Friday, November 13

‘Wicker’ writers talk weaving together romance and history at post-screening Q&A

Writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson reimagined romance for a world without any during a post-screening Q&A for their newest film, “Wicker,” on Sunday. The Cinemas Los Angeles hosted the Q&A with the directorial couple to discuss “Wicker,” which released Oct. Read more...

Photo: Olivia Colman as the Fisherwoman is pictured. Colman stars in Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson’s 2026 romantic fantasy comedy-drama “Wicker,” which released Oct. 23. The Cinemas Los Angeles hosted a Q&A with the directorial couple Sunday. (Courtesy of IMDb)


Before Jay-Z’s Super Bowl LXI debut, here are the halftime shows worth revisiting

After years of deciding who gets the Super Bowl halftime stage spotlight, Jay-Z is ready to take it for himself. This February, he’s ready to “Run This Town.” The National Football League, Roc Nation and Apple Music announced Oct. Read more...

Photo: Lady Gaga stands on stage during her Super Bowl halftime performance in 2017. This February, Jay-Z will take the stage Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. (Courtesy of Brian Allen/Voice of America, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)


Lexi Jayde takes a page out of the girlhood diary on ‘The Lover Girl Tour’

This post was updated Nov. 5 at 11:29 p.m. Lexi Jayde’s last night on tour looked like the inside of a diary. But by the end of the night, the pages began to look familiar. Read more...

Photo: Lexi Jayde stands in a white ruffled dress on the El Rey Theatre’s stage. The singer closed out “The Lover Girl Tour” on Tuesday bringing her self-described fun, talkative and exciting energy to a performance centered on girlhood, crushes and heartbreak. (Joice Ngo/Assistant Photo editor)



L.A. Comic Con brings communities together through imagination

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 7:34 p.m. The Saiyans invaded Los Angeles on Saturday. Nicolas Cage also swung by – a cultural crossover fans would only otherwise see in a Fortnite lobby. Read more...

Photo: A colorful wall display of video game and pop culture memorabilia features recognizable characters, logos and symbols from beloved franchises including “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Kirby,” “Animal Crossing” and “The Legend of Zelda.” One of Saturday’s panels featured Sean Schemmel, Christopher Sabat and Justin Cook, “Dragon Ball” series voice actors. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin staff)


From cosplayers to comic authors, L.A. Comic Con celebrates human-made creativity

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 7:27 p.m. Halloween costumes aren’t the only disguises taking over Los Angeles this weekend – L.A. Comic Con is bringing its own cast of characters. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles Convention Center holds L.A. Comic Con 2026. The event was held Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, featuring guest speakers including Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen and Aaron Paul. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin staff)


Phoebe Bridgers finds community in catharsis on phone-free ‘Lost Tour’

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 7:38 p.m. Phoebe Bridgers turned the Intuit Dome into an alien spaceship en route to Neverland in a haunting experience that came with both tricks and treats fitting for the final weekend of spooky season. Read more...

Photo: Phoebe Bridgers belts into a microphone while wearing a Peter Pan costume. The Pasadena-born artist performed at the Intuit Dome on Friday in her first of three shows this weekend. (Courtesy of Wes Ellis/Toy Astronauts LLC)