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December 22, 1:11 pm

Q&A: Sarah Polley, Claire Foy explore ‘difficult conversations’ in ‘Women Talking’

This post was updated Jan. 10 at 8:43 p.m. Sarah Polley is bringing salient stories of womanhood from page to screen. Based on Miriam Toews’ novel of the same name, “Women Talking” centers on a group of women in an isolated religious colony who must decide the best course of action following a string of sexual assaults by the colony’s men. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Women Talking” gather in a barn. The film, written and directed by Sarah Polley, is based on the novel of the same name. (Courtesy of Michael Gibson)

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December 5, 12:54 pm

‘The White Lotus’ season 2 recap – episode 6: ‘Abductions’

All actions have devastating consequences in “The White Lotus.” In its sixth episode titled “Abductions,” the HBO series further explores the fallout of the deception and jealousy that has muddled the relationship between the guests of the titular hotel. Read more...

Photo: Simona Tabasco (left) and Adam DiMarco (right) play Lucia and Albie on HBO’s “The White Lotus.” The penultimate episode of the second season premiered on Dec. 4. (Courtesy of Fabio Lovino/HBO)

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December 2, 4:51 pm

UCLA alumnus explores fish out of water family dynamics in short film

This post was updated Jan. 10 at 8:39 p.m. Jeremy Hsing’s latest short film is encouraging viewers to think outside the tank. The alumnus’ project “Fish” follows a Chinese American man named Tiger who faces conflicting emotions after failing to attend the funeral of his traditional, estranged mother. Read more...

Photo: A goldfish in fishbowl sits on top of a brown coffee table. Written and directed by alumnus Jeremy Hsing, “Fish” explores a mother-son relationship after the mother dies and is reincarnated into a fish. (Courtesy of Samantha Umbay)

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November 28, 9:29 pm

‘The White Lotus’ – episode 5: ‘That’s Amore’

Sex and money tend to complicate matters of the heart. The fifth episode of “The White Lotus” examines how the characters navigate their respective entanglements following the events of the last episode. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Meghann Fahy, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza and Will Sharpe walk through a rustic vineyard. The fifth episode of Mike White’s “The White Lotus” premiered Nov. 28. (Courtesy of HBO)

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November 27, 8:21 pm

Alumnus-led film ‘Havana’ shines light on historical LGBTQ+ love story in Cuba

“Havana” dives into the intricacies of hiding one’s true self from their society. Alumnus and director Faith Strongheart’s short film “Havana” was selected to run as a part of PBS’ “Fine Cut” – a showcase of short films from up-and-coming Southern Californian filmmakers – in lieu of being awarded Best Student Film at the Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival. Read more...

Photo: Shaofei Chen (left) and Ifeanyi Dike Jr. (right) play Jian and Antonio in “Havana.” The short film, directed by alumnus Faith Strongheart, was recently selected to be part of the PBS “Fine Cut” showcase. (Courtesy of “Havana”)


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