Ask one person, and they’ll say that their most anticipated movie of late 2015 is “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.” Ask another person, and they’ll say that it’s “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.” Everyone seems to have made their choice, whether it’s for the brutish strength of the Capitol or the incomparable power of the dark side. Read more...
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September 28, 2:35 am
Fall 2015 movie preview
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September 24, 8:53 am
Reels, Notes and Takes: Transitioning to fall
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The arts and entertainment world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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September 19, 1:06 pm
Movie Review: ‘Black Mass’
Violent mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and his Winter Hill Gang ran the underworld in 1980s-era Boston. Bulger commanded respect and loyalty from his inner circle and punished his enemies with swift, brutal efficiency. Read more...
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September 18, 8:39 pm
When East met West LA: From UCLA student to porn actor, beyond
Eric East’s parents still don’t know he is the first Chinese-born gay porn star. East, a stage name for the UCLA alumnus, started out as a go-go dancer in a Beijing nightclub at age 18. Read more...
Photo: Eric East, a stage name for the UCLA alumnus, started out as a go-go dancer in a Beijing nightclub at age 18. He only began working in pornography when he moved to Los Angeles from Shanghai for school five years ago. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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September 8, 8:48 am
Movie Review: ‘Ricki and the Flash’
Meryl Streep went the extra mile for “Ricki and the Flash.” A large part of the film’s promotional campaign highlighted the time it took her to learn how to play guitar, although the coaching from guitar master Neil Young must have helped a bit. Read more...
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September 8, 8:47 am
Editor’s picks: Summer edition
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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August 24, 8:27 am
Former UCLA postdoctoral scholar schools Hollywood on scientific accuracy
The only solution that Michael Bay’s film “Armageddon” offers, as an asteroid the size of Texas hurtles towards the Earth, is to send Bruce Willis into space with a massive bomb to split the asteroid and save the world. Read more...
Photo: About 65 UCLA professors contribute to The Science and Entertainment Exchange, an organization aiming to improve scientific accuracy in films. Former UCLA postdoctoral scholar Kevin Hickerson believes that detailed films like “Interstellar” have helped to improve scientific accurary in films. (Paramount Pictures)