REVIEWS

‘Best of the Best’ brings heart to a familiar dance movie formula
Netflix’s Bollywood-fusion comedy offers spectacular dance, sharp humor and an emotionally honest portrait of friendship.

Aladin Sweets & Market has the best mutton in LA
The restaurant and market make for a great dining and shopping experience.

‘Forgotten Island’ reflects on friendship through Philippine mythology
The animated fantasy film explores relationships formed and strengthened beyond the digital age.

‘The Knave and the Moon’ shines with weak plot armor
The ending of Rachel Gilig’s duology is mediocre in every way.

‘The Girl in the River’ struggles to develop depth
The suspense film fails to go beyond the predictable plot for a crime movie.

BTS fans go ‘hooligan’ at their Arirang World Tour
The group made the first night of their four sold-out performances at SoFi Stadium “unforgettable.”

‘Matt and Ben’ brings hilarious gender-bent comedy to North Hollywood
The hour-long play highlights the friendship between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

‘Finding Emily’ finds modern love in the digital age
The film fails to make any significant commentary on the fascist society it set up.

‘One Night Only’ forgets it’s dystopian
The film fails to make any significant commentary on the fascist society it set up.

Go(go) to Gogobop for fresh bowls
The new Korean restaurant is a worthy competitor to USC Village food mainstays.

‘Girls Like Girls’ favors Y2K nostalgia, loves queer stories
A decade after the song’s release, this film adaptation encapsulates a coming-of-age LGBTQIA+ romance.

‘Disclosure Day’ is a gripping, thrilling journey
Steven Spielberg’s newest science fiction film fits right in with his storied legacy.
