“My Woman” is sent from above
Angel Olsen’s third release furthers the songwriter as a force in independent music.
The Get Down: A 120 million dollar success
Baz Luhrmann’s captivating drama series recounts musical history of the Bronx through the eyes of the borough’s disgruntled youth.
“Hell or High Water” pays off late
The Western’s small scale brings refreshing depth to the big screen after a summer of disappointing movies.
Local Natives stray from their roots
After two successful releases, the Orange County natives release their highly anticipated and profoundly disappointing “Sunlit Youth.”
Scott Tixier secures his legacy
The jazz violinist proves his mastery of the genre with “Cosmic Adventure.”
Norma Jean destroys expectations
“Polar Similar” keeps Douglasville’s favorite metalcore band miles ahead of the scene they helped develop.
Childish Gambino makes a new artistic statement
Donald Glover’s event, Pharos, takes a turn and surprises fans by forsaking his hip-hop roots.
Vince Staples’ “Prima Donna” is aggressively experimental
Long Beach’s finest rapper furthers his fiery assault with heavy subject matter and minimalist production.
Eight amazing albums aside from “Blond”
As summer phases out, these albums should not slip through the cracks.
This summer’s severely underrated films
These films from the midst of the summer heat succeed where mainstream Hollywood failed.
Star Trek shoots into semi-centennial
The latest installment to the resurrected franchise arrives just in time.
“The Light Between Oceans” guides viewers to tears
Heartbreakingly beautiful performances lift this film past its flaws.
At the start of every semester, the Torrey Honors College holds a series of lectures for each class of students called “Why You Read What You...