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April 26, 2024 7:06 p.m.
Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O’Connor (left to right) star as tennis players in a love triangle in the romantic drama “Challengers.” Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
In this backhanded game of love and tennis, “Challengers” has an ace up its sleeve.
Slicing into theaters on Friday, director Luca Guadagnino’s riveting romantic melodrama circles a tightly coiled love triangle culminating in a tennis match showdown.
By Natalie Agnew
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April 21, 2024 10:58 a.m.This year, the video game industry took a gamble that did not pay off.
On Feb. 20, independent developer LocalThunk released the rogue-like deck-building game Balatro to immediate commercial and critical success.
By Martin Sevcik
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April 19, 2024 4:09 p.m.Album review: ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’ is chaired by sultry slang, melodramatic monotony
This post was updated April 21 at 11:37 p.m.
While the poet may be tortured, the poems themselves exude both monotony and melodrama.
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift dropped her 11th studio album Friday in the form of a surprise double album “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY.” The album explores the singer’s experiences with prior relationships while weaving themes of addiction, manipulation, parenthood and family through the 31-song marathon.
By Olivia Simons
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April 18, 2024 6:56 p.m.Video game preview: Remakes, sequels, new creations spring to life this season
This post was updated April 19 at 7:04 p.m.
“Another Crab’s Treasure”
It’s time to dive into a new aquatic adventure.
The second game from indie studio Aggro Crab, “Another Crab’s Treasure,” is slated to release April 25.
By Jaden Weinstein, Yuna Choi, and Paco Bacalski
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April 18, 2024 12:56 p.m.Theater preview: Musicals, comedy and ice-skating heat up the spring season
This post was updated April 18 at 7:39 p.m.
Theater’s biggest names will be springing into action this season.
As the sun shines brighter, vibrant productions will be flowering across Los Angeles stages.
By Isabella Appell, Sydney Gaw, Ruwani Jayasekara, Puja Anand, and Reid Sperisen
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April 17, 2024 5:39 p.m.Concert preview: Music nostalgia and novelty spring onstage this quarter
This post was updated April 23 at 7:53 p.m.
This quarter, artists are hopping onto the stage.
From decades-long discographies to the latest lullabies, musicians are setting off the spring soundwaves.
By Ruwani Jayasekara, Sydney Gaw, Reid Sperisen, Puja Anand, and Allison Bushong
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April 14, 2024 3:19 p.m.Theater review: ‘Fat Ham’ is a must-see ‘Hamlet’ production, keeps classic charm, makes it its own
This post was updated April 17 at 11:50 p.m.
To go, or not to go: that is the question that “Fat Ham” successfully answers.
Written by James Ijames and brought to life by director Sideeq Heard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fat Ham” brings a classic Shakespearean drama to a backyard family barbecue.
By Yuna Choi
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April 10, 2024 4:44 p.m.Music Preview: Familar artists bloom once again in upcoming spring releases
This post was updated April 11 at 7:34 p.m.
Like many Bruins, these icons of pop culture are coming out of hibernation.
Following several years between projects, artists are making their return to music this season.
By Sydney Gaw, Ana Camila Burquez, Ruwani Jayasekara, Talia Sajor, and Allison Bushong
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April 9, 2024 11:20 a.m.Film preview: Upcoming spring flicks find adventure at every turn
This post was updated April 9 at 9:16 p.m.
Spectacular films will be springing onto screens this season.
As the flowers begin to bloom, a fresh slate of movies will be budding alongside them.
By Natalie Agnew, Yuna Choi, Gavin Meichelbock, Reid Sperisen, and Sydney Gaw
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