Saturday, March 21

Second Take: History of ‘Saturday Night Live’ proves its importance in entertainment, society

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 7:57 p.m. After 50 years on air, the success of “Saturday Night Live” doesn’t need to be measured in laughter. Read more...

Photo: Promotional art for the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is shown. The late-night sketch comedy series will celebrate its anniversary with a three-hour special this weekend. (Courtesy of G.E.M.A.)



Album review: The Lumineers’ timely lyrics shine on ‘Automatic’ despite mediocre instrumentation

This post was updated Feb. 17 at 7:48 p.m. The Lumineers’ newest album is automatically divergent from their previous works. Known for their stomp-and-holler sound and singalong melodies, The Lumineers are introducing a fresh note with their fifth studio album, “Automatic.” While the project consists of a laconic 11 songs spanning less than 33 minutes, its extraordinary lyrics provide a lasting impression, even when the instrumentation noticeably fizzles out. Read more...

Photo: A variety of colorful rectangles of different sizes and shades form the cover of The Lumineers’ album “Automatic,” released Feb. 14. The LP is the band’s fifth full-length project and first since 2022’s “BRIGHTSIDE.” (Courtesy of Dualtone Music Group, a division of MNRK Records)


Second Take: ‘Situationships’ are a tool to circumvent responsibility, shaped by social media

This post was updated Feb. 13 at 9:05 p.m. We have found ourselves in a sticky situation…ship. The term “situationship” has emerged as the latest relationship type among Generation Z adults and adolescents. Read more...

Photo: Photographed are two people holding hands while seated. Situationships have been present in various forms of media, which is then consumed by an audience influenced by romance culture. (Andrew Diaz/Daily Bruin)




Film Review: ‘Love Hurts’ has little to love, from confused relationships to plot-line pitfalls

Warning: spoilers ahead This one hurts. “Love Hurts” leapt into theaters Friday, begging stunt specialist Jonathan Eusebio to stick the landing with a couple Oscars sweethearts leading his directorial debut. Read more...

Photo: Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose sport black accented outfits and stand facing each other. The pair stars in the action-comedy “Love Hurts” that released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)



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