This post was updated Jan. 17 at 9:53 p.m. This winter’s television releases are cooler than ice. As a chill traverses the air, a new slate of sensational shows will be reaching the small screen. Read more...
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January 13, 7:51 pm
Second Take: Historical dramas prefer to preserve neo-aristocracy, romanticize ruling class
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:48 p.m. For a Hollywood bathed in privilege, it’s far too easy to romanticize the glamour of history. Recent years have brought about a wave of historical dramas depicting clashes between aristocratic convention and revolutionary upheaval, with Sir Ridley Scott’s 2023 biopic “Napoleon” and Netflix’s Emmy-nominated historical series “The Crown” serving as just two recent examples. Read more...
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January 13, 7:50 pm
Emmys 2024: Consideration of speculative fiction genres will maintain magic of award shows
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:56 p.m. The Television Academy’s limited recognition of speculative fiction is far from magical. With the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Monday, fans of the genre may be watching the ceremony in bittersweet spirits. Read more...
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December 9, 8:08 pm
Restaurant Review: High expectations not met in half-baked 99 Ranch Market Bakery and Cafe opening
The 99 Ranch Market Bakery and Cafe did not rise to the occasion of the grocery store’s grand opening. 99 Ranch Market officially opened its highly anticipated Westwood location last Wednesday on the cross section of Rochester Avenue and Westwood Boulevard. Read more...
Photo: A smoothie is pictured alongside the Japanese Flower and cream cheese bun. The 99 Ranch Bakery and Cafe offers various pastries and drinks. (Emily Tang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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December 9, 12:03 am
Film review: A triumph of absurdist fantasy, ‘Poor Things’ delivers Emma Stone at her best
Overflowing with unadulterated animation, “Poor Things” is anything but pitiful. Sailing onto select screens Friday, acclaimed auteur Yorgos Lanthimos helms the grimly comedic, absurdist fantasy that splendidly adapts Alasdair Gray’s 1990s novel of the same title. Read more...
Photo: Emma Stone stars as Bella Baxter in the comedic fantasy “Poor Things.” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the adaptation premiered in theaters Dec. 8. (Courtesy of Yorgos Lanthimos/Searchlight Pictures)
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December 6, 12:35 pm
Theater review: ‘Dog Man: The Musical’ leaves audiences barking for more
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 7:18 p.m. Though he’s not quite yet the best in show, Dog Man’s musical debut will leave audiences howling with laughter. Read more...
Photo: The cast of “Dog Man: The Musical” performs on stage at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s series, the comedic stage show will run in Los Angeles through Jan. 7. (Courtesy of Craig Schwartz Photography)
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December 5, 4:38 pm
Second Take: With its unfair voting system, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ may be losing its shimmer
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 7:21 p.m. The “Dancing with the Stars” mirrorball is shining bright – but its series producers aren’t checking for cracks. Read more...
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