This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:35 p.m. UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television screened alumni’s Oscar-qualified short films in honor of their success. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Alumni with Oscar-qualified shorts stand together and smile at the camera. Kelly Pike’s “Picture Day” and Aaron Lemle and Ava Lalezarzadeh’s “In The Garden of Tulips” screened at James Bridges Theater on Oct. 24. Courtesy of John Smith)
This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:38 p.m. Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film generated a media storm, even as its review scores slept with the fishes. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 31 at 8:09 p.m. With punk rock, Japanese candy and underground filmmakers, Giant Robot changed the world one zine at a time. Read more...
Photo: (Original art courtesy of Destination Films. Illustration by Joy Chen / Daily Bruin staff) Photo credit: Joy Chen
This autumn, August Maturo is penning a new chapter. The young actor has just transferred to UCLA at the age of 17. A third-year English student, Maturo said he previously attended Moorpark College with a mix of in-person and asynchronous classes to better accommodate his schedule as a working actor. Read more...
Photo: August Maturo leans against a bookshelf and smiles at the camera, sporting a navy blue UCLA sweatshirt and white-collared top. The actor began working in the industry at the age of five. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 10:16 p.m. “Venom: The Last Dance” is a shockingly beautiful curtain call. Director Kelly Marcel delivered a timeless comic book love story with “Venom: The Last Dance,” which released in theaters Friday. Read more...
Photo: Venom (Tom Hardy) smiles sinisterly at the camera. The final installment of the “Venom” franchise, “Venom: The Last Dance” released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:54 p.m. “Smile 2” is a familiar, fun horror – but nothing to sink your teeth into. Director and writer Parker Finn’s sequel lurched into theaters Friday, inviting audiences back into the “Smile” franchise after the original film’s surprise popularity in 2022. Read more...
Photo: Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) wears a polished red costume and bears a frightened expression. The actress plays a global popstar in “Smile 2,” which released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of Everett Collection)
Autumn’s crisp air is blowing in a fresh slate of Hollywood film releases. As cozy weather settles in, this rich seasonal lineup of films is filling theaters with warmth. Read more...
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