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August 31, 5:48 pm

Book review: ‘A Multitude of Dreams’ is a convoluted mess of poor worldbuilding

This post was updated Sept. 4 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Readers will struggle to stay awake during “A Multitude of Dreams.” A reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death,” Mara Rutherford’s latest novel takes place in a fictional land ravaged by a deadly disease known as the mori roja. Read more...

Photo: The cover of “A Multitude of Dreams” is pictured. Mara Rutherford’s latest novel is a reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death.” (Courtesy of Inkyard Press)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 4, 5:08 pm

Theater Review: The musical ‘Les Misérables’ offers stellar displays and impassioned vocals

This post was updated Aug. 6 at 6:15 p.m. “Les Misérables” has been revitalized with a fervor beyond audiences’ wildest dreams. Producer Cameron Mackintosh’s reconception of the beloved musical has reached California on its North American tour, bringing a galvanizing French drama to the heart of Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: The company of “Les Misérables” sings “One Day More” with their fists held high to close out the musicians first act. Based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel of the same name, the production will run at the Hollywood Pantages Theater through Sept. 10. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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August 1, 3:34 pm

Album review: ITZY delivers a diversity of distinct sounds in ‘KILL MY DOUBT’

Cooking up a fresh sound isn’t always a piece of “CAKE,” but ITZY’s latest release scores more than one “Kill Shot.” Monday marked the start of the K-pop group’s latest musical showdown with the release of its seventh EP, “KILL MY DOUBT.” Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna are back with six tracks, each promising a distinct flavor. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in athletic wear, Yuna, Ryujin, Lia, Yeji and Chaeryeong (left to right) pose on the cover of “KILL MY DOUBT.” The K-pop group released its seventh EP with the title track “CAKE” on Monday. (Courtesy of JYP Entertainment / Republic Records / IMPERIAL)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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July 30, 1:04 pm

Restaurant review: ixlb DimSum Eats serves tasty, affordable options despite inconsistency

This post was updated Aug. 20 at 8:56 p.m. Despite its flaws, ixlb DimSum Eats will touch the hearts of Bruins and foodies alike. This July, the dim sum outlet unwrapped its second location in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Various dishes served at ixlb DimSum Eats sit on a grey surface. The dim sum restaurant recently opened a new location in Westwood. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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July 21, 3:26 pm

Film review: ‘Oppenheimer’ employs unprecedented technical brilliance to redefine biopic genre

With astounding reinvention, “Oppenheimer” detonates the very form of the biopic. Sonically shattering silver screens starting Friday, the film written and directed by Christopher Nolan details the tangled legacy of J. Read more...

Photo: Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in “Oppenheimer.” Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, the historical biopic premiered July 21. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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July 21, 2:43 pm

Film review: Life in plastic may be fantastic, but ‘Barbie’ connects through the human struggle

This post was updated July 23 at 5:29 p.m. Any day at the theater can be the best day ever when “Barbie” is playing. On Friday, director Greta Gerwig unboxed the story of the widely adored fashion doll as Barbie Land and the Real World collide. Read more...

Photo: Margot Robbie plays the titular role in “Barbie.” Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film premiered July 21. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)


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