For theaters to fill their seats, directors need to give audiences a reason to leave the house. Following the release of films like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” fans have been flocking to theaters. Read more...
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August 15, 9:12 pm
Film review: ‘Six’ live recording delivers dazzling vocals, misses the mark with new movie medium
This post was updated Aug. 16 at 2:16 a.m. A new stage-to-film adaptation invites viewers to “Get Down” with the wives of Henry VIII, featuring stunning songwriting but subpar cinematography. Read more...
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August 14, 7:14 pm
LFTA brings Latino culture, community into the spotlight through film, theater
The Latine Film and Theater Association is uplifting Latino voices on stage and onscreen. LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions throughout the school year, said theater co-chair Sammy Andrade-Mayen. Read more...
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August 14, 10:47 am
More than a movie: The Bruin Theater’s reopening sparks community in Westwood
The walk to the theater. The glow of the marquee. The hum of a crowd. These were all part of a moviegoing ritual for generations of UCLA students until two years ago. Read more...
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August 7, 4:38 pm
Directors Village theater draws crowds for ‘The Odyssey’ ahead of 2027 reopening
This post was updated Aug 9 at 1:16 p.m. Two hours before the movie even began, hundreds of excited moviegoers were lined up to see “The Odyssey” at the newly renovated Fox Westwood Village Theater. Read more...
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August 5, 7:32 pm
Winner Takes All: Choosing the best from the web of Spider-Man movies
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002. Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans. Read more...
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July 31, 4:34 pm
Film review: It’s a ‘Brand New Day’ for Spider-Man with stunning performances, cinematography
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 7:10 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels exactly as the title says – brand new. Marvel Studios’ newest addition to the Spider-Man franchise swung into theaters Friday. Read more...