Sunday, May 11

UCLA cinema, media studies program challenges classical view of science fiction

International science fiction filmmakers, often sidelined by Hollywood, are shining brightly at UCLA. The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s cinema and media studies program debuted their long-awaited film series “Science Fiction Against the Margins” on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Shown is a still from “Sleep Dealer” by Alex Rivera. The UCLA Film & Television Archive began their international film series “Science Fiction Against the Margins” on Oct. 4 and will run until Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Alex Rivera. Photo illustration by Ingrid Leng / Daily Bruin staff) Photo credit: Ingrid Leng


LCC theater company livestreams UCLA themed Dungeons & Dragons

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:10 p.m. UCLA’s Asian American theater company – Lapu, the Coyote That Cares Theatre Company – is bringing out the magical side of UCLA. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) UCLA students Samantha Leong, Jenny Wang, Ezekiel Ito, Reia Uchiumi and Ethan Dao sit around a table and smile at the camera. The group will live-stream their student-focused adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons every Saturday during fall quarter. (Courtesy of Jessica Le)



Film review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ reimagines classic characters, delivers haunting narrative

This post was updated Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a dark, symphonic crescendo into madness, redefining chaos. Slicing into theaters Friday, director Todd Phillips’ audacious sequel to his 2019 phenomenon, “Joker,” is a visceral exploration of love and madness. Read more...

Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (right) returns to his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck alongside Lady Gaga (left) as Lee Quinzel in “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Written and directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel hit theaters everywhere Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)


Alumni films ‘Hickey,’ ‘Esperanza’ recognized at PBS SoCal’s FINE CUT festival

This post was updated Oct. 6 at 7:49 p.m. UCLA alumni are setting the stage for efficacious storytelling through short films. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, PBS SoCal’s annual FINE CUT festival of films showcases student films from across Southern California and provides networking opportunities for participants. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Giovanna Molina (center) wears a black dress and accepts her award for best narrative short film. PBS SoCal held its 25th anniversary FINE CUT festival of student films at Landmark Theaters Sunset on Sept. 10. (Courtesy of PBS SoCal)


Q&A: ‘Turning Red’ star Rosalie Chiang widens lens of Asian representation

Editor’s note: This post was updated March 29, 2025, at 12:52 p.m. to clarify that Rosalie Chiang was a member of the ASUCLA Communications Board at the time of publication. Read more...

Photo: Rosalie Chiang glances at the camera. The UCLA student and actress starred in Disney’s animated film “Turning Red.” Chiang hopes to continue amplifying Asian American voices in the film industry. (Courtesy of Getty Images)


Luke Beall blurs lines between authenticity and artifice in film ‘Fatal Exposure’

Despite setbacks, “Fatal Exposure” not only resonates with audiences but also chills them. Helmed by fourth-year physics student Luke Beall, the Film & Photography Society’s self-described most ambitious film yet follows a young actress as she is stalked throughout a shoot while navigating modern-day girlhood. Read more...

Photo: Faye Malloy – Alma in The Film & Photography Society at UCLA’s short film “FATAL EXPOSURE” – glares at her misleading reflection on the television screen. (Courtesy of Arianna Zhao)



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