Thursday, June 26

Winner Takes All: Finding ‘the 1’ best, most influential Taylor Swift album

Following the release of her 10th studio album “Midnights,” Taylor Swift announced Tuesday that she will embark on “The Eras Tour” in spring 2023, a live tour encompassing all 10 of her albums. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by nine multicolored grids related to her past albums, Taylor Swift looks forward on the poster for the singer-songwriter’s most recent tour announced Tuesday. In this edition of “Winner Takes All,” the Arts editors discuss Swift’s most impactful works. (Courtesy of Republic Records)


‘The White Lotus’ season 2 recap – episode 1: ‘Ciao’

This post was updated Nov. 1 at 8:59 p.m. The White Lotus is welcoming guests back to paradise.   The second season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” finds a new vacation spot in the titular hotel chain’s Sicily location. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Aubrey Plaza, Will Sharpe, Theo James and Meghann Fahy join the cast of “The White Lotus.” The second season of the HBO show premiered Oct. 30. (Courtesy of HBO)


Film Review: ‘The Good Nurse’ lacks great suspense for its serial killer plot

“The Good Nurse” walks a very thin IV line. Released Wednesday on Netflix, the medical drama is inspired by the investigation and arrest of serial killer Charles Cullen. Read more...

Photo: Eddie Redmayne (left) and Jessica Chastain (right) play Charles Cullen and Amy Loughren in “The Good Nurse.” Based on the true crimes of serial killer Charles Cullen, the film debuted on Netflix Oct. 26. (Courtesy of JoJo Whilden/Netflix)


Concert review: King Princess fights for her claim to the throne in Los Angeles show

This post was updated Oct. 30 at 8:12 p.m. King Princess reminded audiences who wears the crown. The artist headlined The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Thursday for “The Hold On Baby Tour,” pegged to her sophomore album of the same name. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by purple and pink lighting, King Princess sings with her guitar in hand. The pop rock singer performed at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Thursday. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


TV review: ‘House of the Dragon’ delivers drama but falls victim to pacing issues

Warning: Spoilers ahead. “House of the Dragon” is artfully flying viewers back to King’s Landing. Released Sunday, the 10th episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” concluded its first season on a cliffhanger that sets up the battle over the throne in the second season. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “House of the Dragon” stares outward in front of a bricked fortress. The HBO series recently wrapped up its first season on Oct.23.(Courtesy of Liam Daniel/HBO)


Film review: ‘Aftersun’ illuminates nuanced father-daughter dynamic in nostalgic haze

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 8:10 p.m. ​​​​Equally endearing as it is devastating, “Aftersun” refuses to be a fading memory. Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, the filmmaker’s feature-length debut chronicles father-daughter duo Calum (Paul Mescal) and Sophie (Frankie Corio) and their vacation to a Turkish resort. Read more...

Photo: Frankie Corio (left) and Paul Mescal (right) play father-daughter duo Sophie and Calum in A24’s “Aftersun.” Released Friday, the film was written and directed by Charlotte Wells. (Courtesy of A24)


Album review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ concept becomes lost in experimental synth haze

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 8:04 p.m. Maybe midnight isn’t actually the best time for Taylor Swift to be making music. After a surprise announcement of its release, the pop singer dropped her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Taylor Swift holds a lighter on the cover of “Midnights.” The singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album released Friday. (Courtesy of Republic Records)