This post was updated July 2 at 5:38 p.m. This summer’s television releases are shining as bright as the sun. The highly anticipated shows on this season’s lineup are guaranteed to bring the heat. Read more...
Photo: Ashley Ko/Illustrations director
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June 28, 10:46 am
Film preview: Summer 2023 promises gripping getaways from the sweltering sun
This post was updated July 2 at 5:33 p.m. Movie theaters will lure crowds away from the sweltering sun this summer. Hollywood’s upcoming slate of anticipated films is sure to satisfy audiences in pursuit of a gripping getaway. Read more...
Photo: Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin
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June 7, 9:21 pm
Second Take: Television desperately needs open conversation on asexuality
The small screen’s current asexual representation is producing nothing but static. Asexuality, which is generally defined by a lack of sexual attraction, has steadily become more visible in tandem with LGBTQ+ activism in recent years. Read more...
Photo: By Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director
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June 6, 12:07 pm
Re:SET 2023: Festival’s food scene brings little to the table
This post was updated June 7 at 9:30 p.m. Re:SET might be reinventing summer music festivals, but it won’t be bringing anything new to the food scene. Read more...
Photo: Although Monty’s Good Burger was the most popular vendor at the festival, its quality did not match the expensive price. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)
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June 1, 6:36 pm
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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June 1, 12:18 am
Second Take: Parasocial relationships rising, fueled by unhealthy celebrity obsessions
The line between healthy and toxic emotional connections with celebrities has become increasingly blurred. Parasocial relationships – which form when a group of fans has a one-sided attachment to someone famous – have blazed through celebrity culture in recent years, fueled in part by the rise of social media. Read more...
Photo: By Isabella Lee/Illustrations Director
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May 29, 2:00 pm
‘Succession’ season 4 recap – episode 10: ‘With Open Eyes’
This post was updated May 29 at 9:38 p.m. The Roys don’t get a happy ending, and there are no winners in the conclusion of this Shakespearean tragedy. Read more...
Photo: Matthew Macfadyen (left) and Sarah Snook (right) play Tom and Shiv in “Succession.” The final episode of the HBO series premiered Sunday. (Courtesy of HBO)