Wednesday, February 11

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Arts, Film & TV

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March 12, 11:12 pm

Oscars 2022: UCLA lecturer helps guide cultural representation on ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

This post was updated March 27 at 9:43 p.m. From cultural nuances to character naming, accurate representation is a team effort. For Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” this team was the Southeast Asia Story Trust. Read more...

Photo: Asian languages and cultures lecturer Juliana Wijaya worked as a linguist for Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon.” As a member of the Southeast Asia Story Trust, Wijaya reviewed character names to ensure accurate language representation in the film. (Photo by Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin. Photo illustration by Megan Fu/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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March 11, 4:34 pm

Album review: Repetitive arrangements obscure lyrical depth on Rex Orange County’s ‘WHO CARES?’

This post was updated March 14 at 6:16 p.m. For Rex Orange County, “Who cares?” is not a rhetorical question. In his self-reflective fourth full-length album, Rex Orange County crafts a narrative of purpose, self-doubt and the loss of love. Read more...

Photo: Rex Orange County returns with orchestral elements in his fourth studio album “WHO CARES?” (Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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March 11, 3:38 pm

Film review: Playful animation elements color adolescent experience in Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’

Everyone grows up – some into giant, fluffy red pandas. Pixar’s latest feature “Turning Red” is centered around the story of a Chinese Canadian 13-year-old girl named Meilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang). Read more...

Photo: Pixar’s “Turning Red” follows young Chinese Canadian teenager Meilin Lee as she navigates puberty and cultural identity after transforming into a giant red panda. (Courtesy of Disney+)

Arts, Music

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March 9, 9:50 pm

Joe’s Oasis to bring new rhythm to UCLA campus lunchtimes

This post was updated March 9 at 10:34 p.m. Joe’s Oasis plans to provide a musical respite for the UCLA community. Joe’s Oasis will be a recurring series of live jazz performances that will begin Thursday. Read more...

Photo: Computer science and medicine professor Joe DiStefano is working with ethnomusicology professor Steven Loza to create Joe’s Oasis, a jazz event that aims to bring jazz to UCLA’s community. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)

Arts, Lifestyle

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March 9, 9:38 pm

Killer Sweetss jewelry business delivers eye candy with a personal touch

This post was updated March 9 at 10:33 p.m. Killer Sweetss’ candy-colored jewelry is handcrafted with care. Founded by second-year education and social transformation and psychology student Luz Martinez, the small business sells an array of colorful and customizable jewelry pieces through its website and social media platforms. Read more...

Photo: Second-year education and social transformation and psychology student Luz Martinez founded Killer Sweetss with her customers and culture in mind. She started the business over the pandemic and said the jewelry business draws inspiration from nature, spirituality and her heritage. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)


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