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October 18, 4:29 pm

Film review: ‘Smile 2,’ despite its toothy gore, is little more than an empty smile

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:54 p.m. “Smile 2” is a familiar, fun horror – but nothing to sink your teeth into. Director and writer Parker Finn’s sequel lurched into theaters Friday, inviting audiences back into the “Smile” franchise after the original film’s surprise popularity in 2022. Read more...

Photo: Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) wears a polished red costume and bears a frightened expression. The actress plays a global popstar in “Smile 2,” which released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of Everett Collection)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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October 17, 6:06 pm

Concert review: Erotic, euphoric, electrifying – tour’s no ‘Sweat’ for Charli xcx, Troye Sivan

Charli xcx and Troye Sivan’s joint tour is bringing the heat by serving up dozens of club classics. The co-headlining duo played a second sold-out night of their ongoing “Sweat” tour at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Charli xcx and Troye Sivan perform on stage during their “Sweat” tour at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Tuesday. The ongoing North American concert trek promotes Charli xcx’s album “BRAT” and Sivan’s album “Something To Give Each Other.” (Courtesy of Henry Redcliffe)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 17, 12:31 pm

Women, nonbinary comedians crack up patriarchy in Shenanigans’ ‘Men Aren’t Funny’

There are no cooties at this comedy show. UCLA’s comedy club Shenanigans is once again hosting its “Men Aren’t Funny” show, kicking off their first performance of the year Friday. Read more...

Photo: The cast and crew of the 2023 UCLA Shenanigans comedy show “Men Aren’t Funny” is pictured. The club will perform Friday and aims to highlight women and nonbinary comedians. (Courtesy of Shenanigans Comedy Club)

Arts, Music

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October 16, 1:15 pm

Sumeet Anand Pandey brings Dhrupad music, Indian traditions to UCLA

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 7:49 p.m. The rich history of Dhrupad music is coming to UCLA this fall, starting with a performance this weekend. Read more...

Photo: Sumeet Anand Pandey extends his hand outward while gazing slightly upward during a performance. Anand Pandey is a traditional Dhrupad vocalist and musician who was raised in Patna, India, and will be at UCLA until March as a Fulbright Professional Fellow. (Courtesy of Hajdu János/House of Music)

Arts, Film & TV

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October 15, 10:10 pm

UCLA cinema, media studies program challenges classical view of science fiction

International science fiction filmmakers, often sidelined by Hollywood, are shining brightly at UCLA. The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s cinema and media studies program debuted their long-awaited film series “Science Fiction Against the Margins” on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Shown is a still from “Sleep Dealer” by Alex Rivera. The UCLA Film & Television Archive began their international film series “Science Fiction Against the Margins” on Oct. 4 and will run until Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Alex Rivera. Photo illustration by Ingrid Leng / Daily Bruin staff) Photo credit: Ingrid Leng


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