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October 22, 4:34 pm

Film review: ‘Aftersun’ illuminates nuanced father-daughter dynamic in nostalgic haze

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 8:10 p.m. ​​​​Equally endearing as it is devastating, “Aftersun” refuses to be a fading memory. Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, the filmmaker’s feature-length debut chronicles father-daughter duo Calum (Paul Mescal) and Sophie (Frankie Corio) and their vacation to a Turkish resort. Read more...

Photo: Frankie Corio (left) and Paul Mescal (right) play father-daughter duo Sophie and Calum in A24’s “Aftersun.” Released Friday, the film was written and directed by Charlotte Wells. (Courtesy of A24)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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October 21, 3:16 pm

Album review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ concept becomes lost in experimental synth haze

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 8:04 p.m. Maybe midnight isn’t actually the best time for Taylor Swift to be making music. After a surprise announcement of its release, the pop singer dropped her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Taylor Swift holds a lighter on the cover of “Midnights.” The singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album released Friday. (Courtesy of Republic Records)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 20, 11:16 pm

UCLA alumnus explores cycles of life and death in ceramics exhibit

From the aging process of clay comes a garden of life. Curated by alumnus Charles Snowden, the exhibit, “Senescent Stone,” is on display at the Shulamit Nazarian until Oct. Read more...

Photo: Various muted-colored sculptures by Charles Snowden are displayed on a table in a gallery. Part of the MFA alumnus’s solo exhibition “Senescent Stone,” the collection will be on display at Shulamit Nazarian until Oct. 29. (Courtesy of Charles Snowden)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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October 20, 8:59 pm

Concert review: Conan Gray’s upbeat, heartfelt performance leaves crowd joyous

Conan Gray was everyone’s favorite musical best friend last night. The alumnus performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, touring for his sophomore album, “Superache.” With vocals identical to his recordings, Gray took the audience through a thrilling wave of emotions, even in songs about more somber subjects. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in an all-red ensemble, Conan Gray sings on his knees, looking up toward his microphone. The alumnus performed at the Greek Theatre Wednesday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 18, 9:07 pm

UCLA student shares Chinese American experience through zines, posters, graphics

Liz Li is chopping up traditional art media. The fourth-year design media arts student creates art through various media including zines, posters, graphics and mock-ups of imaginary candy brands. Read more...

Photo: The zine “Chop Suey,” a piece made by fourth-year design media arts student Liz Li, is held open to display its contents. In addition to zine-style pieces, the multimedia creations of Li include posters, sketches, prints and digital works. (Courtesy of Liz Li)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 18, 6:02 pm

UCLA professor Harryette Mullen talks poetry themes ahead of Hammer Museum reading

This post was updated Oct. 18 at 8:59 p.m. Harryette Mullen sees poetic stanzas in everyday life. The English professor and poet will be reading at the Poetry Series presented by the Hammer Museum on Thursday night. Read more...

Photo: Harryette Mullen smiles in front of a river. The English professor and poet will be reading selections of her work at the Hammer Museum on Thursday evening. (Courtesy of Hank Lazer)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 17, 12:23 am

UCLA student strings beads with business network through jewelry shop

Guadalupe Olivares is creating jewelry items from another world. The second-year environmental science student owns a jewelry business called Gupe’s Crafts on Instagram, which sells a wide array of pieces such as colorful necklaces and barrette clips. Read more...

Photo: Guadalupe Olivares models one of her signature star-shaped hair barrettes. The second-year environmental science student said she started her online shop, Gupe’s Crafts, when she realized how much she enjoyed creating colorful accessories for herself. (Courtesy of Guadalupe Olivares)


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