REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar demonstrates prowess as rapper
DAMN. is yet another conceptually fascinating album from Lamar.
REVIEW: Rabbit Hole explores themes of loss, healing
On Thursday, the Aeneid Theatre Company performed a rehearsal for Rabbit Hole, a Pulitzer prize-winning play written by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Better Call Saul returns with mystery, conflict
Better Call Saul, the spinoff show to the popular television series Breaking Bad, has returned for its third season. The first two seasons of Better Call Saul have not been a disappointment, as creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould produced some of the darkest and most humorous scenes in modern-day television. The third season premiere […]
REVIEW: Clean Bandit disappoints with lackluster concert
Clean Bandit, Zara Larsson and Starley joined forces to electrify Los Angeles at the Fonda Theater on Wednesday. Although its energy resonated through the crowd, Clean Bandit’s performance quality was not up to par with fellow performers. Starley opened the show beautifully, gracing the audience with her soulful vocals and contagiously soothing energy. She waltzed […]
REVIEW: The Edmon serves an elegant array of fine dining options
Ultimately, The Edmon may be out of most college students’ budgets; the restaurant is frequented by celebrities.
REVIEW: Facing Our Truth captivates with short plays
The USC School of Dramatic Arts debuted its production of Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege, tantalizing vignettes about racism, prejudice and injustice in modern-day America on Thursday. The show is comprised of six 10-minute plays, each telling a unique story with different characters. In addition, each was written by […]
REVIEW: The Tales of Hoffmann thrives off attention to detail
Love can often be the best source of artistic inspiration. This message rings true in the LA Opera’s performance of Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. Audiences listened to the story of the poet Hoffmann, who, through the help of his Muse (disguised as his friend Nicklausse), reminisces about the woman he loved and lost […]
REVIEW: Bäcoshop astounds in aesthetic, but its dishes lack quality
With a chic rustic beach vibe, the small restaurant immediately draws in the audience’s eye: Bäcoshop is aesthetically pleasing in its architecture, interior design and food. However, despite such elements, the restaurant’s food leaves much to ask for. Bäcoshop is located in Culver City, on Washington Boulevard and Irving Place. According to the owner and […]
REVIEW: I Called Him Morgan is a tragic tale of love and jazz
Throughout history, there have been various couples in the music industry who have captured the public eye — John Lennon and Yoko Ono immediately come to mind, and which fan of Kurt Cobain has not heard of Courtney Love? Most casual music fans today, however, would not know of Lee and Helen Morgan, the couple […]
REVIEW: T2 Trainspotting is a cult classic sequel that disappoints
The film touches on ideas of age and regret, but the story is not captivating enough to truly uphold them.