34 am
The pLAces you’ll go: Temescal Canyon
There are more than 500 square miles of city surrounding UCLA’s campus, which takes up a minuscule fraction of that mileage. For such a big place, Los Angeles at times seems impossible to navigate. Read more...
Photo: Temescal Canyon provides Angelenos with comfortable hikes of the Chaparral Hills, featuring skyline views of Los Angles and the Pacific Ocean. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)
Arts Columns, Video
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November 14, 12:24 am
Sights and Sounds: Temescal Canyon
Daily Bruin Video traveled to Temescal Canyon to capture the wildlife, scenery and mile-long trails. Watch the video for the sights and sounds of Temescal Canyon and its Skull Rock. Read more...
Photo: (Stephanie Janetos/Daily Bruin)
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November 12, 12:34 am
Up Next: Exploration of transgender themes in ‘Transparent’ perfect for web TV
The rise of original online programming has revolutionized the way we consume television. But are any of these new shows actually worth watching? Up Next highlights noteworthy original content from Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Studios and examines how the flexible online format functions within each show. Read more...
Photo: The Amazon Studios’ second pilot season produced “Transparent,” a shining example of the democratic nature of web television. Created by Jill Soloway, the show explores the lives of transgender individuals in a manner incomparable to that of cable television programs. (Amazon)