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February 28, 4:51 pm

Author Adam Phillips leads discussion on psychoanalysis, practicing kindness

This post was updated March 2 at 8:32 p.m. Psychoanalytic thinker and author Adam Phillips presented ideas about kindness, mental health and psychoanalysis Thursday. Phillips, a former child psychotherapist, spoke with UCLA professors David Russell and Mona Simpson about his untraditional opinions on psychoanalysis at the Landmark Westwood theater. Read more...

Photo: Pictured from to left to right are Mona Simpson, Adam Phillips and David Russell having a conversation. The three sat down to talk about Phillips’ latest novel, “On Kindness,” at the Landmark Westwood on Thursday. (Amanda Velasco/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 27, 11:17 pm

Oscars 2025 Q&A: Arianne Phillips pieces together Bob Dylan’s costumes in ‘A Complete Unknown’

Look by look, Arianne Phillips is piecing together Bob Dylan’s evolution from “A Complete Unknown” to a cultural icon. Celebrated for her work on renowned films such as “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” and her collaboration with musical legend Madonna, Phillips has earned her fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown.” The musical biopic, which follows the emergence of icon Bob Dylan onto the folk music scene, relies heavily on its visual storytelling, with the costume department playing an integral role in depicting Dylan’s journey of self-discovery. Read more...

Photo: Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the musical biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The film is nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Costume Design. (Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 27, 11:17 pm

Oscars 2025 Second Take: Generative AI in film stifles authentic creation, blurs transparency with audience

The use of artificial intelligence has breached the world of filmmaking, devaluing the role of artistic expression and creativity within film. As films increasingly incorporate forms of generative AI into their filmmaking processes, controversy and debates on the value of AI in film continue to surface. Read more...

Photo: (Kathalia Wong/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Music

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February 27, 8:54 pm

UCLA Whistling Club works its way to widespread web fame, provides musical space

This post was updated March 4 at 8:24 p.m. With newfound internet fame, the Whistling Club at UCLA is blowing away the student club scene. Formed during the 2023-2024 school year by president Jean Pierre “JP” Etcheverry, the Whistling Club has garnered recent attention because of Etcheverry’s efforts to make Instagram reels of the club’s performances. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Whistling Club at UCLA harmonize together during a club meeting. The club was founded in the 2023-2024 school year by third-year political science student Jean Pierre Etcheverry. (William Johnson/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 27, 6:17 pm

Oscars 2025 Q&A: Oscar-nominated ‘Conclave’ costume designer talks religious fashion, research

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 7:24 p.m. Lisy Christl faithfully brought Vatican vestiges to the silver screen. Edward Berger’s political thriller “Conclave,” which captures clashing ideologies and personalities amid the voting process for the next Catholic pope, is nominated for eight Academy Awards at Sunday’s ceremony, including Best Picture. Read more...

Photo: Ralph Fiennes clasps his hands together in a still from the 2024 drama film “Conclave.” The film will be up for eight Academy Awards on Sunday, including Best Picture. (Courtesy of Focus Features)

Arts, Music

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February 26, 11:30 pm

Vedika’s new single tunes into empowerment through Western pop, Indian instruments

Fusing traditional Indian sounds with Western pop, Vedika’s newest single proves that the two genres can complement one another. Embracing her cultural roots, Vedika Sinha – who performs as Vedika – released her latest single, “take it as a compliment,” on Feb. Read more...

Photo: Vedika Sinha sits on a multicolor couch in front of a dark wall with multiple posters. Sinha is a third-year music industry student and released her latest single “take it as a compliment” on Feb. 19. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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