As flowers come into bloom this spring, so do several rising artists. From electronic musicians to potential folk icons, a variety of artists have released or will release new albums in 2025. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts Columns
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
|
April 4, 4:06 pm
Film review: Uninspired plot, 1-dimensional characters send ‘A Minecraft Movie’ to The Nether
This post was updated April 6 at 9:16 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “A Minecraft Movie” is far from a diamond in the rough – it’s just rough. Read more...
Photo: From left to right: Sebastian Hansen (Henry), Danielle Brooks (Dawn) and Emma Myers (Natalie) stand in front of cubed trees and green landscape. The trio starred alongside Jack Black (Steve) and Jason Momoa (Garrett) in “A Minecraft Movie,” released in theaters everywhere April 4. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
|
April 3, 2:45 pm
Second Take: Social perceptions of pop music as emasculating lead to less relevant male stars
This post was updated April 3 at 8:28 p.m. Now more than ever, male pop stars are hard to come by. Female artists are taking the reins and defining the current pop landscape. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
|
March 15, 5:17 pm
Winter music video roundup: Complex symbolism from award-winning veterans synthesizes storytelling and song
As winter quarter reaches its conclusion, it is time to revisit the visuals that made the season dynamic. A variety of female artists delivered unforgettable music videos for their singles, pulling from nostalgic television programs and original concepts to craft vibrant stories. Read more...
Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
|
March 14, 6:52 pm
Second Take: Regardless of gender, Oscars should respect nominated acts’ sexual autonomy
Editor’s note: This article includes a mention of rape that may be disturbing to some readers. There is nothing wrong with an actor baring it all to win an Oscar – but that doesn’t mean it should always happen. Read more...
Photo: (Ingrid Leng/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
|
March 11, 6:49 pm
Second Take: PlayStation outage highlights necessity of direct ownership of games
This post was updated March 12 at 9:05 p.m. PlayStation’s latest L has gamers concerned about the future of games as entertainment. PlayStation’s servers experienced an outage from the evening of Feb. Read more...
Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
|
March 10, 3:42 pm
Technical Difficulties: Pervasiveness of gambling presents societal problems
This post was updated March 30 at 9:19 p.m. America is taking a gamble with its new favorite hobby. Three sports betting ads played at the Super Bowl, representing on America’s biggest stage an industry that was predicted to collect around $35 billion in (legal) bets last year. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin)