Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

Actor, director, producer Keara Hedican exits UCLA stage ready for her next act

Keara Hedican’s final bow as a Bruin has arrived as the actor-director-producer prepares for future projects. The fourth-year theater student with an acting emphasis said she hopes to continue all three facets of entertainment production after graduation. Read more...

Photo: Keara Hedican sits with her hands in her lap. The fourth-year theater student said her philosophy at UCLA was influenced by her experience as a hula dancer. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)





Film review: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ chokes on its aspirations with lack of novelty

This post was updated May 27 at 9:29 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Sputtering into theaters by jetpack Friday, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” concluded Disney’s beloved “Mandalorian” franchise with an engine failure of a narrative. Read more...

Photo: The Mandalorian rests his hand as Grogu perches on his shoulder. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” concluded Disney’s beloved “Mandalorian” franchise and was released Friday. (Courtesy of Disney)



This costume designer dressed ‘Dune.’ She’s teaching UCLA students her craft.

Jacqueline West drapes a new vision for world-building in a classroom where students stitch sandstorms from silk. The Academy Award nominee is the latest David C. Read more...

Photo: Jacqueline West sits at a white desk alongside collaborators. West is an Academy Award nominee and the Costume Designer in Residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. (Gabby Yang/Daily Bruin)



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