As the weather gets warmer, film releases are heating up. This summer, grab a cool drink and head into a heavily air-conditioned movie theater for an exciting new release. Read more...
Photo: (Brooke Osias/Daily Bruin)
Arts Columns
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May 31, 3:38 pm
Theater review: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ brings viewers to ’90s New York for a coming-of-age story
To Alicia Keys, “Hell’s Kitchen” is still a concrete jungle where dreams are made of. Featuring music and lyrics by Keys, inspiration from a book by Kristoffer Diaz and direction by Michael Greif, “Hell’s Kitchen” is a coming-of-age musical about a biracial teenager growing up in the city of dreams. Read more...
Photo: Maya Drake dances in an orange shirt and dark jeans. The 19-year-old makes her professional stage debut in “Hell’s Kitchen.” (Courtesy of Marc J. Franklin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 31, 2:40 pm
Music Video Roundup: Creative visuals, star power elevate spring season music videos
This season’s music videos are immortalizing iconic releases. With pop stars taking the lead on spring releases, recent music videos have continued the storytelling trend seen at the beginning of the year. Read more...
Photo: (Yejee Kim / Cartoons Director)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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May 27, 10:58 pm
Restaurant review: Xibei Eatery serves flavorful northwestern Chinese cuisine in new Westwood spot
This post was updated June 3 at 8:50 p.m. Westwood is benefiting from the addition of a new Chinese restaurant. Xibei Eatery, which opened a new location recently on Weyburn Avenue, specializes in northwestern Chinese cuisine. Read more...
Photo: A sign is posted on the window of Xibei Eatery, celebrating their “soft opening” with red and gold stars, balloons and streamers. The Eatery has over 400 locations, and the new Westwood outpost is among the first in the United States. (Jiah Jung/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 25, 3:03 pm
Film review: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ chokes on its aspirations with lack of novelty
This post was updated May 27 at 9:29 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Sputtering into theaters by jetpack Friday, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” concluded Disney’s beloved “Mandalorian” franchise with an engine failure of a narrative. Read more...
Photo: The Mandalorian rests his hand as Grogu perches on his shoulder. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” concluded Disney’s beloved “Mandalorian” franchise and was released Friday. (Courtesy of Disney)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 23, 11:24 pm
Winner takes all: The best, this ‘Star Wars’ movie is. After nearly 50 years, which film is on top?
This post was updated May 25 at 8:18 p.m. “Star Wars” is known for its galaxywide fame and success. Since its debut in 1977, the “Star Wars” franchise has expanded far beyond a single trilogy, growing into one of the most influential sci-fi sagas in cinematic history. Read more...
Photo: (Riya Partap/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 22, 10:18 pm
Concert review: Student Committee for the Arts hosts next dream-pop icon at annual Royce Hall show
This post was updated May 25 at 7:50 p.m. Before, many attendees may not have known exactly who they were watching this evening. After, it would be hard to forget. Read more...
Photo: Justine Dorsey sings into a microphone. UCLA’s annual Royce Hall concert was headlined by After, a group composed of Graham Epstein and Justine Dorsey. (Maanasi Kademani/Daily Bruin)