Two-year-old Benjamin Scheuer received a banjo that was constructed by his father using a cookie tin, rubber bands and a red necktie – his first exposure to music. Read more...
Photo: Benjamin Scheuer will perform his one-man autobiographical musical “The Lion” at Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse. The show documents his personal journeys using seven guitars that are tuned differently to create a variety of sounds and moods. (Courtesy of Shervin Lainez)
Fans better be charmed with The CW’s television reboot of “Charmed.” The CW announced its development Thursday of a rendition of the 1998 to 2006 show “Charmed,” which will take place in the 1970s with a new cast of witches. Read more...
Photo: The CW announced it will remake a prequel version of the 2000s show “Charmed” featuring a new cast of witches. (Creative Commons by Wkikpedystka96 via Wikimedia)
“Hidden Figures” may lack CGI explosions and action-packed fight scenes, but make no mistake – it’s a superhero film. The film relies on the conventional biopic formula – hardship and triumph, based on a true story – but manages to refresh the genre with its powerful narrative, complex performances, comprehensive understanding of discrimination and bold cinematography. Read more...
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For the new year, Daily Bruin A&E writers share what made their reporting experiences in 2016 so memorable. “Alum panelists discuss Asian-American representation in popular media” Olivia Mazzucato I arrived to cover the “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel, hosted by Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company. Read more...
Photo: The “Asian-Americans in Hollywood & Entertainment” panel in October featured actor Leonard Wu, ABC programming manager Stan Pham and YouTuber Chris Dinh. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)
Daily Bruin A&E spent the year reviewing films and albums to help students decide which art is worth their time and money. By the end of 2016, A&E had foregone opportunities to share thoughts on some of the year’s most popular and promising projects. Read more...
Photo: The Netflix original “Stranger Things” became one of the best television shows of 2016, blending science fiction with a story of friendship. (Netflix)
CoryAnne Roberts landed a spot on VH1’s reinvention of “America’s Next Top Model” by posting pictures of herself on Instagram. While browsing through her Instagram, a casting director noticed Robert’s look and asked the second-year undeclared student if she was interested in auditioning for the new season. Read more...
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The sins of the father are often paid for by the children, and Troy Maxson is a man of many sins. Denzel Washington directs and stars as Troy in the film “Fences,” based on the play by August Wilson. Read more...
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