This post was updated Oct. 10 at 9:12 p.m. Contemporary pop hits have sounded hollower without the regular inclusion of girl groups in the Western musical landscape. Read more...
Photo: (Sid Francis/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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October 4, 4:39 pm
Album review: Coldplay’s new release ‘Moon Music’ fails to live up to its rock legacy
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:36 p.m. Coldplay’s newest album aimed for the moon but fell far short of being out of this world. Read more...
Photo: A rainbow arc of light curves through space against a blue galactic background on the cover of Coldplay’s 10th studio album “Moon Music.” The British rock band’s latest project features 10 songs and was released Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Parlophone Records Limited and Coldplay)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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October 4, 3:23 pm
Film review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ reimagines classic characters, delivers haunting narrative
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a dark, symphonic crescendo into madness, redefining chaos. Slicing into theaters Friday, director Todd Phillips’ audacious sequel to his 2019 phenomenon, “Joker,” is a visceral exploration of love and madness. Read more...
Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (right) returns to his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck alongside Lady Gaga (left) as Lee Quinzel in “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Written and directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel hit theaters everywhere Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
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October 3, 4:33 pm
Second Take: School phone bans, Instagram Teen Accounts both imperfect solutions
Teenagers are caught in a battle for the future of their feeds. Instagram announced its novel Teen Accounts feature Sept. 17, outlining how users under 18 would soon discover content and messaging restrictions imposed on their accounts. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is a graphic from Meta’s introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts. The feature, which is intended to make the social media platform safer for users under the age of 18, was announced Sept. 17. (Courtesy of Meta)
Arts, Lifestyle
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October 3, 3:28 pm
Academics host 24-hour reading of Palestinian writer Edward Said’s ‘Out of Place’
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 8:15 p.m. It’s not every day one can listen to a book reading for 24 hours straight. Twenty-seven UCLA departments and units collaborated to host a 24-hour reading of Edward Said’s 1999 memoir “Out of Place” from Tuesday to Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is a man standing at a podium reading a book in UCLA’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. The event featuredd a reading of Edward Said’s 1999 memoir, “Out of Place.” (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Film & TV
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October 3, 1:42 pm
Alumni films ‘Hickey,’ ‘Esperanza’ recognized at PBS SoCal’s FINE CUT festival
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 7:49 p.m. UCLA alumni are setting the stage for efficacious storytelling through short films. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, PBS SoCal’s annual FINE CUT festival of films showcases student films from across Southern California and provides networking opportunities for participants. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Giovanna Molina (center) wears a black dress and accepts her award for best narrative short film. PBS SoCal held its 25th anniversary FINE CUT festival of student films at Landmark Theaters Sunset on Sept. 10. (Courtesy of PBS SoCal)
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October 2, 4:53 pm
Video game preview: New releases this fall to bring excitement with remakes, series continuations
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 8:22 p.m. With the crispness of autumn settling in, the season’s top video games are ripe for discovery. As the leaves turn and the air cools, this harvest season brings a variety of immersive stories and nostalgic comforts. Read more...
Photo: (Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Sony, Courtesy of Saber Interactive, Courtesy of Meta, Courtesy of Nintendo, Courtesy of Konami)