With the seasons come cynicism. As major holidays approach, it is inevitable to suspect that whatever movie studios prepare to shovel out will be a recycled story from last year. Read more...
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February 13, 12:40 am
UCLA center helps create show documenting global issues
World-famous Indian-American film producer Ashok Amritraj challenges 12 promising filmmakers with a shot at worldwide recognition. With a camera in hand and just 24 hours, competitors strive to capture the heart of a complicated global issue. Read more...
Photo: Ashok Amritraj produces and hosts the “Chance of a Lifetime” competition show. (Hyde Park Entertainment)
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February 11, 10:35 pm
Alumna’s film explores life of ‘American Revolutionary’
When UCLA alumna Grace Lee met 98-year-old Grace Lee Boggs, she knew she had found something revolutionary. According to Lee, Boggs, a Chinese-American social activist, played a leading role in social movements that swept through Detroit during her lifetime, including the Black Power, Civil Rights, feminist and labor movements.Boggs’ rich history fascinated Lee – what was originally meant as a two-hour interview turned into a five-day conversation between Lee and Boggs. Read more...
Photo: Directed by UCLA alumna Grace Lee (right), “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs” explores the life and philosophy of Chinese-American activist Grace Lee Boggs (left), featuring the social movements in which Boggs played a role. (Courtesy of Grace Lee)
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February 11, 10:27 pm
Movie Review: ‘About Last Night’
“About Last Night”Directed by Steve PinkScreen Gems1.0 / 5.0 paws It’s Valentine’s Day. You’re looking to take your date to a hilarious rom-com that will spark lively conversation about the exciting and preposterous love lives of fictional characters. Read more...
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February 11, 12:00 am
Out of Focus: ‘Harold and Maude’ screening on Valentine’s Day
Images of Vietnam washed across newspapers. Starry-eyed college kids with flowers in their hair staged demonstrations across the country. America was in flames and the revolution was televised. Read more...
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February 11, 12:00 am
Academy Awards nominations: Documentary short subject
Every year, the works chosen for the three Academy Awards categories for short films are among the most overlooked of the year’s Oscar selections. Aside from those coupled with Pixar films and the rare popular YouTube short, the majority of pieces go unseen and unheard of by the general public. Read more...
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February 7, 12:31 am
Q&A: ‘Suits’ cast talks show’s themes, second half of season
On Thursday night, students weathered a cold, rainy night outside of Ackerman Grand Ballroom in order to catch the mid-season three premiere of the USA Network show “Suits” in honor of the SUITS College Tour. Read more...
Photo: As part of the SUITS College Tour, the mid-season three premiere of the USA Network show “Suits” is being screened at college campuses around the country. Creator Aaron Korsh and stars Sarah Rafferty and Gabriel Macht are in attendance at each event for private and audience Q&As. (Photo credit: NBC Universal Inc.)