Sometimes, even a 48-year-long gap isn’t enough to deter the completion of a shelved film. Orson Welles’ “The Other Side of the Wind” is proof. The film, for which shooting began in 1970, was never officially released and will now premiere Friday on Netflix. Welles, the film’s original director, died in 1985, but producer and […]
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Sugarcoated: Voodoo Doughnut’s adorable decor, delectable treats make for delightful trip
In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Voodoo […]
Mariachi de Uclatán performance to celebrate life and honor dead
The majority of UCLA is gearing up for the night of Oct. 31 with jack-o’-lanterns and cobwebs, but members of Mariachi de Uclatán will spend the evening making music and decorating altars with flowers and photographs. For its upcoming Día de los Muertos performance Wednesday night, the student mariachi band ensemble will play a number […]
Q&A: Alum talks role as musical director of mythical creatures in ‘Shrek the Musical’
In case anyone was wondering, Far Far Away isn’t actually that far away. It’s about an hour’s drive from campus, located in Thousand Oaks, California, to be specific. Presented by 5-Star Theatricals as their season’s opening show, “Shrek the Musical” has been running at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza since Oct. 19, and will […]
Taylor Swift makes AMA history, while Cardi B and Camila Cabello win big
The 2018 American Music Awards just came to a close. Before the event, Bruins shared their winner predictions – read below to compare their thoughts to the actual winners, as well as catch up on the Daily Bruin’s highlights of the night! Taylor Swift set the spotlight on herself just in time for the AMAs. […]
Celebrated country singer Emmylou Harris returns to Royce with nostalgic show
“Do record stores even exist anymore?” joked Emmylou Harris with her crowd at Royce Hall. The Grammy award-winning artist and the Recording Academy’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award winner reminisced about music consumption in the older days, saying that today, one can find her songs in the ether – referring to streaming services, most likely. Performing […]
Movie review: ‘A Star Is Born’ elevates a cliche story through sparkling performances, music
The musician with alcoholism. The struggling waitress. The downsides of fame and victories of love. All of Hollywood’s washed-up tropes, and yet Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut shines. Starring Lady Gaga in her premiere film role, “A Star Is Born” follows two musicians and lovers as they contend with stardom and its side effects. Though both […]