A drag queen rips out her own heart in a climactic sequence of “The Gay Mafia.” The bedazzled heart is only one of many extreme moments in the fantastical West Hollywood world of his production, said Michael Yip, director and writer of the film. Read more...
Photo: Cecilia Wen is recording the musical voice of Niang Niang for UCLA extension student Michael Yip’s short film, “The Gay Mafia.” Niang Niang is portrayed by Jeffrey Liang, a professional drag queen. (Courtesy of Michael Yip)
Ian Somerhalder is back in the world of vampires to provide adventure, passion and even a little danger. But instead of reprising his past role as Damon Salvatore from “The Vampire Diaries,” Somerhalder will star as Dr. Read more...
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This post was updated Dec. 5 at 3:19 p.m. NBC’s “Sunnyside” is just as diverse as the real Sunnyside in Queens. Featuring a cast and writers’ room primarily made up of immigrants, “Sunnyside” was co-created by UCLA alumnus Kal Penn. Read more...
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This post was updated Dec. 3 at 6:14 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead “His Dark Materials” is living up to its name as it pivots toward the icy darkness of the North. Read more...
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George Takei was 5 years old when the United States government classified him as an “enemy alien.” Takei was one of over one hundred thousand innocent Japanese American citizens the government sent to internment camps during World War II. Read more...
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Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. Los Angeles is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim. Read more...
Photo: Amal Dalmar, who was once a law student at University of California Hastings School of Law, is currently a freelance video producer at BuzzFeed. Dalmar is also running her own YouTube channel on the side. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)
A love story sparks a social movement in “Queen & Slim.” Directed by Melina Matsoukas and written by Lena Waithe, the romantic drama thriller is set to hit theaters Wednesday. Read more...
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