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April 30, 2:09 pm

‘Still moving forward’: Jerry LeVasseur film shows overcoming adversity with hope

This post was updated April 30 at 8:43 pm.  At 88 years old, Jerry LeVasseur is still moving forward. Nearly eight decades after surviving the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire – a tragedy that claimed around 170 lives, including his mother’s – LeVasseur continues to train five days a week, compete nationally in masters track and field and approach each new challenge with the same philosophy that has defined his life: keep moving, keep helping others and keep finding joy in the process. Read more...

Photo: Jerry LeVasseur, wearing a black jacket, stands together with his friends. LeVasseur’s career will be told in UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s graduate Andrew McGowan’s upcoming sports biographical documentary. (Courtey of Andrew McGowan)

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April 28, 1:06 pm

Film review: ‘Michael’ delivers dazzling dances but poor, omissive writing

This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story. Read more...

Photo: Jaafar Jackson, who stars as his uncle Michael Jackson, poses on his toes as a massive audience cheers behind him. “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released April 24 by Lionsgate and follows the 13-time Grammy winner from 1966 to 1988. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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April 28, 12:19 pm

‘THIS IS OUR YOUTH’ play aims to reach multiple generations, spark conversation

This post was updated April 28 at 9:09 p.m. In the eyes of director Avi Sol, the road to adulthood in America is paved by money, mistakes and misplaced confidence. Read more...

Photo: Members of the cast of “THIS IS OUR YOUTH” pose sitting between two yellow posts. The independent theater company is staging its first production, written by Kenneth Lonergan, at the Two Roads Theater in Studio City from May 1-17. (Courtesy of Paul Zenas)

Arts, Lifestyle

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April 26, 9:42 pm

Westwood Night Live brings laughter to UCLA in student-led production

Westwood Night Live debuted to a sold-out crowd and featured daring debaters, a dancing dean and a devoted De Neve Residential Restaurant diner. The inaugural production, presented through UCLA Radio’s comedy department, took place at 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Westwood Night Live creator Jiya Singh smiles into a mic on stage. The student-run comedy show, inspired by Saturday Night Live, was performed last Friday at Ackerman Grand Ballroom. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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April 26, 1:18 pm

Album review: Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ explores roots and stardom lyrically, sonically

This post was updated April 26 at 8:31 p.m. Noah Kahan has cemented himself as one of the greats. The Grammy-nominated folk-pop artist delivered his highly anticipated fourth studio album, “The Great Divide,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cover for Noah Kahan’s new album “The Great Divide.” Released on Friday, the hour-and-seventeen-minute LP features 17 tracks. (Courtesy of Mercury Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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April 23, 5:14 pm

Theater review: ‘For Want of a Horse’ exploration of zoophilia falls flat but humor excels

This post was updated April 23 at 7:59 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains descriptions of criminal sexual activity involving animals that some readers may find disturbing. Read more...

Photo: Steven Culp (left) and Joey Stromberg (right) are pictured on stage. Echo Theater Company held the world premiere of “For Want of a Horse” on April 18 at the Atwater Village Theater. (Courtesy of Cooper Bates)


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