In the 1980s, Marla Williams was resting outside Campbell Hall after a long day of classes when she received a furry surprise in her backpack. A fearless squirrel had snuck its way inside and began to rummage through her belongings. Read more...
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There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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Refer: It seems like it has been raining more often than ever this fall. El Niño means that the southern portion of the United states is set to have wetter weather. Read more...
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“Son of Saul” may be the most courageous project of this year’s AFI Fest from a production perspective. László Nemes, a first-time director, tackles a story set during the Holocaust, with a maddeningly encroaching camera and a deeply dark script. Read more...
Photo: Day six at AFI Fest saw bleak films like “Son of Saul” (top left), “Land and Shade” (top right) and “The Club” (bottom) take center stage. (Sony Pictures Classics, Burning Blue and Music Box Films)
The climax in movies is a beautiful thing. If a film can funnel the intricacies of its plot into one moment of breathtaking resolution, it makes the viewer’s experience more rewarding. Read more...
Photo: Day five at AFI Fest saw the brilliant climaxes of “Carol” (top left) and “A War” (bottom left), while the ending “The 33” (right) falls flat. (Film4 Productions, AZ Celtic Films and Warner Bros. Pictures)
In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...
Photo: “Master of None” is a new Netflix original series created by and starring comedian Aziz Ansari, from “Parks and Recreation” fame. (Courtesy of Netflix)
When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are seemingly endless. This quarter, A&E columnist Maryrose Kulick stepped off American soil to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Read more...
Photo: A trip to London offered glimpses of street performers, flower markets and historical sites, such as William Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and St Paul’s Cathedral (pictured). (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)
