Casey McQuiston makes the subway sexy in “One Last Stop.” Released Tuesday, their sophomore novel takes on a more wistful tone than their sprightly debut “Red, White & Royal Blue.” Yearning for a place to feel at home after floating between cities, protagonist August hopes to find it in New York City. Read more...
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Schoolyard fights turn deadly in alumna Angela How’s psychological thriller, “Rock Sugar.” Releasing digitally Tuesday under the alternate North American title “Bullied,” the film navigates the complex relationship between 12-year-old Charlotte (Jacinta Klassen) and her bully Brenda (Lulu Fitz). Read more...
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This post was updated May 31 at 6:25 p.m. Fire is a creative force in “Those Who Wish Me Dead.” Released May 14 and now streaming on HBO Max and playing in select theaters, the film is a story about two lost individuals coming together in the midst of an action thriller that invokes fire in its most emotional moments. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right: Courtesy of Aris Stoulil, courtesy of Emerson Miller)
This post was updated May 31 at 6:24 p.m. FAST at UCLA stitched together both clothing and videos for its annual spring showcase. Marking its first remote event, the fashion club hosted a Zoom event that combined live introductions with a prerecorded fashion show. Read more...
Photo: FAST at UCLA’s annual Spring Showcase stitched together various clips from designers and models alike to debut the organization’s first virtual event. (Chelsea Rose Westman/Daily Bruin)
“Cruella” mixes ’70s fashion, edgy music and its famous Dalmatians in a prequel that would be almost too cruel to miss. Much like its 2014 film “Maleficent,” Disney’s newest live-action follows the origin story of the notorious villain in the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians.” Now playing in theaters and streaming on Disney+ with premier access, “Cruella” takes place in 1970s London amid the contrasting worlds of fashion and music. Read more...
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This year’s JazzReggae Fest is branching out virtually while remaining faithful to its roots. After suspending the festival last year, UCLA’s annual JazzReggae Fest returns with a two-part Zoom show taking place Sunday and Monday. Read more...
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An uplifting art and music installation is finding something to celebrate after a year of isolation. Curated by Tanya Aguiñiga and Mark “Frosty” McNeill, Celebration Spectrum intends to bring people together following such a challenging year. Read more...
Photo: Grand Park’s Celebration Spectrum hopes to bring visitors closer together through outdoor installation art and music. (Courtesy of Maurice de la Falaise, Grand Park)
