Warner Bros. is done clowning around. In 2016, the critically condemned “Suicide Squad” left audiences frantically fleeing theaters to find solace in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. Read more...
Arts Columns
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 15, 5:12 pm
Album review: ‘Liberation’
Christina Aguilera’s “Liberation” aims to paint a picture of female empowerment, but leaves listeners with a muddled image instead. Six years after the release of her pop-driven album “Lotus,” Aguilera hearkens back to the R&B and soul influence that characterizes her earlier work, also layering in more modern elements, such as trap beats reminiscent of Migos’ music. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of RCA Records)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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June 6, 10:54 pm
Screening Science: ‘2036 Origin Unknown’ must live up to past films to be out of this world
Science is everywhere, especially in movies and TV shows, ranging from the chemistry in “Breaking Bad” to the physics in “Gravity.” But not all of the “science” is actually science. Read more...
Photo: (Nicole Anisgard Parra/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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June 6, 8:26 pm
Wine About It: The quarter ends on a sweet note with moscato wine
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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June 6, 8:17 pm
Bookmarked: Ooga Booga’s uninviting aura, stark aesthetic left something to be desired
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented toward horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin columnist Clea Wurster ventured to Chinatown to visit Ooga Booga, an art print bookstore, for the tenth installment of her column “Bookmarked.” Wurster enjoyed the eclectic mix of products the store offered, but found the store’s environment uninviting. (Bilal Ismail Ahmed/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 30, 10:22 pm
Screening Science: ‘Upgrade’ hints at potential treatments using AI technology, exoskeleton suits
“Upgrade” brings the once novel idea of a Robocop up-to-date with today’s technologies. Coming out Friday, the film shows mechanic Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green) surviving a horrendous car crash and witnessing his wife’s murder. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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May 30, 12:15 am
Wine About It: Pinot gris lives up to name as gray, dull, pond water-looking wine
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. Read more...