Arts
April 8, 2026 7:39 p.m.
(Christine Rodriguez/Daily Bruin staff)
The sun is coming out again and is bringing long-awaited releases.
Music icons are blooming this spring with exciting new projects. With themes of self-reflection, love and heartbreak, the upcoming LPs bring a variety of sounds and genres, with guitar-backed pieces shining through the mix.
By Eleanor Meyers, Victoria Munck, Kiara Mack, Abby Shewmaker, and Julia Kinion
Arts
April 7, 2026 1:21 p.m.Warning: spoilers ahead.
Despite its title, “The Drama” is a film that transcends genre, theme and several expectations.
Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the romantic “dramedy” walked down the aisle last Friday, presenting itself as a love story before quickly unraveling into a layered exploration of relationships, morality and uncomfortable truths about its central relationship.
By Kemyron McCoy
Arts
April 1, 2026 7:01 p.m.Theater review: Writing flaws, overacting mean ‘Spamalot’ fumbles the Holy Grail
This post was updated April 2 at 8:14 p.m.
With “Spamalot,” it’s unclear if the Holy Grail is half-full or half-empty.
To the sound of clanking coconuts, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy galloped into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on March 24 for a tour stop lasting until April 12.
By Victoria Munck
Arts
March 31, 2026 10:40 p.m.Album review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ gives listeners ‘Dopamine’ despite 29-minute runtime
Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue.
The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
March 22, 2026 8:12 p.m.Second take: ‘Sinners’ dominates Oscars 2026, signaling potential breakthrough for horror films
This post was updated March 29 at 9:20 p.m.
The notoriety of “Sinners” at the 98th Academy Awards may signal a directional shift for the Oscars, finally giving the horror genre the hype it deserves.
By Izzy De Leon
Arts
March 20, 2026 4:30 p.m.Q&A: Joachim Trier reflects on politics, family and cinema after Oscars win
This post was updated March 29 at 9:15 p.m.
“Sentimental Value” has found its place in the Oscars record books.
The Norwegian psychological drama from director Joachim Trier earned the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at Sunday’s 98th annual Oscars ceremony.
By Eleanor Meyers
Arts
March 11, 2026 4:01 p.m.Music Video Roundup: Genre-spanning artists, intricate music videos steal the winter season spotlight
Despite transitioning to a new season, winter will be frozen in time through these music videos.
Winter became the season for anticipated releases, and, accompanying these projects were creative music visuals.
By Victoria Munck, Kiara Mack, Brooke Reilly, Daniela Fogliano, and Julia Kinion
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