Take Yo-Yo Ma, Gustavo Dudamel and Lang Lang – combine them and multiply by two. Now you have the cultural presence of Leonard Bernstein, said Travis Cross, the conductor of the UCLA Wind Ensemble and Department of Music chair. Read more...
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Dawn Kamoche had to move back to Maryland from Los Angeles, but she didn’t view this as an end to her career in Hollywood. A panel featuring writers Ariella Blejer and Kamoche from the HBO limited series “Sharp Objects,” was held in Royce Hall on Monday. Read more...
Photo: Ariella Blejer and Dawn Kamoche, writers on HBO’s “Sharp Objects,” attended a panel at Royce Hall to discuss their experiences working in Hollywood. (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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: Universal CityWalk’s Voodoo Doughnut boasts a revolving glass display of multiple tiers of sweets. Bubblegum pink walls and eccentric decorations line the store, creating a fitting environment for the location’s offerings. (Jordan Stewart/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Director Andres Esparza utilized everything from cornstarch to food coloring to emphasize the horror in his short film “452.” The third-year English student drew inspiration from horror films like “Hereditary” and “A Quiet Place” to create “452,” which will be finished the first week of November. Read more...
Photo: Jerimiah Sims plays Tony in “452,” a short film following him and Rolland, who wakes up in a mysterious location unable to communicate and relies on physical cues and humming sounds. The film utilizes lengthy silences and heightened music to create a sense of discomfort. (Courtesy of Almarosa Estrada)
“Crazy Rich Asians” was the first film with an all-Asian cast and an Asian-American lead in 25 years. But the film breaking box office records is not necessarily indicative of a sea of change for Asian-American representation, said culinary producer and food stylist Janet Lo – it’s a step toward a larger conversation. Read more...
Photo: UCLA and LCC Theatre Company alumni took the stage at the Northwest Campus Auditorium to discuss Asian-American representation in the media. With the recent representation, especially the popularity of “Crazy Rich Asians,” food stylist and culinary producer Janet Lo said she hopes it becomes more than just a trend. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
The majority of UCLA is gearing up for the night of Oct. 31 with jack-o’-lanterns and cobwebs, but members of Mariachi de Uclatán will spend the evening making music and decorating altars with flowers and photographs. Read more...
Photo: The student ensemble Mariachi de Uclatán will perform its Día de los Muertos performance as part of the Fowler Out Loud series. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)
Los Angeles is supposed to be the City of Stars, but once those stars fade, where do they go? Do they stay behind, forever attached to their final location, spooking guests who dare to enter their domain? Read more...
Photo: The Comedy Store, now known for hosting professional comedians, has a history of murder and death due to the building’s previous use by a Mafia-involved nightclub. The basement was supposedly used for torture, while other deaths have also occurred around the building. (Courtesy of Mike Dillon)
