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August 7, 9:32 pm

Book review: Mariam Rahmani’s ‘Liquid’ lacks fluidity in its traversal through storylines

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own. Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity. Read more...

Photo: The cover of “Liquid” by Mariam Rahmani is pictured. Published in 2025, Rahmani’s debut novel follows a young Muslim scholar as she endeavors to go on 100 dates in one summer in the pursuit of marrying rich. (Courtesy of Algonquin Books)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 7, 4:38 pm

Directors Village theater draws crowds for ‘The Odyssey’ ahead of 2027 reopening

This post was updated Aug 9 at 1:16 p.m. Two hours before the movie even began, hundreds of excited moviegoers were lined up to see “The Odyssey” at the newly renovated Fox Westwood Village Theater. Read more...

Photo: The Directors Village theater is pictured at night. The historic theater temporarily reopened earlier this summer with screenings of classic films and a three-week run of “The Odyssey.” (Daily Bruin file photo)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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August 6, 11:35 am

Restaurant review: Kitanoya Souffle dishes up decadent, fluffy Japanese desserts worth the splurge

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m. Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood. The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave. Read more...

Photo: A small gift box from Kitanoya Souffle is pictured holding the mango pomelo, black sesame and fresh strawberry souffles. The Japanese specialty dessert shop opened recently in Westwood on 954 Gayley Avenue. (Courtesy of Emily Berkowitz)

Arts, Music

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August 4, 1:28 pm

From punk rock to PhD, Candace Hansen documents queer music

This post was updated August 9 at 10:17 a.m. A UCLA alumnus will soon make their final stop on a two-decades-long tour of making the case for punk music and amplifying queer artists. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Candace Hansen sits at a table, looking into the camera with a bookshelf behind them. Their journey has centered documenting the queer and trans artists who have historically been left out of music coverage. (Courtesy of Esther Godoy)


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