This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:30 p.m. In the more than 90 years since its conception, the horror genre in film has undergone major ebbs and flows in its storylines and themes. Read more...
Photo: (Maleeha Zaman/Daily Bruin)
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January 26, 9:17 pm
TV preview: Weather the winter season with new releases of 2023
Televisions will be keeping screens warm this winter. To escape the gloomy weather, audiences can transport themselves to an array of sunny destinations. From a coastal island to the rock-and-roll scene of glitzy Hollywood, the choices for a blazing hot getaway are endless. Read more...
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January 24, 10:10 pm
Music preview: Upcoming winter album releases provide backdrop for every mood
Whether it’s a rhythm for the rain or sun, Bruins will have plenty of tunes to keep them company under their umbrellas. With upcoming releases home to haunting atmospheres and flying sparks, this season’s album forecast has temperatures ranging from ice cold to steamy. Read more...
Photo: (Tara Desai/Daily Bruin)
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January 24, 3:29 pm
‘The Last of Us’ season 1 recap – episode 2: ‘Infected’
The unexpected trio begins to venture out of The Quarantine Zone. In its second episode titled “Infected,” “The Last of Us” continues to visually astound audiences while delivering compelling character dynamics that drive the plot forward. Read more...
Photo: A zombie-like creature stands in a dark scenery. The second episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us” premiered on Jan. 22. (Courtesy of Liane Hentscher/HBO)
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January 22, 8:42 pm
Video game preview: Check out new takes on franchise favorites, interactive adventures this winter
It’s out with the old and in with the year’s newest video games. Franchise favorites and fantastical adventures define this quarter’s releases, offering new interactive journeys for players of all varieties. Read more...
Photo: (Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin)
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January 20, 2:25 pm
Restaurant review: Dunkin’s lackluster selections leave customers feeling more bitter than sweet
The bold claim that UCLA runs on Dunkin’ turns out to be quite a stretch. National coffee chain Dunkin’ had its grand opening in Westwood on Jan. Read more...
Photo: Located on Gayley Avenue, Dunkin’ claims to offer a convenient, on-the-go service for busy Bruins. But its impersonal service and lackluster menu bring nothing new to Westwood. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)
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January 19, 4:03 pm
Restaurant review: Everytable sacrifices quality for convenience in grab-and-go model
This post was updated Jan. 23 at 6:11 p.m. Even though Everytable might be good for every day, it’ll be hard to justify eating there all the time. Read more...
Photo: Located on Lindbrook Avenue, Everytable adds a bright pop of grab-and-go cuisine to Westwood’s culinary scene. But the experience does not live up to the vivid pop, writes Ionescu. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)