This post was updated April 25 at 6:25 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. A Black man carrying the stars and stripes is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s new reality. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Chuck Zlotnik)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 23, 7:37 pm
UCLA professor Rodrigo Valenzuela receives Guggenheim fellowship to fund his art
For Rodrigo Valenzuela, photography goes beyond the camera lens. An assistant professor of photography at the School of the Arts and Architecture, Valenzuela was recently awarded a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to fund his upcoming project. Read more...
Photo: Rodrigo Valenzuela, an assistant professor of photography at the School of the Arts and Architecture, was awarded a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to fund his upcoming project. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 23, 6:40 pm
New Hammer Museum series to explore ‘Invisible Man’ novel via weekly discussions
This post was updated April 25 6:12 p.m. It’s never too late to reread an old classic. The Hammer Museum’s new program series, “Revisiting Ralph Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man,'” begins Tuesday and runs every Tuesday until May 18. Read more...
Photo: (Vaibhavi Patankar/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 23, 12:15 pm
TV review: Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ summons excellence in ambitious adaptation
Warning: spoilers ahead. The push and pull of shadow and light spark an unforgettable journey in Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone.” The serialized adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s titular trilogy and sequel duology, “Six of Crows,” premiered Friday, and the first half of the eight-episode series is a veritable delight for fans of young adult fantasy television. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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April 22, 9:32 pm
Alumnus explores Black love, everyday life in feature film ‘Love Like Winter’
Though the COVID-19 pandemic makes independent filmmaking harder than ever, filmmaker Artel Great released his debut feature “Love Like Winter” despite the challenges. As the first part of the tetralogy “The Love Cycle,” “Love Like Winter” tells the story of two ex-lovers as they reconnect during a wintry evening in Chicago. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Great Cinema)
Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 22, 7:46 pm
Dance film ‘IYAguration’ celebrates Black culture through dance styles, design
“IYAguration” aims to immerse its audience in the African culture it was inspired by. Choreographed by graduate student Kara Jenelle Wade, the dance film celebrates the resilience of Black women throughout the African diaspora. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Kara Jenelle Wade was the choreographer and director for “IYAguration,” a dance film premiering virtually Friday through the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Film & TV
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April 22, 5:38 pm
UCLA Film & Television Archive honors Black cinematic pioneer Sarah Maldoror
This post was updated April 26 at 1:25 a.m. UCLA Film & Television Archive’s event “Two by Sarah Maldoror” honors the impressive career of a Black cinematic pioneer. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Suzanne Lipinska)