Friday, December 26

Alternating silence and noise serve to frighten audiences in short film ‘452′

Director Andres Esparza utilized everything from cornstarch to food coloring to emphasize the horror in his short film “452.” The third-year English student drew inspiration from horror films like “Hereditary” and “A Quiet Place” to create “452,” which will be finished the first week of November. Read more...

Photo: Jerimiah Sims plays Tony in “452,” a short film following him and Rolland, who wakes up in a mysterious location unable to communicate and relies on physical cues and humming sounds. The film utilizes lengthy silences and heightened music to create a sense of discomfort. (Courtesy of Almarosa Estrada)


Panel discusses rise of Asian-American visibility, continued need for progress

“Crazy Rich Asians” was the first film with an all-Asian cast and an Asian-American lead in 25 years. But the film breaking box office records is not necessarily indicative of a sea of change for Asian-American representation, said culinary producer and food stylist Janet Lo – it’s a step toward a larger conversation. Read more...

Photo: UCLA and LCC Theatre Company alumni took the stage at the Northwest Campus Auditorium to discuss Asian-American representation in the media. With the recent representation, especially the popularity of “Crazy Rich Asians,” food stylist and culinary producer Janet Lo said she hopes it becomes more than just a trend. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Screening, Q&A to dissect growing culture of full-immersion horror experiences

Halloween, for many, is a chance to dress up with friends and enjoy a few light-hearted scares. But for those whose lives revolve around a passion for horror, Halloween is the time to put into action yearlong plans and push the limits of haunting. Read more...

Photo: Jon Schnitzer, director of “HAUNTERS: The Art of the Scare,” will participate in a Q&A following a screening of the film at the James Bridges Theater. The documentary follows individuals who devote their lives to horror. It centers on haunters, the small group of people who drive the subculture through creating immersive experiences. (Photo courtesy of Dallas King)


CAP presents live dance performance carefully captured on film in ‘Kreatur’

Some of the dancers featured in “Kreatur” come from backgrounds like Cirque du Soleil, while others have performed together for the past 20 years. “Kreatur,” a dance production captured on film over the period of four live performances, made its American debut in The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Monday. Read more...

Photo: The Center for the Art of Performance presented “Kreatur” on Monday, a dance performance captured on film. The production features members of the dance company Sasha Waltz & Guests, and focuses in on certain characters in between wider shots. (Photo courtesy of Sebastian Bolesch)


Alumni forge down-to-earth depiction of hell in new animated series

Traitor Joe’s and Hell Foods peddle devilish goods to the underworld’s unsuspecting residents in “Hooray for Hell.” A collaboration effort between UCLA alumni Amy Winfrey and Peter Merryman, “Hooray For Hell” is a YouTube animated series released Oct. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Amy Winfrey, alongside her husband and alumnus Peter Merryman, created “Hooray for Hell,” a cartoon series about a girl who finds herself in hell after voting in the 2016 elections. Hell, in their creation, is an earth-like landscape where the worst parts of everyday life are amplified, Winfrey said. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)


After Dark: ‘The Eyes of Laura Mars’ amuses audience, critiques fashion industry

Los Angeles’ blend of midnight movies, cult screenings and historic theaters offers late-night scares and childhood nostalgia back in the theater. Join columnist Nina Young as she attends different cult screenings each week to find out why audiences stay out so late after dark. Read more...

Photo: Columnist Nina Young explored the relationship between fashion and film at the Getty Center, which screened the 1978 cult thriller “The Eyes of Laura Mars” alongside a recent exhibition on fashion photography. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Movie review: ‘Wildlife’ driven by character development with dutiful, detailed performances

Paul Dano’s directorial debut follows a family patriarch who extinguishes fires in the Montana mountains as his son attempts to put out fires at home. “Wildlife” delivers a compelling mix of whimsy and drama in a film not characterized by a swift-moving plot, but rather the measured and careful development of its characters. Read more...

Photo: (Photo courtesy of Scott Garfield/IFC Films)



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