Friday, May 16

Q&A: Author Larry Duplechan on Hollywood history in memoir ‘Movies That Made Me Gay’

This post was updated Oct. 24 at 8:56 p.m. Larry Duplechan is rewinding the films that changed his life. The alumnus and Lambda Literary Award-winning author released his latest book, “Movies That Made Me Gay,” on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Larry Duplechan smiles for his headshot. The alumnus released his memoir, “Movies That Made Me Gay,” on Oct. 2. (Courtesy of John Farrell Jr.)


Alumni-founded production company Highball Media offers members artistic freedom

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 7:43 p.m. Limits are surpassing the stratosphere in Highball Media’s productions. Highball Media, a production company co-founded by alumni Lucy Urbano and Charlie Stuip, is composed of artists seeking to express themselves authentically and unapologetically. Read more...

Photo: The cast and crew of “Cassiopeia8000” pose for a photo. The film was produced by Highball Media, a production company co-founded by alumni Lucy Urbano and Charlie Stuip. (Courtesy of Santana Aguirre)


Q&A: Artist Roksana Pirouzmand hopes visitors connect with her art at Hammer Museum

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 7:51 p.m. Roksana Pirouzmand is embracing introspection with her latest art installations. The multidisciplinary artist has two pieces featured in the Hammer Museum’s “Made in L.A. Read more...

Photo: A roster lists the participating artists for the Hammer Museum’s “Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living” exhibit. The sixth iteration of this biennial series includes works from Roksana Pirouzmand, who graduated from UCLA’s graduate arts program in 2022. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)


Album review: The Rolling Stones continue to shine with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:48 p.m.  The Rolling Stones have managed to keep stoking the fire after 61 years. “Hackney Diamonds” is the first new album produced by the Rolling Stones in nearly eight years. Read more...

Photo: Luminescent red hands use a dagger to pierce and subsequently shatter a crystalized heart. The Rolling Stones’ first album in almost eight years, “Hackney Diamonds” has 12 tracks, including “Live By The Sword” featuring Elton John. (Courtesy of Polydor/Geffen Records)


Film review: With slow burn, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ meticulously confronts American greed

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:46 p.m. “Can you find the wolves in this picture?” The perpetrators are devastatingly captured on the silver screen. Read more...

Photo: Lily Gladstone (left) and Leonardo DiCaprio (right) play Mollie and Ernest Burkhart in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Co-written by Martin Scorsese, the director’s 26th feature film released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Apple TV+)


Student-created Evyree app aims to help students find local discounts, save money

This post was updated Oct. 24 at 8:50 p.m. A new app is sharing savings with UCLA students and beyond. Launched in the summer of 2023, Evyree collaborates with local businesses to serve as a centralized platform for advertising student discounts and deals. Read more...

Photo: Thomas Kay, Carol Liang and Kareem Dibs (left to right) stand together for a photo. The alumnus and students helped start up Evyree, which is an app that collaborates with local businesses to provide student discounts. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin)


Observational stand-up comedian Joshua Dittrich leaves audiences laughing

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:42 p.m. Joshua Dittrich’s parents might stitch people up, but he keeps people in stitches. The son of doctors from Boise, Idaho, and a fourth-year communication student said he was first inspired to pursue comedy when watching “Saturday Night Live” as a teenager. Read more...

Photo: Joshua Dittrich performs a stand-up comedy routine on stage. The fourth-year communication student frequently performs sets across Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Joshua Dittrich)



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