Sunday, May 31

Album Review: ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ strikes all the right chords, exceeds cinematic expectations

This post was updated Jan. 19 at 7:39 p.m. At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.” Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across 15 tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cover for A$AP Rocky’s latest release, with the art created by Tim Burton. After an almost decadelong wait since the last album, “Don’t Be Dumb” was released on Jan. 16. (Courtesy of A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC)




Film review: ‘Eternity’ starts off strong but ultimately disappoints with frustrating ending

This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:17 p.m. At times, watching “Eternity” certainly felt like one. A24’s latest thought-provoking film premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in theaters Nov. Read more...

Photo: Luke (Callum Turner) and Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) smile at each other as they sit together with trees in the background. “Eternity” is A24’s latest film, which premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in theaters Nov. 26. (Courtesy of A24)


Restaurant review: Despite quality ingredients, Bread Head’s sandwiches fail to live up to prices

This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:54 p.m. Based on price for quality, it seems Bread Head may have missed its target audience in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: A BLT sandwich from Bread Head is held for the camera. The chain’s newest location opened in Westwood on Nov. 1 and offers quality ingredients but is held back by its high price point. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin)



Q&A: Livvy Marcus explores the value of ‘Suffs’ when ‘women’s rights are under siege’

This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:38 p.m. Livvy Marcus is telling a story of empowerment – both on and off the stage. Making her national tour debut, the actress and musician is currently playing suffragist Doris Stevens in “Suffs,” the Tony Award-winning musical about the American women’s suffrage movement. Read more...

Photo: Livvy Marcus as suffragist Doris Stevens smiles at Dudley Malone (Brandi Porter) during a scene at a bar. The play “Suffs” is inspired by the real-life Stevens’ memoir, “Jailed for Freedom,” and will be running at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Dec. 7.



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