Set your calendars, ladies and gentlemen. Set your alarm clocks almost a week in advance, cancel any plans with friends or loved ones. In short, make sure you’re in front of a television on Sunday night. Read more...
Photo: Sigur Rós is turning yellow and animated on Sunday’s “The Simpsons” episode featuring new songs and its own version of the show’s theme.
Venus and Serena Williams have essentially reached the point of tennis gods. Read more...
Most individuals have their first dreamy experience with the mysterious Jay Gatsby in a high school classroom. Read more...
In preparation for Warner Bros.’ 2013 release of “The Great Gatsby,” the Daily Bruin compiled a few of the most interesting aspects of Baz Luhrmann’s new film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel and how they match up with Jack Clayton’s 1974 adaptation. Read more...
The “Red Curtain Trilogy” is often used to refer to Baz Luhrmann’s first three features: “Strictly Ballroom,” “Romeo + Juliet,” and “Moulin Rouge!” None of the three films are linked, but are often grouped together for their stylistic similarities. Mix together an abundant amount of imagery, work the production value to new heights, take a few drugs to counter the fatigue and bring it all home with a bit of song and dance – you’ll have a Luhrmann piece in no time. Read more...
Photo: Director Baz Luhrmann is known for his abundant amount of imagery, song and dance in his storytelling which distinguishes him from other directors.
It was the early 1970s and Woodstock was over. Read more...
In recent years, it seems as if movies are getting longer and longer, making some difficult to sit through. The Shorttakes Film Festival has just the solution – a selection of short films that are light on length and heavy on content. Read more...
Photo: This year’s filmmakers include fourth-year film, television and digital media student Neil Paik, who was chosen for his film “The Doctor of Bagram” about a trauma surgeon serving in Afghanistan who comes face to face with the realities of war, including the Afghan people affected by violence.
