Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented toward horror and mysteries to others with more practical focuses, such as cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. Mystery Pier Books, Inc., tucked quietly into Sunset Boulevard, is a Los Angeles icon […]
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Movie review: ‘Life of the Party’
Melissa McCarthy swaps two weeks in Italy for two semesters in college in a failing feminist comedy. “Life of the Party” follows Deanna (Melissa McCarthy), a recent divorcee, as she re-evaluates her life in the aftermath of her ex-husband’s sudden departure to Italy with his new mistress. Having dropped out of college before her fourth […]
Screening Science: Exploring realism of zombies and bringing the genre back to life in ‘Cargo’
Science is everywhere, especially in movies and TV shows, ranging from the chemistry in “Breaking Bad” to the physics in “Gravity.” But not all of the “science” is actually science. Each week, columnist Ethan Pak will explore scientific concepts in upcoming movies or shows and see how well they align with current academia and research. […]
Wine About It: Canary-colored chardonnay perfect for midterm season procrastination
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke college student who can’t afford a $50 bottle of wine? Each week, columnist Susana Alcantar will discuss different wine […]
Chinatown bookstore offers curated local and global culinary knowledge
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented toward horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. The secret behind every LA hotspot seems to be a charming Instagram page. And Now […]
Theater review: ‘School of Rock’
“School of Rock” opens like a concert, complete with smoke, sweeping red lights and a rock band performing with guitars and drums. Then walls of a bedroom, and later, school maps and doors slide in, transitioning the concert opening into a musical and introducing the reality of the main character’s unsuccessful music career. Throughout the […]
Screening Science: ‘The 12th Man’ conditions should wrack the protagonist’s body and mind
The brain is willing to sacrifice every part of the human body to save itself. This self-preservationist anatomical phenomenon will be a key component in “The 12th Man,” released nationwide Friday. Set during World War II, the film portrays the true story of Norwegian resistance commando Jan Baalsrud (Thomas Gullestad) as he makes a daring […]