Tuesday, May 26

Movie review: Latest iteration of ‘Terminator’ series captures the essence of its predecessors

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 10:02 p.m. The Terminator wasn’t kidding when he said, “I’ll be back.” “Terminator: Dark Fate” – the latest addition to the classic series – may not surpass the exceedingly high bar set by the first two films, but creative and thrilling action sequences paired with a strong set of characters prove that the “Terminator” franchise still has more to offer. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Kerry Brown/SKYDANCE PRODUCTIONS AND PARAMOUNT PICTURES)



‘The Shining’ spinoff ‘Doctor Sleep’ brings updated themes to source storyline

The Overlook Hotel, once defeated in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film “The Shining,” is coming back to life in “Doctor Sleep.” The spinoff follows protagonist Dan Torrance (Ewan McGregor), a recovering alcoholic with psychic powers dubbed the “shining.” “Doctor Sleep” delves deeper into the psychological scars left by Dan’s time at the Overlook Hotel as a child. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)


UCLA to celebrate filmmaker’s socially conscious documentaries in retrospective

Julia Reichert’s directorial debut premiered in 1971, but she said her work is just as relevant now, if not more so, than it was before. Reichert, an Emmy Award–winning and Academy Award-nominated producer and director, started her career with the first documentary of the 1970s women’s movement, “Growing Up Female.” Her subsequent films continued to explore social movements, particularly focusing on the fight against income inequality. Read more...




Los Angeles Unveiled: Filmmaker finds success in craft after switching career focus to follow dreams

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: Ali Baluch went against his parents’ wishes when he abandoned his potential career in politics and instead pursued a film degree. Watching the film “Requiem for a Dream” is what inspired him to make art that would challenge those who watched it, he said. (Courtesy of Ali Baluch)



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