Sunday, July 6


Theater review: ‘The Ants’ is a ‘biting, timely thrill’ exploring artificial intelligence

This post was updated July 9 at 8:54 p.m. “The Ants” is strikingly intelligent – and far from artificial. Developed by Ramiz Monsef with the Geffen Playhouse’s Writer’s Room program, the horror-comedy play finds Nami (Nicky Boulos) trapped inside his brother Shahid (Ryan Shrime) and sister-in-law Meredith’s (Megan Hill) luxury home, equipped with an ultramodern security system known as The Brain (Hugo Armstrong). Read more...

Photo: Megan Hill (left) and Nicky Boulos (right) play Meredith and Nami in “The Ants.” The Geffen Playhouse production will run in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater through July 30. (Courtesy of Aaron Epstein)






Concert review: The National proves it’s still an indie powerhouse after more than 20 years

This post was updated June 4 at 9:02 p.m. As The National unflinchingly traversed the depths of listeners’ anxieties and self-doubts, its indie empire held strong. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) The National members Scott Devendorf, Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner perform on stage in front of illuminated squares. The five-member alternative rock band performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin)



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