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Ring in summer with this year’s blockbusters
As finals approach, here are the best movies to celebrate once they’re all over.
Writers and readers come together at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
The festival took place over two days and included author panels, book signings, vendors, performances, food and more.
Kaufman choreographers showcase spring compositions
BFA juniors and seniors performed their original choreography Thursday.
LACMA delivers historic Ruscha retrospective
The exhibit “ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN” features works from the figure of Los Angeles art.
Designers unveil original pieces at spring show
The Fashion Industry Association presented “Sonder,” its latest entry into the canon of modern fashion.
Celebrate Armenian History Month with these musicians
Michel Legrand and Bei Ru lead this crop of talented artists to honor this April.
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I find joy in judging CDs
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
I find joy in judging CDs
What started out as picking a random J-pop CD has now become an ever-growing collection.
Sun sets on Indio’s music-lover mecca
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was a sun-soaked feast for the senses.
Taylor Swift stumbles as chairman of ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’ but re-orients in ‘THE ANTHOLOGY’
The starlet surprised fans with a double album release Friday.
Music lovers unite for Coachella Week 2, Day 2
Fans flocked to the desert for the festival’s electric second day, many celebrating 4/20.
Artists stun at Day 1 of Coachella’s second weekend
The Daily Trojan covered the music lovers’ mecca live for the first time, and the start of 2024’s Weekend 2 did not disappoint.
BAM! thunders onto USC music scene
USC Korean Culture Night’s band is rising to musical stardom in the community.
‘Soliloquy’ thrills as casting call commentary
The Trojan Filmmakers Club’s film, the result of student work, debuts soon.
‘Unbearable Hotness’ brings work and fun together in harmony
The short yet entertaining student play manages to be hilarious and charismatic.
Turner Classic Movies celebrates 30 years with annual film festival
TCM engaged fans with iconic films over four days of screenings in Hollywood.
First Look Awards celebrate robust cinematic arts program at USC
SCA displayed students’ diverse cinematic talents and artistic styles Thursday.
Indie film returns with Los Angeles Festival of Movies
The festival takes a personal, multimedia approach to new independent cinema.
Check out these cute cafes in Koreatown
Visit these six cafes close to USC for a day of socializing, studying and sweet coffee.
Experience a taste of Latin America in LA
Enjoy delicious authentic cuisine while supporting Latine-owned businesses.
Hart House serves up sustainability
Kevin Hart’s plant-based creation brings students a new kind of taste and sound.
Explore Grand Central Market’s eateries
Get a taste of Los Angeles with these can’t-miss spots in the heart of downtown.
REVIEW: On Melrose, a chef knows cauliflower inside and out
Crossroads chef Tal Ronnen seamlessly turns a couple of leaves into a culinary masterpiece.
Anticipated video games launching in February
Kick off the new year with these upcoming impressive interactive blockbusters.
USC Games previews The Game Awards
Experts say that “Baldur’s Gate 3” rules this year’s crop of video game excellence.
Girls in Games builds safe gaming community
The club provides a space for women and nonbinary people to enjoy video games.
Checkmates abound at chess invitational
Players fiercely competed
for a prize in the game of strategy Saturday afternoon.
Bluey with a side of RoboCop: November’s top games
Video game lovers should buckle up for a month full of diverse, quirky releases.
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A24’s ‘Civil War’ is an inferno of dystopian chaos
Writer-director Alex Garland peeks through the lens of journalism to send a grim message to the divided states of America.
‘La Traviata’ toasts its way to greatness
The iconic Verdi masterpiece recently opened at the Los Angeles Opera.
‘Monkey Man’ offers great action but poor writing
Dev Patel’s feature-length screenwriting and directorial debut disappoints, failing to tie loose ends.
USC alum’s powerful story inspires debut novel, ‘Belonging’
Jill Fordyce explores how pivotal adolescent moments can shape who we become.
USC alum’s powerful story inspires debut novel, ‘Belonging’
Jill Fordyce explores how pivotal adolescent moments can shape who we become.
Ring in summer with this year’s blockbusters
By SAMMY BOVITZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Film, General