This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:19 p.m. Two years, two Elvis-related biopics. The oversaturation of the genre has never been more glaring. Biographical pictures are films featuring stories – accurate or embellished – of real-life figures, which can include an overview of their lives or focus on specific notable events. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:36 p.m. Sofia Coppola is taking viewers back to Graceland – but from an unprecedented angle. Known for her intimate style and narratives illuminating women isolated at the hands of imposing men, Coppola tackles one of the most iconic – and detested – women in all of pop culture history in her latest feature film, “Priscilla.” A figure whose story is as intoxicating as it is alarming, Priscilla Presley’s life has only ever been depicted on screen as a B-plot to Elvis’ – until now. Read more...
Photo: Cailee Spaeny (left) and Jacob Elordi (right) play Priscilla and Elvis Presley in “Priscilla.” Sofia Coppola’s feature film, which released Friday, spotlights the former wife of the late musician. (Courtesy of A24)
This post was updated Nov. 5 at 8:31 p.m. Wolfsglen is carving its place as the wolf of the food street. Located at the edge of Westwood, the one-year-old restaurant is beckoning in a new fall menu this season. Read more...
Photo: The interior of Wolfsglen is pictured. The one-year-old restaurant recently established a new menu in alignment with the fall season. (Courtesy of Wolfsglen)
Warning: spoilers ahead. At Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, fans and newcomers alike will be dying to grab a slice. Released Friday, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” brings the legendary video game series of the same name to the big screen after nearly a decade of dominance in the indie horror genre. Read more...
Photo: Three animatronics from Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are pictured. The horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on the hit video game franchise of the same name, premiered Friday. (Courtesy of Patti Perret/Universal Pictures)
This Halloween, classic films are the spoo-key to a smile. With an array of treats ranging from haunting horror to family-friendly fun, the holiday has inspired some of Hollywood’s most spellbinding releases. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 27 at 1:35 a.m. Split between terror and titters, Halloween Horror Nights brings about another year of undead frights. Open until Oct. Read more...
Photo: A cloaked, skeletal figure stands by a makeshift graveyard. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Hollywood will be open until Oct. 31. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:07 p.m. A new Korean cafe offering organic desserts will leave Bruins buzzing. Honey Krush officially opened Sept. 23 as a health-conscious option for South Korean-inspired dessert and protein-based recipes in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: The entrance to Honey Krush is pictured. The new cafe recently opened in Westwood and offers a variety of drinks and protein-based meals. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
