Saturday, March 28

‘She Kills Monsters’ brings fantasy, drama to life in theater production

This post was updated Nov. 17 at 11:47 p.m. “She Kills Monsters” is bringing the world of fantasy adventure to life. Presented by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, the comedy-drama play marks the first in-person Mainstage production of the season since the start of the pandemic with its opening performance Thursday. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s first Mainstage production of the year, “She Kills Monsters,” will open Thursday, featuring 10-foot puppets and monster costumes. (Emily Kohen/Daily Bruin)


Coterie Couture: Metrosexuality challenges mainstream male fashion with ties to femininity

What someone wears speaks volumes about who they are as a person, and the same can be said for the styles associated with various movements and cultures. Read more...

Photo: As part of their interactive installation exploring gender and novel preferences, UCLA graduate student Patty Gone reads a book in a floral satin robe, seated beneath a sign that reads “Mancave open 24/7.” Exploring gender from a separate angle, the metrosexual movement of the ’90s incorporated elements of stereotypical feminine routines and built upon the male desire to be desired. (Courtesy of Patty Gone)



UCLA research initiative to screen film examining anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Chechnya

A research initiative is bringing the experiences of gay men in Chechnya to the Los Angeles community. On Wednesday, the Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative at the Luskin School of Public Affairs will be screening the Emmy-winning documentary “Welcome To Chechnya” to raise awareness of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Chechnya, a region in Russia. Read more...

Photo: The Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative at the Luskin School of Public Affairs will be hosting a screening of Emmy-winning documentary “Welcome to Chechnya” on Wednesday. (Courtesy of HBO)


‘Succession’ season 3 recap – episode 5: ‘Retired Janitors of Idaho’

Months of drama and backstabbing have all been leading to this. The annual shareholder meeting that has been teased for the past two seasons has finally arrived midway through the third season of “Succession.” On this crucial day that will define the fate of the company, the Roy family scrambles behind the scenes to appease shareholders and potential competitors alike, barely holding it together for the optics. Read more...

Photo: Brian Cox plays Logan Roy in “Succession.” (Courtesy of Macall B. Polay/HBO)


Speaker series at Fowler Museum examines graffiti brushstrokes as fine art form

From crayons to graffiti, Alex Kizu has drawn his childhood passion into a career. On Tuesday, artist Alex Kizu, who creates art under the name DEFER, will speak with host Gustavo Tepetla about his experience of being one of the original pioneers of the early Los Angeles graffiti scene as part of the “DISRUPT the Fowler” series. Read more...

Photo: Alex Kizu, who creates art under the name DEFER, will be participating in the series “DISRUPT the Fowler” on Tuesday to discuss his graffiti work. (Courtesy of DEFER)


Restaurant review: Lulu elevates the museum cafe, hammers home environmentally conscious menu

Lulu is lightening up Westwood’s palate. Spearheaded by chefs Alice Waters and David Tanis, the restaurant opened Thursday at the Hammer Museum. Dedicated to sustainable practices, local sourcing and regenerative agriculture, Lulu marks food activist Waters’ first Los Angeles location and newest restaurant in 40 years – and the food came prepared to impress. Read more...

Photo: The Hammer Museum’s newest addition is the restaurant Lulu, which was opened by chefs Alice Waters and David Tanis. Founded upon a basis of environmental sustainability, the eatery features an a la carte menu and a three-course prix fixe menu. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)