Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Tony” is as refreshing as a pot of ice-cold seawater to the face. Director Matt Johnson, known for his mockumentary style, embraces a more deliberate visual language for his biopic on Anthony Bourdain’s early years. Read more...
Photo: Dominic Sessa, who plays Anthony Bourdain, stares into the camera with his arms crossed. “Tony,” directed by Matt Johnson, a biopic on the late James Beard Award-winning chef’s early years hit theaters Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:39 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. 1,618 miles. That’s how far three high school boys drove in a yellow taxi cab to chase their punk rock dreams. Read more...
Photo: Mason Thames as Tommy (left) and Mckenna Grace as Olivia (right) walk through a store. Directed by Lee Kirk and inspired by the band Green Day’s early days on the road, “Nimrods” hit theaters Aug. 14. (Courtesy of IMDb)
For theaters to fill their seats, directors need to give audiences a reason to leave the house. Following the release of films like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” fans have been flocking to theaters. Read more...
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This post was updated Aug. 16 at 2:16 a.m. A new stage-to-film adaptation invites viewers to “Get Down” with the wives of Henry VIII, featuring stunning songwriting but subpar cinematography. Read more...
Photo: Natalie Paris (Jane Seymour), Aimie Atkinson (Katherine Howard), Jarnéia Richard-Noel (Catherine of Aragon), Millie O’Connell (Anne Boleyn), Alexia McIntosh (Anna of Cleves) and Maiya Quansah-Breed (Catherine Parr) (left to right) belt into microphones. “Six: The Musical Live!” graced theaters in the United States on Friday. (Courtesy of Playbill)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:31 p.m. Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album. The Pasadena-born singer released her long-awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: A distorted version of Phoebe Bridgers’ face is shown with blue-green color grading. Bridgers released her highly anticipated third album, “Lost Weekend” on Friday. (Courtesy of 2026 Dead Oceans)
There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight. On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in. Read more...
Photo: Outside Lands attendees gather on Polo Field near the Lands End stage. The sold-out music festival kicked off Friday. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
RÜFÜS DU SOL makes a convincing case: “Music is Better.” The Australian alternative dance band kicked off its third Los Angeles show at Kia Forum on Tuesday night for its North America 2026 tour. Read more...
Photo: James Hunt, the drummer of RÜFÜS DU SOL, smiles at the audience behind his drum set. The Australian alternative dance band performed its third Los Angeles show for its North America 2026 tour at Kia Forum on Tuesday night. (Courtesy of Timothy Norris)
