“Significant Other” blasts Céline Dion’s cheesiest hits to highlight uncomfortable truths about romance. Running April 3 through May 6 at the Geffen Playhouse, “Significant Other” depicts the loneliness that follows as the prime of youth is left behind and replaced by the expectations of maturity. Jordan (Will Von Vogt), a young professional in his late […]
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Movie review: ‘Rampage’
“Rampage” at least lives up to its title. The science fiction action film displays seemingly endless scenes of gigantic animals destroying buildings, planes and everything else in their paths. Primatologist Davis Okoye (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) joins forces with former genetic engineer Dr. Kate Caldwell (Naomie Harris) to neutralize a giant wolf, a vicious crocodile […]
Underground artists: Graphic design with Justin Ma
This post was updated April 13 at 1:52 p.m. Justin Ma, a second-year computer science student and creator of the original graphic tee brand Ink Mas, shares his journey of exploring and developing his interest in graphic design. Ma, a Daily Bruin staffer, uses his work to challenge the linear definition of visual arts by […]
Screening Science: The curious genetic improbabilities of George, giant gorilla of ‘Rampage’
An albino gorilla the size of a building tears through downtown while a pool-sized flying wolf glides between skyscrapers – how did an ordinary day become filled with monsters? The destruction of cities by giant monsters is common on the big screen, and we can definitely expect the trope to make a welcome return Friday […]
‘The Dark Spring’ shows alumna’s view on life, death and their connections
Spring often signifies growth and new life, but Kate Parsons sees natural cycles of death and rebirth instead. The design media arts alumna received a grant from the Pasadena Art Alliance in February, which helped fund her latest exhibition, “The Dark Spring,” in which she features video art, a virtual reality experience and a floral […]
Hot Seat Club grills participants without heat or pressure
The Hot Seat Club has no rules or obligations besides confidentiality, a condition Angelo Pacumio said is key to its success. Every week, members of the Hot Seat Club gather in Franz Hall and sit in a circle of chairs until someone steps forward to be in the “hot seat.” After someone volunteers, all other […]
UCLA alumna produces artistic cakes, pastries for LA-based brand
Alumna Heather Wong used to dream of attending art school but ended up creating art with food instead. Her artistic interests resulted in Scootabaker, Wong’s Los Angeles-based brand that offers customizable desserts, namely grand cakes and miniature pastries. In addition to running Scootabaker, Wong is currently competing as one of 10 contestants on the fourth […]