New thriller “Prisoners” keeps its audience alert and anxious while spinning every parent’s worst fear: a child gone missing. The film keeps an intense tone while presenting a carefully crafted plot that grips viewers with both its intelligence and terror. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle, Music
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September 16, 1:53 pm
Venice Beach Music Fest to showcase local artists, performers
Belly dancers, rock bands and a dub reggae improvisational group will all be performing right next to the Pacific Ocean at this year’s Venice Beach Music Fest. Read more...
Photo: Violinist and vocalist Lili Haydn performs at last year’s Venice Beach Music Fest.
Arts, Music
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September 16, 12:09 am
UCLA Bruin Bash 2013 to feature Tyga, E-40
With Bruin Bash 2013 only a week away, the Campus Events Commission and the Cultural Affairs Commission have released this year’s lineup. This year’s Bruin Bash lineup is taking a strictly hip-hop feel with California rappers Tyga and E-40. Read more...
Photo: Last year’s Bruin Bash featured Panamanian hip hop duo Las Rakas, indie rock band Ra Ra Riot and hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang.
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 11, 8:56 pm
Vote for the best of UCLA
How long did it take you to find your favorite place to nap at UCLA? Your go-to late-night grub spot? Help incoming students save time and vote for the "Best of UCLA". Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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September 9, 1:40 am
Love or Hate: What songs of the summer are worth a second listen?
By Sebastian Torrelio As the summer comes to a close, students begin to return from their fun in the sun, settle down for the start of the school year and wait for the solemn mood to set in. Read more...
Arts, Music
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September 9, 1:37 am
Brad Carter launches Kickstarter campaign to record album after his brain surgery video goes viral
In an operating room with his skull and brain exposed, Brad Carter jammed on his guitar, specially made from crates used to store shotgun shells. Dr. Read more...
Photo: Carter uses a fingerpicking style inspired by flamenco and classical guitar styles he learned at an early age. The effect that his disease had on his playing technique influenced him to find treatment immediately.
Arts, Film & TV
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September 9, 1:32 am
Movie review: ‘Riddick’
With the innumerable remakes, reboots and sequels deluging Hollywood recently, “Riddick,” the third installment in the “Riddick” series, warrants anticipatory disappointment. However, “Riddick” proves to be an exception, never rising above expectations for a summer action movie but still remaining an enjoyable distraction. Read more...