Arts
June 28, 2026 1:56 p.m.Second Take: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms’ prove fresh stories spark conversations, fill theaters
This post was updated June 30 at 11:50 a.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead
Nights at the movie theater are back in style.
Generation Z directors Kane Parsons and Curry Barker seem to have cracked the code to refilling red velvet recliners with their blockbuster horrors, “Backrooms” and “Obsession.” Both indie films have effectively dwarfed their micro-budgets at the box office, with each grossing over 300 million dollars since their respective releases in May.
By Emily Berkowitz
Arts
June 4, 2026 9:21 p.m.Book preview: Summer stories of secrets, love and time travel await readers
Summer’s slow afternoons and eternal sunshine offer readers the perfect opportunity to crack open a new book.
Whether through time travel, long-buried secrets or love brought back to life, this summer’s book releases are looking back to move forward.
By Reid Sperisen, Emily Berkowitz, and Vishnu Potharaju
Arts
May 26, 2026 4:25 p.m.FAST runway show threads together couture, ambition and self-expression
This post was updated May 28 at 10:23 a.m.
Crochet, corsets and camp took center stage Friday night.
Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA held its 25th annual spring runway show at Pauley Pavilion on Friday at 7 p.m.
By Emily Berkowitz
Arts
May 21, 2026 5:05 p.m.Art exhibit preview: Springs array of shows from the past and present
Spring brings a fresh new palette.
There are only a few weeks left of spring quarter and there is no better way to take a break from exams than exploring Los Angeles.
By Reid Sperisen, Julia Kinion, and Emily Berkowitz
Arts
May 12, 2026 12:18 p.m.Restaurant review: Milksha fails to hit the mark, is saved by its quality, in-store experience
This post was updated May 12 at 8:36 p.m.
With a glowing interior and picture-perfect drinks, Milksha arrived in Westwood with drinks that look prettier than they taste.
By Emily Berkowitz and Gwendolyn Lopez
Arts
May 7, 2026 5:11 p.m.Winner Takes All: Which dazzling 2026 Met Gala costume shined the brightest?
This post was updated May 7 at 8:04 p.m.
Art came to life at the fashion event of the year.
The Met Gala, an annual fundraising festival held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, took place Monday and saw a star-studded line of actors, models and celebrities in show-stopping looks.
By Reid Sperisen, Emily Berkowitz, Victoria Munck, Daniela Fogliano, and Mya Ward
Arts
April 30, 2026 5:23 p.m.Video game preview: Familiar franchises, action-packed entries hit consoles this spring
This post was updated April 30 at 8:36 pm.
New flowers – and new video games – are blooming all season long.
Video game lovers can enjoy a plethora of new and exciting titles that are sure to keep them engaged as the days get longer.
By Julia Kinion, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Emily Berkowitz
Arts
April 13, 2026 2:20 p.m.Restaurant preview: Spring’s new, diverse eateries will bloom in Angelenos’ taste buds
This post was updated April 14 at 9:13 p.m.
New restaurants are blossoming up all around Los Angeles.
As the new season invites longer days and warmer weather, it also welcomes a whole plethora of delicious new eats for LA foodies.
By Reid Sperisen, Emily Berkowitz, and Ana Camila Burquez
Arts
Feb. 26, 2026 11:56 a.m.UCLA’s Rapid Fire improv troop serves up on-the-fly laughs to Westwood audiences
This post was updated March 1 at 8:08 p.m.
The lights come up in a Westwood apartment, and 11 Bruins solemnly rise around the cornucopia, but there is no Katniss in sight – and no script.
By Emily Berkowitz
searching for more articles...