Raising a kid takes a different kind of superhero altogether. In “Raising Dion,” that superhero is Nicole, a single mother who has to contend with her son Dion’s newfound powers and consider how best to keep him safe. Read more...
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Television has become one of the most effective ways to incite social change, and Jeff Werner said Netflix’s “Unbelievable” is calling for the public to start believing women. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 1 at 6:19 p.m. Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. LA 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: Sarah Anwer Khan grew up dragging her parents to casting calls. Now, as the 25-year-old works to make a name for herself in Los Angeles, she said she credits the group “Muslim Women in Hollywood” for providing a supportive community in the city. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
Characters and finalists alike aimed for the stars at the Fine Cut Festival of Films. The festival celebrated its 20th year during a private ceremony Thursday night at the Landmark Theatre. Read more...
Photo: Erin Lau’s film, “The Moon and the Night,” about a family’s financial struggles took home the most prestigious award at Fine Cut Festival of Films on Thursday for its attention to storytelling. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
The magic of film has always brought people together, and with the start of a new school year, Bruins can be sure to rely on movies to create new bonds. Read more...
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This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:00 p.m. The only thing worse than falling in love with your best friend is confessing those feelings the night before they move across the country. Read more...
Photo: Producer Jenine Pastores, writer and director Kevin J. Nguyen, alumnus Ivan Mok and producer Vu Hoang (left to right) all worked together to create “Blue Suit,” a short film set in the San Gabriel Valley and centered on the representation of the LGBTQ community within the Asian American one. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
Jimmy McGill, a young conman trying to clean up his act and become a lawyer like his brother, continually finds himself on the wrong side of the law – but the audience doesn’t mind. Read more...
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