Seventeen years later, it’s the one where they finally reunite. Directed by Ben Winston and executive produced by the six main cast members, “Friends: The Reunion” is now available to stream on HBO Max. Read more...
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May 26, 6:26 pm
Restaurant review: Alfred Coffee brings original brews but steep prices to Westwood
Toss your Starbucks card – Alfred Coffee is Westwood’s hottest brew. The Los Angeles-based coffee shop chain unveiled its newest Westwood location Monday. Located across from the Hammer Museum, Alfred Coffee brings well-crafted beverages and vibrant interior decor to Westwood Village. Read more...
Photo: On Monday, Alfred Westwood Village opened its doors and began serving beverages and bold interior design to Bruins. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
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May 21, 3:41 pm
Album review: Olivia Rodrigo’s sweet songwriting delivers tale of teenage heartbreak in ‘SOUR’
This post was updated May 23 at 7:03 p.m. Olivia Rodrigo is sour with a sweet aftertaste. After her record-breaking hit “drivers license” blasted through car radios around the nation, Rodrigo has officially released her debut album “SOUR” on Friday. Read more...
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May 21, 1:40 pm
Album review: Twenty One Pilots delivers dynamic sound, battles inauthenticity in ‘Scaled and Icy’
Twenty One Pilots has scaled up its production and chilled out its melodies. While better known for its Tumblr-esque emo hits like “Stressed Out” and “Ride,” the duo’s sixth studio album “Scaled and Icy” is a significant deviation from its alternative sound. Read more...
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May 20, 5:37 pm
Movie review: ‘Army of the Dead’ delivers engaging action, fails to subvert tired zombie tropes
Though not quite back from the dead, the mainstream zombie subgenre definitely has new life now that Zack Snyder is back in the game. Snyder’s newest film “Army of the Dead” is set to come out on Netflix on Friday and is currently playing in select theaters, including the newly renovated Landmark Westwood. Read more...
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May 18, 5:58 pm
Film recommendations for AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers have always been bringing their experiences to screens big and small. From viewing a documentary about the historical precedents of AAPI hate to a heartfelt romantic comedy, celebrate this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by looking back on AAPI filmmakers’ richly layered narratives throughout cinema history. Read more...
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May 10, 12:32 pm
TV review: ‘That Damn Michael Che’ gives the ‘Weekend Update’ star a chance to shine on his own
Michael Che’s comedic talent continues to shine separately from the “Weekend Update” desk at “Saturday Night Live.” Released Thursday on HBO Max and executive produced by “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, “That Damn Michael Che” is a six-episode, exploratory foray into the mind of the longtime “SNL” cast member and “Weekend Update” co-anchor. Read more...
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