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Oct. 25, 2024 3:38 p.m.Movie review: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ delivers a touching finale, blending action with nostalgia
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 10:16 p.m.
“Venom: The Last Dance” is a shockingly beautiful curtain call.
Director Kelly Marcel delivered a timeless comic book love story with “Venom: The Last Dance,” which released in theaters Friday.
By Gavin Meichelbock
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Oct. 17, 2024 1:22 p.m.Fall film preview: Season to bring sought-after sequels, anticipated adaptation
Autumn’s crisp air is blowing in a fresh slate of Hollywood film releases.
As cozy weather settles in, this rich seasonal lineup of films is filling theaters with warmth.
By Eric Sican, Natalie Ralston, Victoria Munck, Reid Sperisen, and Gavin Meichelbock
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Oct. 15, 2024 1:44 p.m.Casey Harper combines legal research, entertainment in sister-brother partnership
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 9:01 p.m.
Casey Harper is the former Bruin behind an up-and-coming pop sensation.
Harper obtained her master’s in legal studies from the UCLA School of Law but quickly took her lessons to the creative world of the music industry.
By Gavin Meichelbock
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Oct. 12, 2024 11:13 p.m.Concert review: With hyper beats, Porter Robinson paints “SMILE! :D” on numerous faces
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:20 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article contains references to suicide.
Porter Robinson delivered an energized performance with a “SMILE!
By Gavin Meichelbock
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July 26, 2024 4:01 p.m.Movie review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ thoughtfully honors genre’s beginnings, iconic characters
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is honoring the days of Marvel’s future past.
Released on Friday, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” directed by Shawn Levy, is not only a great Deadpool movie, but the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” of Fox Studios’ Marvel Universe.
By Gavin Meichelbock
Arts
July 19, 2024 4:05 p.m.TV Review: ‘The Boys’ season four falls short of producing enticing buildup to show finale
This post was updated July 21 at 11:13 p.m.
Warning: spoilers ahead.
“The Boys” season four runs in place at super speed.
This summer, showrunner Eric Kripke delivered the hotly anticipated fourth season of the diabolical superhero show “The Boys” with the final episode released on Amazon Prime Video on July 18.
By Gavin Meichelbock
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May 31, 2024 10:02 p.m.Bestselling author Fae Myenne Ng delves into storytelling at latest book reading
Fae Myenne Ng hit the literary nail on the head with her profound words at the Hammer Museum.
Ng is a bestselling author and PEN/Faulkner Fiction finalist for her novel, “Bone.” Her other book, “Steer Toward Rock,” won her the American Book Award in 2008.
By Gavin Meichelbock
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May 30, 2024 11:03 p.m.And the beat goes on: Inside Spring Sing 2024’s virtual performances
This post was updated June 1 at 11:36 p.m.
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that 13 acts and the comedy troupe Company were meant to participate in Spring Sing.
By Rahaf Abumansour, Puja Anand, Isabella Appell, Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon, Izzy De Leon, Sydney Gaw, Davis Hoffman, Ruwani Jayasekara, Gavin Meichelbock, Natalie Ralston, Makayla Sandoval, Reid Sperisen, and Maya Vibhakar
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May 15, 2024 5:01 p.m.Q&A: Alumnus Hana Kim talks Tony-nominated projection design on ‘The Outsiders’
Hana Kim will be keeping Ponyboy golden at the 2024 Tony Awards.
The alumnus, who earned her MFA in scenic design, received a Tony Award nomination alongside Brian MacDevitt for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for her work on the stage adaptation of S.E.
By Gavin Meichelbock
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