Monday, June 30

TV review: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ establishes canonical continuity in premiere episode

Warning: spoilers ahead. The “Clone Wars’” legacy continues on “Star Wars” Day. Exactly one year after the finale of the seventh and final season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” ushers in a new era of “Star Wars” storytelling on Disney+ that builds on the long-standing acclaim of the former show. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.)


Album review: girl in red experiments with genres in new album, but falls short of emotional depth

girl in red is expanding the color palette of her music. After the viral success of her breakout single “i wanna be your girlfriend,” the Norwegian singer-songwriter, also known as Marie Ulven, has released her debut album, “if i could make it go quiet.” Co-produced by Matias Tellez, the record is an introduction to a new side of Ulven, laden with distortion and experimenting with genres like hyperpop and house that go beyond her past EPs, while foregrounding her distinct songwriting voice of blunt, biting lyrics. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of AWAL Recordings)


Restaurant review: Shokugeki BBQ features diverse, affordable Asian cuisine in Westwood

Shokugeki BBQ takes the term “friendly neighborhood barbecue” to a whole new level. Named after a word for a food war in a Japanese show, Shokugeki BBQ had its second pop-up event on Sunday in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: Operated by UCLA students out of an apartment building on Veteran Avenue, Shokugeki BBQ had its second pop-up event on Sunday. With reasonable prices and large portions, the restaurant brings Bruins home-cooked Asian cuisine. (Courtesy of Phoebe Chan)




TV review: Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ summons excellence in ambitious adaptation

Warning: spoilers ahead. The push and pull of shadow and light spark an unforgettable journey in Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone.” The serialized adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s titular trilogy and sequel duology, “Six of Crows,” premiered Friday, and the first half of the eight-episode series is a veritable delight for fans of young adult fantasy television. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Netflix)




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