Sunday, December 28




Graduate student’s short film ‘Clara’ explores intimacy and infertility in marriage

Intimacy remains a pillar of marriage dynamics in graduate student Khiam’e Fields’ “Clara.” Written and directed by Fields, “Clara” focuses on intimacy’s place in a relationship, highlighting the ensuing turmoil when a 19th century African American couple deals with infertility. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student Khiam’e Fields’ film “Clara” explores the intersection between intimacy and infertility in traditional marriage dynamics. Maureen Germain and Niki J Crawford star as Mary and Shaman, respectively, who grapple with the infertility that drives a wedge between Mary and her husband. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)




TV review: ‘Party of Five’ provides timely insight into struggle of illegal immigrants in U.S.

Acing exams and earning money is a necessity for the Acostas if they want to stay together. Five siblings must deal with the tragic aftermath of their parents’ deportations in Freeform’s new series “Party of Five.” A reboot of the 1994 Fox series, which revolved around the Salingers, a white family who lost their parents in a tragic car crash, the obvious difference now is the political bent. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Jonathan Wenk/Freeform)



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