As the foliage awakens this spring, so do some of the tastiest restaurants in Los Angeles. From elevated comfort foods to culturally rich eats, foodies will find the spice in these openings. Read more...
Photo: (Shimi Goldberger/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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April 16, 7:12 pm
Video game preview: April showers rain in new releases, continuations this spring
With the fresh flowers beginning to bud, this season’s crop of video games is starting to bloom. As the grass becomes greener and the sun shines more exuberantly, this season of renewal offers an array of spiraling possibilities within the landscape of entertainment. Read more...
Photo: (Monserrat Rodriguez/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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April 16, 12:38 pm
Caroline Sierk’s ‘To Be’ uncovers what it means to be a filmmaker, actor in LA
A one-of-a-kind friendship and a motivating mantra are the inspiration behind Caroline Sierk’s directorial debut. After the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television decided she was not to be a part of its department when she first applied in 2024, third-year political science student Sierk took it upon herself to make her own short film, titled “To Be.” Set in a romanticized 1965 Los Angeles, the movie follows college student Jack Adler, who chooses to look beyond his world of academics as he goes off into the city of stars and meets a fellow dreamer, Diana. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cast of the student short film “To Be” sitting in a booth at Canter’s Deli. The short film focuses on themes of belonging and desire. (Courtesy of Adrian Alvarez)
Arts, Music
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April 15, 11:47 pm
Ali’ikai Kala reflects on LA move in EP ‘The Building Down The Block Is On Fire’
Kala’s music is more than just a thread of his creativity – it’s the whole tapestry. Ali’ikai Kala holds certificates in music business and music production through UCLA Extension. Read more...
Photo: Ali’ikai Kala lies in a grassy meadow while wearing a green shirt and denim jeans with red flowers in the background. The UCLA Extension student released his EP “The Building Down The Block Is On Fire” last month, which draws influences from moving to Los Angeles. (Juliet Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 14, 10:51 am
TV Preview: Long-anticipated new seasons, shows that are coloring screens this spring
This season, television’s slate is budding with fresh stories ready to bloom. As the warm weather washes in and leaves paint with color, television offers a heated lineup sure to satisfy audiences’ content cravings. Read more...
Photo: (By Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations Director)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 13, 8:08 pm
Film preview: Superhero sequels, horror films spring forward on the silver screen
This spring, as flowers bloom, so will the silver screen – with fresh films ready to pop. As the days warm and air turns crisp, there’s no better time to dive into new cinema. Read more...
Photo: (By Joanne Lee / Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 13, 6:13 pm
Rosanna Warren transforms life into written word at Hammer Museum poetry event
This post was updated April 13 at 7:32 p.m. Rosanna Warren translated everyday situations through her poetry for an audience at the Hammer Museum on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Rosanna Warren (left) and Stephen Yesner (right) sit on the stage during a Hammer Museum event. Warren recited poetry and participated in a Q&A segment. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)