Friday, April 3


Film series uncovers Australian treasures

Film series uncovers Australian treasures UCLA film archives present down under history in ‘Strictly Oz’ By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff Long before it was known for spawning ABBA-worshipping transvestites and sequin-clad ballroom dancers, Australia had a rich and diverse cinematic history. Read more...


Macpherson received warmly at Sundance

Macpherson received warmly at Sundance Supermodel cast as director’s co-star in film ‘If Lucy Fell’ dream love interest By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff PARK CITY, UTAH — The Sundance Film Festival is all about independent cinema, but sometimes nothing celebrates independent cinema better than a celeb-packed, studio-funded, top-notch screening and after-party. Read more...


Sundance film enthusiasts see everything but sun

Sundance film enthusiasts see everything but sun Brannagh’s ‘Midwinter’s Tale’ fitting for opening of blizzard-impeded festival By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff PARK CITY, UTAH — The Sundance Film Festival in Utah receives yearly criticism for growing too big and growing too fast. Read more...



‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ should not see the light of day

‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ should not see the light of day New Tarantino, Rodriguez flick fails to capture success of previous works in exploitation cinema works By Brandon Wilson At an on-campus confab last year with Bruin film students at Melnitz Hall, filmmaker Paul Schrader (writer of "Taxi Driver," director of "American Gigolo" and UCLA alumnus) posed a question regarding the success of the ubiquitous Quentin Tarantino. Read more...


Barton’sBlues

Barton’sBlues August Wilson’s play, ‘Seven Guitars,’ passionately follows the life of singer Floyd Barton on his tragic and inspiring attempt to fulfill a lifelong dream. By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff loyd Barton has a dream. Read more...