Arts
April 13, 2026 2:20 p.m.
(Britany Andres/Daily Bruin staff)
New restaurants are blossoming up all around Los Angeles.
As the new season invites longer days and warmer weather, it also welcomes a whole plethora of delicious new eats for LA foodies.
By Reid Sperisen, Emily Berkowitz, and Ana Camila Burquez
Arts
April 12, 2026 8:00 p.m.Spring is back and so are bright performances.
With a variety of genres, this quarter’s live scene has been taken over by experienced acts. Making their way back to the stage, these iconic artists are sure to capture their crowds from the first note.
By Reid Sperisen, Abby Shewmaker, Amelia Chief, Paige Kun, and Victoria Munck
Arts
April 7, 2026 1:21 p.m.Film review: ‘The Drama’ transcends genre, themes with intentional production, storytelling
This post was updated April 9 at 9:05 p.m.
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of gun violence that some readers may find disturbing.
Warning: spoilers ahead.
By Kemyron McCoy
Arts
April 5, 2026 9:06 a.m.Second take: ‘Sinners’ paves the way for future musical representation at Oscars
This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m.
If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.”
Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
April 1, 2026 7:01 p.m.Theater review: Writing flaws, overacting mean ‘Spamalot’ fumbles the Holy Grail
This post was updated April 2 at 8:14 p.m.
With “Spamalot,” it’s unclear if the Holy Grail is half-full or half-empty.
To the sound of clanking coconuts, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy galloped into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on March 24 for a tour stop lasting until April 12.
By Victoria Munck
Arts
March 31, 2026 10:40 p.m.Album review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ gives listeners ‘Dopamine’ despite 29-minute runtime
Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue.
The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
March 22, 2026 8:12 p.m.Second take: ‘Sinners’ dominates Oscars 2026, signaling potential breakthrough for horror films
This post was updated March 29 at 9:20 p.m.
The notoriety of “Sinners” at the 98th Academy Awards may signal a directional shift for the Oscars, finally giving the horror genre the hype it deserves.
By Izzy De Leon
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