Wednesday, April 22

UCLA alumni pair up to produce “˜Collaborator’ film

For producer Luca Matrundola, the five-minute standing ovation at the premiere of the film "Collaborator" was the most rewarding victory he could have received after working for two years to bring the movie to life. Read more...

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Luca Matrundola and Julien Favre, UCLA alumni and producers, worked together to create the new film “Collaborator,” pictured above. (Credit: Tribeca Films)



Movie Review: "Craigslist Joe"

For many people, Craigslist may bring images of ads seeking missed connections, postings for a yard sale, perverts or the next Craigslist killer. But for Joe Garner, the classifieds site is a place for kindness. Read more...

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(Credit: CLJ Films)




“˜Curious Creatures from Mexican Popular Arts’ explores animal portrayal

The exhibition consists of roughly 40 pieces from the Fowler's permanent holdings, said Patrick Polk, curator of Latin American and Caribbean popular arts. It represents an introductory look at some of the different ways in which animals are depicted in regional and family traditions. Read more...

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Courtesy of FOWLER MUSUM
The “Curious Creatures from Mexican Popular Arts” exhibit is on display at the Fowler Museum until Nov. 28.


Directing couple of “˜Little Miss Sunshine’ return to examine relationships in “˜Ruby Sparks’

Since their 2006 directorial debut, UCLA alumni Dayton and Faris have added another project to their impressive repertoire of work: their new movie "Ruby Sparks," a modern twist on the Pygmalion myth. Read more...

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UCLA alumni and power couple Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (directors of “Little Miss Sunshine”) are back with their new movie “Ruby Sparks.”