This post was updated May 20 at 9:50 a.m. Serving as a bridge between the past and present, Eve Mori has transformed Freud Playhouse into a place where a new generation can watch history vividly come to life. Read more...
Photo: Eve Mori is pictured wearing a red cardigan over a white top in the UCLA Sculpture Garden. A second-year theater student with a focus on directing and scriptwriting, Mori wrote and directed her play, “Himeyuri.” (Charlie Hamilton/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 5 at 11:59 p.m. What does a man know about flying a kite? More than one might think. Written by Athol Fugard and directed by Emily Mann and Tarell Alvin McCraney, the Geffen Playhouse’s production of “‘Master Harold’ …and the Boys” opened in Westwood on April 8. Read more...
Photo: John Kani (left) in a yellow sweater and Nyasha Hatendi (right), kneeling, pose in “‘Master Harold’…and the Boys”. Written by Athol Fugard and directed by Emily Mann and Tarell Alvin McCraney, the production opened at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood on April 8. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
This post was updated May 5 at 10:16 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. While it might not be as timeless as the original, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” still has plenty of style. Read more...
Photo: Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) walk down a blue carpet in front of photographers. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was released Friday and follows Sachs, now an award-winning journalist, as she is hired to become Runway’s features editor in hopes of rebuilding the magazine’s image. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)
This post was updated May 3 at 7:48 p.m. “This Is Our Youth” may be a play centered on young people, but it is meant for everyone – a reminder of the universal experience of youth. Read more...
Photo: Cast members of “This Is Our Youth” pose together. Written by Kenneth Lonergan, the play opens May 1 and will run for three weekends through May 17 at the Two Roads Theater in Studio City. (Courtesy of Paul Zenas)
Kacey Musgraves is “Back On The Wagon” and serving up a fresh set of songs just as great as her past discography. The eight-time Grammy winner released her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover for Kacey Musgraves sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowehere.” Diving back into the sound of her earlier work, the singer’s new LP features her detailed lyricism and multiple collaborations. (Courtesy of Kacey Musgraves, under exclusive license to Lost Highway)
This post was updated April 30 at 8:36 pm. New flowers – and new video games – are blooming all season long. Video game lovers can enjoy a plethora of new and exciting titles that are sure to keep them engaged as the days get longer. Read more...
Photo: (Gina Namkung/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story. Read more...
Photo: Jaafar Jackson, who stars as his uncle Michael Jackson, poses on his toes as a massive audience cheers behind him. “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released April 24 by Lionsgate and follows the 13-time Grammy winner from 1966 to 1988. (Courtesy of IMDb)
