Saturday, December 20

TFT hosts 2nd Asian and Pacific Islander Film Night featuring alumni productions

This post was updated June 7 at 7:44 p.m. Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault. A lively celebration of culture and human connection brought cinema lovers together Friday. Read more...

Photo: Asian and Pacific Islander filmmakers gathered for a celebration of cinema May 31 at the James Bridges Theater. The annual event spotlighted diverse stories from API alumni through film. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)



Film review: ‘Furiosa’ takes ‘Mad Max’ saga to new heights despite stand-alone stumbles

This post was updated May 27 at 10:21 p.m. Revenge is lukewarm in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” an extravagant yet weightless prequel. Pioneer of the postapocalypse George Miller returns to the wasteland for the fifth installment of the “Mad Max” saga and prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road” in theaters Friday. Read more...

Photo: Anya Taylor-Joy plays the titular Furiosa in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Directed and co-written by George Miller, the prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road” released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)


Theater Review: Good casting in ‘Girl From the North Country’ saves the show from its cliche plot

“Girl From the North Country” bridges a complex narrative with musical theatrics in their ongoing performances. Written and directed by Conor McPherson, the Tony-winning musical will run until June 2 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Girl From the North Country” sings on stage. The Tony Award-winning musical will run at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through June 2. (Courtesy of Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)


Q&A: UCLA professor Patricia Rozema talks film rereleases at Hammer, artistic process

Dedicated to uncovering the unfiltered humanness behind her characters, professor Patricia Rozema delves into the rerelease of her films at the Hammer Museum. Having received a number of accolades, Rozema’s films “White Room” and “Beckett on Film: Happy Days” were recently shown at the Hammer Museum in Westwood under the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Read more...

Photo: Patricia Rozema poses for her portrait. The adjunct professor recently had a series of her films screened at the Hammer Museum. (Courtesy of Patricia Rozema)


Film review: The imaginary friends of ‘IF,’ despite strong acting, are easily outgrown

This post was updated May 21 at 8:02 p.m. “IF” had the concept, star power and budget to be this summer’s iconic family blockbuster – if it had only met its full potential. Read more...

Photo: Cailey Fleming and Steve Carell play Bea (left) and Blue (right) in “IF.” Directed by John Krasinski, the live-action animated film released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)




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