This post was updated Oct. 27 at 10:16 p.m. “Venom: The Last Dance” is a shockingly beautiful curtain call. Director Kelly Marcel delivered a timeless comic book love story with “Venom: The Last Dance,” which released in theaters Friday. Read more...
Photo: Venom (Tom Hardy) smiles sinisterly at the camera. The final installment of the “Venom” franchise, “Venom: The Last Dance” released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:54 p.m. “Smile 2” is a familiar, fun horror – but nothing to sink your teeth into. Director and writer Parker Finn’s sequel lurched into theaters Friday, inviting audiences back into the “Smile” franchise after the original film’s surprise popularity in 2022. Read more...
Photo: Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) wears a polished red costume and bears a frightened expression. The actress plays a global popstar in “Smile 2,” which released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of Everett Collection)
Autumn’s crisp air is blowing in a fresh slate of Hollywood film releases. As cozy weather settles in, this rich seasonal lineup of films is filling theaters with warmth. Read more...
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International science fiction filmmakers, often sidelined by Hollywood, are shining brightly at UCLA. The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s cinema and media studies program debuted their long-awaited film series “Science Fiction Against the Margins” on Oct. Read more...
Photo: Shown is a still from “Sleep Dealer” by Alex Rivera. The UCLA Film & Television Archive began their international film series “Science Fiction Against the Margins” on Oct. 4 and will run until Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Alex Rivera. Photo illustration by Ingrid Leng / Daily Bruin staff) Photo credit: Ingrid Leng
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:10 p.m. UCLA’s Asian American theater company – Lapu, the Coyote That Cares Theatre Company – is bringing out the magical side of UCLA. Read more...
Photo: (From left to right) UCLA students Samantha Leong, Jenny Wang, Ezekiel Ito, Reia Uchiumi and Ethan Dao sit around a table and smile at the camera. The group will live-stream their student-focused adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons every Saturday during fall quarter. (Courtesy of Jessica Le)
As the season’s palette transitions from vibrant greens to soft reds and yellows, television harvests a bountiful lineup for autumn. With cozy weather and cool winds approaching, the fall’s fresh releases will surely offer a familiar experience for viewers. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a dark, symphonic crescendo into madness, redefining chaos. Slicing into theaters Friday, director Todd Phillips’ audacious sequel to his 2019 phenomenon, “Joker,” is a visceral exploration of love and madness. Read more...
Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (right) returns to his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck alongside Lady Gaga (left) as Lee Quinzel in “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Written and directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel hit theaters everywhere Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
