This year, the video game industry took a gamble that did not pay off. On Feb. 20, independent developer LocalThunk released the rogue-like deck-building game Balatro to immediate commercial and critical success. Read more...
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“The Breakfast Club” meets “Scream” in Alex Henry’s upcoming film, “Goin’ Green.” While the fourth-year theater student is no stranger to being in front of the camera, having appeared in “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and the reboot of “Sex and the City,” this will be the first time Henry finds himself behind the camera. Read more...
Photo: Alex Henry stands in front of Royce Hall on the set of his film “Goin’ Green.” The coming-of-age horror comedy marks the directorial debut of the fourth-year theater student. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 21 at 11:38 p.m. The creators and hosts of “We’re Here” are returning to highlight the importance of drag and LGBTQ+ stories in their show’s fourth season. Read more...
Photo: Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka and Sasha Velour (left to right) pose at the ledge of a balcony. The drag queens host “We’re Here,” which will return for its fourth season April 26. (Courtesy of Greg Endries/HBO)
Westwood has found a good home for Yemeni cuisine. House of Mandi opened its doors on March 15 near the corner of Gayley and Kinross Avenue, a brief walk from the university apartments. Read more...
Photo: House of Mandi, a Yemeni restaurant located in Westwood, is pictured. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 21 at 11:37 p.m. While the poet may be tortured, the poems themselves exude both monotony and melodrama. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift dropped her 11th studio album Friday in the form of a surprise double album “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY.” The album explores the singer’s experiences with prior relationships while weaving themes of addiction, manipulation, parenthood and family through the 31-song marathon. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Swift clutches her torso as she lays across pillows and sheets on the cover of “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.” The 2023 TIME Person of the Year released her 11th studio album, which included a surprise follow-up anthology late into the night. (Courtesy of Republic Records)
MiJa Books is changing the landscape of children’s literature, one story at a time. The online bookstore, founded by alumnus Stephanie Reed and her husband Muammar Reed, houses a variety of children’s books that spotlight the adventures and challenges of characters of color, LGBTQ+ protagonists and disabled individuals. Read more...
Photo: Muammar Reed (left) and Stephanie Reed (right) smile for a photo with their daughter. The couple are the co-owners of MiJa Books, an online bookstore dedicated to promoting books about underrepresented communities. (Courtesy of MiJa Books)
This post was updated April 19 at 7:04 p.m. “Another Crab’s Treasure” It’s time to dive into a new aquatic adventure. The second game from indie studio Aggro Crab, “Another Crab’s Treasure,” is slated to release April 25. Read more...
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