A movie is only as good as its villain, and a good villain is much more than a monster with maniacal laughter or a sinister-looking entity surrounded by henchmen. From the anarchist Joker to the cunning and brutal Annie Wilkes, countless successful films have earned their iconic status thanks to their antagonists. Each week, columnist […]
Category Archives: Arts
Lessons in Laughter: Improv Space instructor talks history, influences, weekly open-mic shows
The intimate, black box theater at The Improv Space has accommodated up-and-coming UCLA comics and seasoned performers alike. Although easily missed on the Gayley Avenue strip, the venue provides a professional environment for students to practice and perfect their craft. Each week, the Daily Bruin will explore the inner workings of the Westwood institution and […]
Gamer’s Guidebook: Best tabletop games have both competition, collaboration
Games have always been a huge part of the entertainment industry, but what makes them entertaining? Game-makers expend significant effort making design decisions that people often don’t think about when they’re playing each game. Each week, columnist Evan Charfauros will examine the pros and cons of different game mechanics as seen in the modern gaming […]
Design media arts professor creates neuroscience-based installation
It may not be possible to read other people’s minds, but viewers can now see what two people are feeling through the art installation “BrainStorming: Empathy.” Victoria Vesna, a design media arts professor and Mark Cohen, a neuroscience professor in residence created “BrainStorming: Empathy,” a piece of performance and experiential art, after four years of […]
Movie review: ‘The Post’
“The Post” has all the ingredients that make up a critic and box office hit. Take famed Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and mix him into a film about heroic journalists fighting to expose dirty government secrets. Then preheat the atmosphere to a peak temperature powered by real-world tension between journalism, Hollywood and politics. Sprinkle in […]
Restaurant review: Killer Noodle
Killer Noodle puts the heat on culinary daredevils. Tsujita has recently expanded its small empire on Sawtelle Boulevard with its newest restaurant, Killer Noodle, where customers can customize their ramen bowls according to spice level and type. The space itself is much larger than the original Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle and its annex, where lines […]
Alumna actress conquers artistic dependence through self-production
Gabby So first fell in love with theater when she flew above the audience as the ghost of Catherine Earnshaw in a stage adaptation of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The UCLA alumna said she used to grapple with insecurity and a perceived lack of recognition as a theater actress. But So said, when she steps onstage, […]