This post was updated July 26 at 8:49 p.m.
This summer, as the sun blazes overhead, movies are heating up with stories worth escaping into.
Whether viewers are chasing cool air-conditioned theaters or a late-night premiere under the stars, there is no shortage of cinematic thrills.

No one ever warns you of just how hard college is.
When I first shared my acceptance to UCLA, I was met with overwhelming and contagious excitement.

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 6:39 p.m.
Unlike an anagram, “Kimberly Akimbo” scrambles itself to form something that fails to spell anything out.
The five-time Tony Award-winning musical has skated its way to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this fall.

This post was updated Aug. 11 at 7:05 p.m.
Although the party may be over, “Company” is far from blowing out its candles anytime soon.
Until Aug.

A recap of events from the 2023-2024 school year including the political demonstrations, departure of Chip Kelly, cancellation of Spring Sing and upcoming national election with Podcasts contributor Olivia Miller, City and Crime editor Sharla Steinman, Sports staff writer Jack Nelson, Arts editor Talia Sajor and Podcasts contributor Aidan Teeger.

Returning to their old stomping ground, the “Multiple Talking Women” are honoring their comedic roots.
The improvised satirical podcast performed a live recorded episode, featuring special guests Bob Odenkirk, Michaela Watkins and Maggie Baird in celebration of The Groundlings Theatre’s 50th anniversary Friday.

This post was updated May 21 at 5:45 p.m. 
Like many Bruins, these icons of pop culture are coming out of hibernation.
Following several years between projects, artists are making their return to music this season.

This post was updated Feb. 1 at 7:59 p.m.
The Recording Academy is once again uniting music lovers for a night of sonic celebration.
Returning to Crypto.com Arena, the 2024 Grammy Awards will commemorate the biggest names of the music industry for its 66th year on Sunday.

This post was updated Jan. 30 at 9:19 p.m. 
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
In need of bulking, “Love Lies Bleeding” fails to lift the weight.
Directed and co-written by Rose Glass, the crime-thriller follows Lou (Kristen Stewart), a withdrawn gym manager, and Jackie (Katy O’Brian), a hitchhiking bodybuilder, as their destructive romance rapidly begins to unlock hidden secrets about Lou’s family and past.

Megan Park is bridging the age gap and going back in time for her sophomore film.
At the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Chase Sapphire and the Los Angeles Times hosted a panel for Park’s “My Old Ass,” where she was joined by cast members Maisy Stella, Kerrice Brooks and Maddie Ziegler.