Saturday, December 20


Film review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ pays homage to franchise without eclipsing original installment

This post was updated Aug. 18 at 9:06 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Alien: Romulus” launches the franchise into orbit for the first time in almost 40 years, despite presenting a familiar experience that is anything but alien. Read more...

Photo: Dripping in sticky, clear slime, the otherworldly creature stands face to face with human life. Written and directed by Fede Álvarez, the action-horror “Alien: Romulus” premiered Aug. 16. (Courtesy of Disney)


‘Shenanigans’ film written by UCLA alumnus explores family, societal expectations

This post was updated Aug. 18 at 8:57 p.m. A new short-form comedy is leaving little room for “Shenanigans.” “Shenanigans,” written by alumnus Alex Henry, began production Aug. Read more...

Photo: Sporting a vibrant blue flight jacket, alumnus Alex Henry as James Dwayne Jr. in the upcoming short film “Shenanigans,” stands atop the stairs. Set in 1999, the period piece captures a nostalgic feel. (Courtesy of Young Dragon Studio)


Film review: ‘Trap’ falls short of trapping audience until finale with unrealistic turns

This post was updated Aug. 4 at 8:33 p.m. “Trap” hopes to ensnare audiences in a tightly wound thriller but releases all of its tension – and the audience’s attention – well before the finish line. Read more...

Photo: Glazed by unsettling red light, Cooper (left), played by Josh Hartnett, scans the crammed concert for an escape, accompanying his distracted daughter Riley (right), played by Ariel Donoghue. The fresh thriller “Trap,” released Aug. 2, shines the spotlight on an unrecoverable night of high-stakes investigation. (Courtesy of IMDb)


Movie review: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ thoughtfully honors genre’s beginnings, iconic characters

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is honoring the days of Marvel’s future past. Released on Friday, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” directed by Shawn Levy, is not only a great Deadpool movie, but the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” of Fox Studios’ Marvel Universe. Read more...

Photo: Wedged in the center seat of the beige-interior car sits Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. The finale of Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” film series released nationwide July 26. (Courtesy of Disney)


Queer Rhapsody film series held in LA, embracing collaboration, inclusion

With the film series Queer Rhapsody, there’s no competition – just community. Organized by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the series is showcasing over 50 queer-centered feature films, documentaries and short films through Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Laying atop the green vehicle, grad student Azra (left) seeks balance in her life after the unexpected death of her father and coming out as queer to her conservative Muslim mother. Directed by Fawzia Mirza, “The Queen Of My Dreams” will air on the final night of the Queer Rhapsody film series. (Courtesy of Baby Daal Productions)


TV Review: ‘The Boys’ season four falls short of producing enticing buildup to show finale

This post was updated July 21 at 11:13 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “The Boys” season four runs in place at super speed. This summer, showrunner Eric Kripke delivered the hotly anticipated fourth season of the diabolical superhero show “The Boys” with the final episode released on Amazon Prime Video on July 18. Read more...

Photo: Susan Heyward and Jessie T. Usher play Sister Sage (left) and A-Train (right) in “The Boys.” The fourth season of the superhero series was released on Amazon Prime Video this summer. (Courtesy of Prime Video)



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