VOLUME 27
After the much-anticipated film depicting the origin of the Prince of Crime, “Joker” it does not fail to shock the audience. Starring as the titular character, Joaquin Phoenix delivers a disturbingly profound performance, following comparable toHeath Ledger’s Oscar-winning 2008 role as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s“Dark Night”. “Joker” director, Todd Phillips, paints the picture of an
French Chef Ludo Lefebvre is known for his famous restaurant Trois Mec, but his smaller and more casual restaurant Petit Trois is an excellent, high-end French bistro masquerading as a simple lunch spot. Lefebvre’s Hollywood location opened in June 2014, but he has recently opened a larger, reservation-based location in Sherman Oaks. The food is
I went to see Ballet Folklorico Universidad De Colima’s Patria Grande (Big Homeland), a ballet celebrating Mexican culture and heritage, on Friday, May 3. Directed by Juan Carlos Gaytan Rodriguez, the show was composed of nine different sections, each with different variations of Mexican folk dance; the four sections in the first half featured stories
Mercado Taqueria is an excellent choice for those looking for a filling meal at an immersive dining experience. Though Mercado Taqueria is known for their tacos, the restaurant also offers many delicious starters and sides. At the beginning of every meal at Mercado Taqueria, tortilla chips are brought out for the table to share. I
Several virtual reality shops have opened up across Los Angeles. These locations offer interactive experiences, ranging from live–action video games to scenic explorations. With so many options, it can be hard to choose which shop is worth the time and money. Two shops, Dreamscape and IMAX, offer incredible and strongly contrasting experiences. “Lavan’s Magic Projector:
The Harvard-Westlake Upper School dancers performed in a studio showcase presenting their ability to dance. Taking place on May 2, they performed a variety of of dance genres: tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and so many more. The audience had a low-key environment, as some people sat in chairs and others on the studio floor.
Over winter break, my family and I traveled to Israel. The Middle East is one of the most intense places on earth, and for many years, the Palestinian/Israeli region has been conquered, fought over, destroyed and rebuilt. According to many experts, Israel is one of the safest countries in the world. We were told before
This Spring, a new and entertaining play came to the Atwater Village Theater. “The Wolves” by Sarah DeLappe features an indoor soccer team of nine adolescent girls, each with a different personality, and presents the struggles of each girl in her developing life. The story follows the arcs of the team members, all of whom
Dear Q&A, So I liked this guy and he liked me too, like a month ago, and we kind of got together and then it fell apart. And then now like over a month later I like him again a lot, and I have no idea if he likes me… What should I do? Q:
Kazunori is a popular Los Angeles sushi spot located in Westwood. I had the opportunity to visit the busy restaurant over the weekend, where I ordered some of their most popular rolls. The restaurant has a very limited menu, only serving hand rolls and salmon sashimi. The wait is long on Saturday nights because the
