There's a drinking game people are chomping at the bit to play, and it's not even a real thing. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 17, 11:43 pm
Remote Life: “˜New Girl,’ new game
Arts, Film & TV
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April 16, 12:12 am
Not your typical history movie: films take artistic, cultural approach to Armenian genocide
The average person is exposed to images of violence on a daily basis from news telecasts to video games. For an artist, crafting a creative message from these themes can be a challenge. Read more...
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Courtesy of HAMMER MUSEUM/SOPHIE GIRAUD/ADORATION PRODUCTIONS
“Ararat,” directed by Atom Egoyan (above), will be screened at the Hammer Museum.
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April 12, 11:57 pm
UCLA Film & Television Archive honors accomplishments of Iranian filmmakers
While filmmaking in Hollywood frequently pushes the boundaries and is celebrated for its provocation, the same cannot be said for filmmakers in Iran, where the writing, acting and craftsmanship "“ rather than a high budget or celebrity "“ are crucial to the film industry. Read more...
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UCLA FILM & TELEVISION ARCHIVE
MOURNING (2011), directed by Morteza Farshbaf.
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April 12, 11:47 pm
Movie Review: “Monsieur Lazhar”
Suicide is a jarring, tragic event that often cannot be explained. A teacher's suicide, especially one committed in an elementary school classroom, is even more unthinkable. Read more...
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MUSIC BOX FILMS
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April 11, 1:19 am
Remote Life: TV a testament of storytelling, and only time will tell what shows from now will be future classics
I never thought I'd get to watch Lucille Ball's infamous drunk Vitameatavegamin commercial from "I Love Lucy" in a theater full of college students. More importantly, I didn't expect a 55-year-old show to send a bunch of undergrads into fits of giggles. Read more...
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CBS TELEVISION
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April 8, 11:55 pm
Documentary “˜Bully’ shows promise in effecting positive change for school bullying, violence
This weekend (which just so happens to start off on Friday the thirteenth), the documentary "Bully" will call audiences to take action. Read more...
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April 4, 12:10 am
Remote Life: Unconventional midseason premieres of television shows a welcome change
You did it, you found Remote Life. You found it despite the change from Tuesday to Wednesday and the spring break hiatus. Read more...
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“Mad Men” recently returned with the premiere of its fifth season.