Arts
Jan. 21, 2026 2:52 p.m.
(By Shimi Goldberger / Daily Bruin Staff)
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:06 p.m.
This winter, moviegoers can stay warm beneath the blanket of fresh films hitting the theaters.
Grab a hot drink and settle in for a treat, as this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every viewer to enjoy.
By Julia Kinion, Gwendolyn Lopez, Reid Sperisen, Victoria Munck, and Presley Liu
Arts
Jan. 21, 2026 12:39 p.m.This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:13 p.m.
Fall has gone, but its visuals still linger.
As we start the new year, there is no better time to reflect on the past quarter.
By Reid Sperisen and Kai Echeverria
Arts
Jan. 17, 2026 4:37 p.m.Album Review: ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ strikes all the right chords, exceeds cinematic expectations
This post was updated Jan. 19 at 7:39 p.m.
At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.”
Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across 15 tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist.
By Parsa Arshi
Arts
Jan. 13, 2026 6:58 p.m.AFTeR PARTY’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ spotlights community, creativity
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:14 p.m.
AFTeR PARTY’s newest musical aimed to bring light and laughter in lieu of finals week stress.
The newly formed UCLA theater company debuted its first show, “Merrily We Roll Along,” during week 10 of fall quarter.
By Izzy De Leon
Arts
Jan. 11, 2026 3:57 p.m.Carlos Roa explores identity, diversity through empowering visuals and set designs
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:32 p.m.
While audience members pondered the statement, “This country was built for me,” Carlos Roa created a visual framework to deepen their reflection.
By Daniela Fogliano
Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.Second Take: Harsh critical response to ‘Wicked: For Good’ shows overexposure does not go unpunished
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m.
Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie.
After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 10:56 a.m.Culinary Grand Prix: Mamie serves up deliciously classic Italian sandwiches
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:49 p.m.
Before we walked in, we could smell the fresh bread permeating the door.
Mikael Choukroun, founder of Italian sandwich shop Mamie, has been running restaurants for 30 years.
By Patrick Woodham and Gianluca Centola
Arts
Dec. 5, 2025 1:42 p.m.Dancesport Club at UCLA brings competitive ballroom into the limelight
This post was updated Jan. 6 at 8:29 p.m.
Members of Dancesport Club at UCLA are strutting into ballrooms of new opportunities.
Founded in 2016, DCU helps dancers of all skill levels explore the world of competitive ballroom dancing.
By Julia Divers
searching for more articles...