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Aug. 7, 2026 9:32 p.m.
The cover of “Liquid” by Mariam Rahmani is pictured. Published in 2025, Rahmani’s debut novel follows a young Muslim scholar as she endeavors to go on 100 dates in one summer in the pursuit of marrying rich. (Courtesy of Algonquin Books)
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own.
Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity.
By Ava Johnson
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Aug. 7, 2026 4:38 p.m.This post was updated Aug 7 at 7:18 p.m.
Two hours before the movie even began, hundreds of excited moviegoers were lined up to see “The Odyssey” at the newly renovated Fox Westwood Village Theater.
By Gianluca Centola
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Aug. 6, 2026 11:35 a.m.Restaurant review: Kitanoya Souffle dishes up decadent, fluffy Japanese desserts worth the splurge
Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood.
The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Avenue serving freshly made souffle pancakes, taiyaki desserts and a selection of drinks.
By Emily Berkowitz
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Aug. 5, 2026 7:32 p.m.Winner Takes All: Choosing the best from the web of Spider-Man movies
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002.
Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans.
By Sara Green, Kiara Mack, and Parsa Arshi
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Aug. 4, 2026 1:28 p.m.From punk rock to PhD, Candace Hansen documents queer music
A UCLA alumnus will soon make their final stop on a two-decades-long tour of making the case for punk music and amplifying queer artists.
Candace Hansen, who earned a doctorate in musicology this year after completing an undergraduate and master’s degree at the university, has spent the past decade drumming for punk pioneer Alice Bag.
By Alexis Coffee
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July 31, 2026 4:37 p.m.Album review: Exploring relationships, fame and new sounds, Ariana Grande blossoms on ‘petal’
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:17 p.m.
Ariana Grande’s “petal” unfolds gradually, allowing her sound to bloom on her most intentional and expansive album to date.
By Kemyron McCoy
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July 31, 2026 4:34 p.m.Film review: It’s a ‘Brand New Day’ for Spider-Man with stunning performances, cinematography
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 7:10 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels exactly as the title says – brand new.
Marvel Studios’ newest addition to the Spider-Man franchise swung into theaters Friday.
By Kemyron McCoy
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July 28, 2026 3:57 p.m.Q&A: Luc Bokor-Smith finds connection in Parlour Magic’s ‘The Embassy’
Although “The Embassy” was inspired by solitude, Parlour Magic’s third album shows how collaboration creates art.
Parlour Magic is an NYC-based synth-pop band led by producer and composer Luc Bokor-Smith.
By Alexis Coffee
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