This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:37 p.m. It would take viewers an estimated 3,937 hours to watch all of the content currently on Disney+ – that’s about 164 days of nonstop binge-watching. Read more...
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November 12, 10:51 pm
Graduate student’s short film about government conspiracy depicts moral sacrifice
A mass shooter and CIA operative begin to unravel a deep-rooted government conspiracy in an upcoming two-minute short film by Justin Garza. Filmed over a period of seven days in early November, the writer, producer and director Garza said his film, “Operation West,” will be energetic with an intriguing conclusion. Read more...
Photo: Justin Garza, a graduate student in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, said he filmed his project “Operation West” over a period of seven days and that it is a thriller fueled by powerful action shots. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 12, 10:45 pm
‘Lady and the Tramp’ remake’s original music captures essences of each character
Joseph Trapanese had to immerse audiences in the 1910s while also creating an original score for the live-action version of “Lady and the Tramp.” Known for his work in “The Greatest Showman,” “Straight Outta Compton” and the “Divergent“ trilogy, Trapanese said his most recent project challenged him to develop a refreshing overall musical language for a new generation of moviegoers while staying loyal to the emphasis on an era that is integral to this new interpretation. Read more...
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November 11, 10:01 pm
‘His Dark Materials’ season 1 review – episode 2: ‘The Idea of North’
“His Dark Materials” is spinning into new worlds – if only the alethiometer would do the same. The second episode of HBO’s fantasy drama released Monday night, and every minute it left audiences questioning exactly what world they were operating in. Read more...
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November 11, 8:57 pm
Los Angeles Unveiled: Alumna’s production company aims to focus on showing diverse characters, cultures
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 are breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Manaal Khan started her own production company Amyale, which translates to “those aspiring for infinity” from Arabic. Currently, Khan said she has many projects in development, including works from the Middle East, South Asia and the United States. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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November 7, 10:49 pm
Movie review: ‘Last Christmas’ is worth giving your heart away to this holiday season
Henry Golding gave away his heart before he could catch Emilia Clarke under the mistletoe. But before the tears start rolling, Golding takes the hearts of both Clarke and audiences first. Read more...
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November 7, 10:43 pm
Historical play ‘Defenders’ offers political, environmental commentary
A trip to Iceland left Cailin Harrison with a crashed car and inspiration for a new play. The upcoming production “Defenders,” premiering Saturday at The Broadwater Black Box, takes place during World War II and follows three American GIs who become shipwrecked on a remote island in Iceland, which they have been sent to defend. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Spencer Martin (right) stars alongside Travis Doucette (left) and Bryan Porter (middle) in “Defenders,” a play following Americans who go to defend Iceland in the midst of World War II. Martin said the chaotic natural elements in the play mirror the chaos that the Americans brought to the politically neutral island nation. (Courtesy of Darrett Sanders)