Saturday, April 25

The art of title sequences

Many say that the hardest part of writing a paper is the introduction and conclusion "“ synthesizing an entire body of work into five to eight sentences requires nuance, creativity and the ability to capture the reader's attention until the very end. Read more...

Photo: Hammer Museum will feature five of the film world’s top film title designers. These guests have designed film titles for films ranging from “Spider-Man” to “Watchmen” to the upcoming “Terminator Salvation.”


Musicians blend styles to test boundaries

Imagine the personal soundtracks of a cornucopia of college students "“ these students all coming from drastically different musical and instrumental backgrounds, each equipped with diverse foundations of musical experience. Read more...


Alumna showcases the art in recycling

The fast track to success may not always be the best way to get there. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumna Annie Lapin’s “Parallel Deliria Iteration” will be featured at the Pasadena Museum of California Art from May 31 to Sept. 20. Her 3-D art consists mostly of recycled materials from other works.




TV Review: “Glee”

Labeled as a "special premiere" airing after tonight's finale of "American Idol" on Fox, "Glee" is a smart and funny chronicle of a high school singing club made up of misfits and outcasts "“ which is just as American as any rags-to-riches-rise-to-fame story offered by Ryan Seacrest and company. Read more...


Student film to screen at Cannes

For the world-famous Festival de Cannes, running now through May 24, the film festival's jury consists of famous names within the industry ranging from actress Robin Wright Penn ("State of Play") to director James Gray ("Two Lovers"). However, this week students have a special opportunity to help decide festival winners as well. Read more...

Photo: Joaquin Baldwin is a graduate student in animation at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.