Arts
Oct. 1, 2026 1:58 p.m.
(Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
With wood paneled walls lined with pictures of movie stars, red leather booths and Hollywood history, Burbank’s Smoke House Restaurant has been a Los Angeles institution for 80 years – and for good reason.
By Gianluca Centola
Arts
Oct. 1, 2026 1:05 a.m.Most people might use flour and yeast to make a bagel. This UCLA alumnus uses leftover sushi instead.
Brad Brady, a home chef and content creator who has amassed over 150,000 followers on TikTok, started posting cooking videos while studying theater at UCLA.
By Nick Levie
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Sept. 29, 2026 10:35 p.m.From cantering to cameras, Kate Mathews finds her footing in film
Today, this UCLA alumnus can be found behind the camera, but a few years ago, she spent much of her time on horseback.
Kate Mathews is now a writer, director and producer, but they were a competitive equestrian in high school.
By Ella Thomson
Arts
Sept. 29, 2026 6:02 p.m.Postcode Ukraine: In the shadows of war, a photographer looks for stories of solidarity
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:11 p.m.
Over portraits that show Ukrainian soldiers, children and families as they experience war, one photographer is looking for solidarity in Westwood.
By Alexis Coffee
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Sept. 29, 2026 5:21 p.m.Tom Cruise takes over Westwood for “Digger” premiere mere steps from UCLA
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 8:57 p.m.
Tom Cruise returned to Westwood for the Los Angeles premiere of “Digger” on Monday, bringing a major Hollywood event to a theater just steps from UCLA.
By Presley Liu
Arts
Sept. 25, 2026 8:35 p.m.Film Review: In gripping, clever ‘Primetime,’ the pursuit of justice becomes unjust
This post was updated Sept. 28 at 8:55 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Robert Pattinson’s thrilling performance brings the infamous world of “To Catch a Predator” to the big screen in Lance Oppenheim’s latest film, “Primetime.”
Released Friday, the film is based on Dateline NBC’s hit show from the 2000s.
By Gianluca Centola
Arts
Sept. 25, 2026 5:10 p.m.Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Encore’ is a personal, catchy add to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:17 p.m.
A showgirl never leaves the stage without an encore.
Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the deluxe edition of her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, featuring four new tracks.
By Ammar Rashid
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