Punk cinema is alive in Los Angeles. Filmmaker Jon Moritsugu, known to those around him as the godfather of punk cinema, screened “Numbskull Revolution” – his first feature in over a decade – for the UCLA Film & Television Archive at the Hammer Museum on Feb. Read more...
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February 10, 1:43 pm
Film review: ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ sabotages suspense with excessive exposition
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:31 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “The Strangers: Chapter 3” arrives with the promise of finality but collapses under the weight of a franchise too eager to explain itself. Read more...
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February 5, 11:24 pm
Second take: NHL still has a long way to go on inclusivity amid success of ‘Heated Rivalry’
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:09 a.m. “Heated Rivalry” and Taylor Swift have more in common than you might think. The Crave original series, which aired on HBO Max in the United States, has become mainstream internet culture’s latest obsession. Read more...
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February 3, 11:32 am
Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship
For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits. Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater. Read more...
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February 1, 4:21 pm
Second Take: Classic literature finds new life in film in an increasingly online age
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m. Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you. In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. Read more...
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January 25, 7:59 pm
TV Preview: From gripping mysteries to feel-good favorites, this winter’s TV slate delivers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m. Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day. Read more...
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January 21, 2:52 pm
Film Preview: Stay warm with this winter’s movie slate, from romance to thrillers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:20 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. Read more...