This post was updated May 17 at 8:10 p.m. MUNA released an album. “So What”? In its newest record, “Dancing On The Wall,” the synth-pop music group sounds liberated yet creatively adrift. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover of MUNA’s latest album, “Dancing On The Wall.” The trio’s fourth LP was released May 8 and features 13 tracks. (Courtesy of Saddest Factory Records)
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of suicide and self-harm and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Obsession” packs a hearty bite for horror fans, but its screenplay could use more substance for viewers to sink their teeth into. Read more...
Photo: A poster for the film “Obsession” is pictured hanging on a pillar on campus. (Courtesy of Focus Features)
This post was updated May 12 at 9:14 p.m. Lapaba’s fusion comes in the form of traditional Korean flavors in Italian comfort food. Lapaba – a portmanteau of “la pasta bar” – fuses the name with its handmade pastas and Korean flavors. Read more...
Photo: (Britany Andres / Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 12 at 8:36 p.m. With a glowing interior and picture-perfect drinks, Milksha arrived in Westwood with drinks that look prettier than they taste. Read more...
Photo: Six drinks from Milksha sit on a white table. The popular Taiwanese handcrafted beverage and boba chain had its grand opening in Westwood last Thursday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
“Exit the King” might be grim, but it won’t make audiences want to exit the theater. A production of the absurdist comedy – written by Eugène Ionesco in 1962, translated by Donald Watson and directed by Michael Michetti – kicked off May 3 at Pasadena’s A Noise Within Theatre, where it will run through May 31. Read more...
Photo: Cast members of “Exit the King” are shown, with a red and gray stage design in the background. The production kicked off at A Noise Within Theatre at the beginning of May. (Courtesy of Craig Schwartz)
Under the bright stage lights, high school filmmakers used creativity and advocacy to highlight topics often left in the dark. Taking place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater on April 26, the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival brought together high school filmmakers from across the United States to show films focused on themes of mental health and wellness. Read more...
Photo: Sarah Gilman is pictured on stage during the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival. Showing 11 films, the festival took place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater and was hosted by singer Em Beihold. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 10 at 10:11 p.m. The real headliner at Coachella every year? The outfits. Each year, thousands of music lovers migrate to the desert to attend the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and in order to make the trek worthwhile, attendees come decked out in their best outfits for all the artists they plan to see. Read more...
Photo: Festivalgoers walk on the grass in front of the sunset at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. This year’s iteration of the iconic festival saw a return to 2016 fashion, with boho-chic aesthetics and neutral color palettes. (Courtesy of Julian Bajsel and Coachella)
