Spike Jonze was already one of the most ambitious directors in Hollywood – “Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation.” and “Where the Wild Things Are” intuitively surpass the boundaries of film inventiveness. Read more...
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January 9, 12:00 am
Winter TV preview: Winter Olympics headlines major networks
Winter quarter can sometimes feel a bit dreary, but thanks to a new TV lineup, Bruins can beat the blues by tuning in. From the return of fan favorites like “Downton Abbey” to the arrival of the Winter Olympics, chances are that there is something for everyone. Read more...
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January 7, 12:00 am
Winter movie preview: Big screen films to look forward to this quarter
The beginning of the year is notable for scraps of remains from the end-of-year award validation season, and a great decrease in overall quality. 2014, however, brings upon the world a slew of heroes set on changing the formula, including RoboCop, Spartans and even Legos. Read more...
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January 7, 12:00 am
Out of Focus: Japanese horror ‘House’ creeps into American cult culture
Los Angeles exists as it does today because of the movies. Initially rolling hills and orange groves, it has become a major American metropolis because of its status as the filmmaking capital of the world. Read more...
Photo: A&E columnist Ian Colvin discusses underrated, little-known films in his column “Out of Focus.” This week, Colvin examines the 1977 Japanese horror film “House.”
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December 14, 1:35 pm
Movie Review: ‘Unhung Hero’
On Dec. 23, 2011, Patrick Moote, a UCLA sports fan, proposed on the Jumbotron at a UCLA Basketball game. Moote’s girlfriend at the time, however, answered his question by fleeing the stadium speechless. Read more...
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December 9, 12:06 am
Movie Review: ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
Julie Andrews, accepting her best actress Oscar for “Mary Poppins” in 1965, was overwhelmingly humble, though she only thanked one individual by name during her speech. Read more...
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December 9, 12:00 am
Alumni film on JFK seeks to inspire youth
After reading over 50 books and spending hours interviewing scholars, two UCLA alumni devoted years to making a documentary on one revered American leader: President John F. Read more...
Photo: The new film from alumni Darin Nellis and Cory Taylor, “JFK: A President Betrayed,” compiles interviews from scholars and authors about the president’s political journey.