Paul Dano’s directorial debut follows a family patriarch who extinguishes fires in the Montana mountains as his son attempts to put out fires at home. “Wildlife” delivers a compelling mix of whimsy and drama in a film not characterized by a swift-moving plot, but rather the measured and careful development of its characters. Read more...
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In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Read more...
Photo: Halo-halo, a Filipino dessert, is served at B Sweet Dessert Bar and contains 13 different ingredients, including jackfruit and sweet beans. The vibrant layers of the dessert are blended together – halo-halo translates to “mix-mix” in Tagalog, the store’s manager said. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Objects that have never left Kenya before are now traveling America. “World on the Horizon: Swahili Arts Across the Indian Ocean” is an exhibition opening Sunday and on display until Feb. Read more...
Photo: “World on the Horizon: Swahili Arts Across the Indian Ocean,” will be on display in the Fowler Museum on Sunday until Feb. 10. The exhibit holds a collection of art and artifacts from East Africa, specifically the Swahili coast. Erica P. Jones, associate curator of African arts at the Fowler, said the collection is meant to explore the significance of the Swahili coast to the rest of the world. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)
Morality in times of survival is questioned as Holocaust survivors attempt to move on in “A Splintered Soul.” The play, premiering at the International City Theatre on Friday, follows a group of Polish Holocaust survivors as they attempt to cope with their traumatic experiences while assimilating into American culture. Read more...
Photo: Stephen Rockwell (left), alongside alumni Quinn Francis (center) and Brandon Root (right), star in “A Splintered Soul,” a play following a group of Polish Holocaust survivors attempting to overcome their trauma as they assimilate into American culture. (Courtesy of Tracey Roman)
Los Angeles’ blend of midnight movies, cult screenings and historic theaters offers late-night scares and childhood nostalgia back in the theater. Join columnist Nina Young as she attends different cult screenings each week to find out why audiences stay out so late after dark. Read more...
Photo: The Rooftop Cinema Club screened “The Sandlot” at their downtown location for the second time in the past few months, in their attempt to appeal to millennial audiences. To emphasize the childlike nature of the film, the venue provided oversized versions of children’s games, such as Jenga and Connect Four. (Nina Young/Daily Bruin)
“Convolution” explores consciousness through light, sound and the scent of a kombucha scoby. Hosted by UCLA Design Media Arts, the “Convolution” exhibition will feature the works of 11 2019 MFA candidates at the New Wight Gallery in UCLA’s Broad Art Center. Read more...
Photo: MFA student Samuel Congdon is one of the artists participating in Thursday’s “Convolution” exhibition. The preview show aims to explore consciousness through senses like slight, smell and sound, integrating technology and performative art. Congdon’s piece features glowing pedestals and a musical component, paying homage to past loves. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
This post was updated Oct. 19 at 12:12 p.m. Grammy-winning artists will provide students with an insider’s look into the music industry. Conversation and a Q&A with DJ sister-duo NERVO will jumpstart the Music Industry Committee at UCLA’s 2018 “Office Hours” series Wednesday at the Jan Popper Theater in the Herb Alpert School of Music. Read more...
Photo: Liv and Mim Nervo of NERVO will take part in “Office Hours,” a series hosted by the Music Industry Committee at UCLA. They are the first artists featured this school year, as the club will be putting effort into talking to more females than they did last year, co-founder David Brik said. (Courtesy of NERVO)
