Fans of the hit NBC show “This Is Us” know they are lucky if they can sit through an entire episode without shedding tears. If you are ready to laugh, cry or both, you are in for a treat. The season three premiere of “This is Us” leaves fans at the edge of their seats, wondering what lies ahead...

Filmmaker Shane Black’s career is full of mountains and valleys. He has found his niche in the action-comedy genre, with early success as the writer of hit films like “Lethal Weapon,” “Lethal Weapon 2” and “Last Action Hero,” but has shown inconsistency as a director. He made his directorial...

Have you ever wanted a peaceful piano melody to accompany your homework endeavors? Have you ever felt like a calming cello piece would be sublime while enjoying lunch at the Caf? With Random Acts of Culture officially re-launching on Oct. 1, faculty and students may soon encounter musical situations...

Both large-scale and community theaters have recently announced their musical seasons. If you are a musical theatre fanatic, you have to be excited about these upcoming shows. While major theaters like the Hollywood Pantages and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts have a variety of Broadway musicals coming...

Dan Fogelman, creator of “This is Us” and writer of “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” comes out swinging with his directorial debut in the new film, “Life Itself.” The ensemble cast includes Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Benning, Olivia Cooke and Antonio Banderas. This indie film presents a creative...

Warner Bros’ DC universe is failing, if it has not already failed. In its struggle to catch up with Marvel’s gargantuan success, they have rushed their universe along, dissatisfying fans and critics alike with inconsistent, bland and boring films. The beauty of “Man of Steel” is lost in its...

Tori Kelly released her sophomore album “Hiding Place” on Sept. 14, delving deep into her Christian roots with uplifting gospel. Although she had not previously classified her music under the Christian genre, the “Nobody Love” singer and wife of a Biola alum has always been outspoken about her...

The birth of a new piece is akin to the birth of a star. Both are magnificent, rare events. Both inspire awe. The Conservatory of Music opened its fall 2018 concert series with such an event. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Modern Brass Quintet graced the stage of Crowell Hall, performing pieces of diverse...

Editor's note: “Watch it before it’s gone” is a column dedicated to presenting the best films in theaters before they leave. CRAZY RICH ASIANS A month ago, “Crazy Rich Asians” hit theaters to financial and critical success. As its reign at the box office slows down, it is more important now,...

“This is Us” If you want to cry tears of joy before crying tears of pain from the stresses of college, be sure to check out “This is Us.” As network television is bombarded with mediocrity, “This is Us” stands among the best out there due to the relatable and emotional performances of...

FANS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAY RESPECTS Malcolm McCormick, known to rap music fans as Mac Miller, was pronounced dead in his Studio City home on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 of an apparent overdose. The 26-year-old rapper came onto the music scene in 2010 when he signed with Rostrum Records, releasing his...

Summer has come and gone in a quick breeze, leaving the feelings of absent-minded pleasurable pastime behind. Now that we’ve moved into our dorms and apartments and nestled into our routines once again, it really has begun to feel like fall is here to stay. Although some may argue that the stress has...