Evanescence’s newest album is a hard pill to swallow. A decade in the making, “The Bitter Truth” is a brief, 47-minute ode to a band that has never quite comfortably fit into any genre. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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March 20, 8:07 am
‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ season 1 recap – episode 1: ‘New World Order’
Warning: spoilers ahead. There is a “New World Order” on the horizon, and “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” delivers it with a haunting timeliness. On the heels of the staggering “WandaVision” finale, the newest Marvel series premiered Friday on Disney+, missing no beats when it comes to ushering in a post-Blip reality while tapping into today’s anxious and uncertain atmosphere. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 19, 4:17 pm
Album review: ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’ is Lana Del Rey’s most personal album yet
Lana Del Rey hints at a departure from her Los Angeles lifestyle of fame in “Chemtrails Over The Country Club.” But with a more-than-impressive follow-up to her career-defining album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!,” it seems like the singer isn’t going anywhere. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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March 18, 11:25 am
Book review: Realities of growing up, supernatural elements mesh in Stephen King’s ‘Later’
Sometimes the worst demons are the ones we create for ourselves. Released March 2 by prolific horror writer Stephen King, “Later” is a coming-of-age story following Jamie Conklin, a spirited young boy who sees dead people. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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March 16, 11:24 am
‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ adds virtual reality to biblical tale
What happens when Judgment Day arrives and there’s no judge? This is one of the driving questions behind the School of Theater, Film and Television’s upcoming production of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” The play proposes a new interpretation of Judas’ famous biblical betrayal and will stream on demand March 18-20. Read more...
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Arts, Music
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March 12, 4:45 pm
Casting predictions for general field winners at the 63rd Grammy Awards
Music’s biggest night is finally here. After a two-month delay, the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is premiering live Sunday. Though the ceremony will be held virtually this year, the new format can still foster fierce competition for the four coveted general field categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 12, 3:19 pm
Maker’s Medium: Amy Fang explores intersection of technology and art through graphic design
The mastery of materials is fundamental to the artistic process and the career goal of any artist in their chosen medium. Every method requires a different skill set and can evoke different reactions in viewers. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year design media arts student worked with a variety of fine arts before setting on graphic design and typography for her medium in the UCLA Design Media Arts program. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin)