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...
Photo: (Helen Sanders / Daily Bruin)
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October 31, 6:19 pm
UCLA film series reflects on cultural impact of Giant Robot magazine 30 years on
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
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October 29, 3:03 pm
‘Girl Meets World’ alumnus August Maturo takes on love of education at UCLA
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)
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October 25, 3:38 pm
Movie review: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ delivers a touching finale, blending action with nostalgia
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)
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October 18, 4:29 pm
Film review: ‘Smile 2,’ despite its toothy gore, is little more than an empty smile
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)
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October 17, 1:22 pm
Fall film preview: Season to bring sought-after sequels, anticipated adaptation
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...
Photo: (Joy Chen / Daily Bruin staff)
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October 15, 10:10 pm
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