This post was updated Oct. 30 at 8:41 p.m. Becoming a pop superstar requires the creation of evergreen hits, but becoming a musical legend requires something more. Read more...
Photo: (Shea McCauley/Daily Bruin)
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October 29, 4:53 pm
Concert review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor hypnotizes LA crowd with timeless tunes, infectious joy
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 4:18 p.m. As if there were any doubt, Sophie Ellis-Bextor killed it on the dance floor. The British singer-songwriter performed at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night for the first North American show of her ongoing tour, which kicked off in Italy last month and will conclude in Australia in February. Read more...
Photo: Sophie Ellis-Bextor raises her hands in the air and dances on stage at The Regent Theater on Oct. 27. The British pop star performed at the Los Angeles venue for the first North American concert of her ongoing tour, which promotes her eighth studio album “Perimenopop.” (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)
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October 29, 2:24 pm
Restaurant review: Noodle St. pleases palates with exciting entrees, assortment of appetizers
This post was updated Oct. 30 at 8:33 p.m. Noodle St. might not be especially original, but its quality makes it a terrific eatery anyway. The Westwood location of the restaurant opened earlier this year on Weyburn Avenue, joining a growing chain that already includes establishments in other parts of the greater Los Angeles area such as Fullerton, Irvine and Pasadena. Read more...
Photo: The Noodle St. sign hands outside the restaurant. The chain opened up its Westwood location earlier this year on Weyburn Avenue and features a variety of noodle-based dishes. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 28, 6:47 pm
Movie review: ‘Bugonia’ shocks audiences with gory twists, compelling characters, commentary
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:37 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
Photo: Emma Stone as her character, Michelle, sits in a wooden chair and looks off camera with a faint smile on her face. The 118-minute film, “Bugonia,” is an adaptation of the 2003 South Korean film “Save the Green Planet!” and was released in select theaters Oct. 24. (Courtesy of IMDb)
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October 28, 5:52 pm
Art exhibit preview: Fall art reimagines personal history, memory, art of drawing
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:42 p.m. This fall’s art scene is looking to connect with museumgoers. Bruins can take a quick break from midterm season to reconnect with their creative sides through brand new exhibits opening around Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: (Sophia Kim/Daily Bruin)
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October 26, 1:25 pm
Album review: Demi Lovato’s ‘It’s Not That Deep’ fails to cut deep with bland, derivative songs
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:50 p.m. Dance music can be as deep as the artist wants it to be – a truth Demi Lovato seems aware of. Read more...
Photo: The album cover for Demi Lovato’s ninth studio album, “It’s Not That Deep,” shows the singer posing in a crowded set. The artist’s latest release draws inspiration from hit projects, lacking individuality, writes Reid Sperisen. (Courtesy of DLG Recordings, LLC; Island Records; UMG Recordings, Inc.)
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October 22, 4:14 pm
Film review: ‘Blue Moon’ composes focused, empathetic biopic on legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart
This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:12 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Like the song from which it derives its title, “Blue Moon” is a short but memorable tale. Read more...
Photo: Both in suits, Andrew Scott as composer Richard Rodgers (left) stands with Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart (right). The 100-minute film largely focuses on one evening – March 31, 1943 – in the life of Hart, Rodgers’ former musical partner. (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)