The most intriguing part of British dramedy “Philomena,” as well as the main aspect driving the entirety of the film’s relaxed, enjoyable demeanor, is how effortlessly everyone involved seems to be playing along. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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November 20, 1:09 am
‘Setsunasa Burger’ wins best story, production design at Campus MovieFest
“Setsunasa Burger,” the only foreign language film in the 2013 UCLA Campus MovieFest Top 16, was almost an accident – an accident that won best story and best production design. Read more...
Photo: Campus MovieFest recognized the film “Setsunasa Burger,” codirected by fourth-year world arts and cultures student Joseph Brandel and UCSD graduate Tim Ammand, with awards for best story and best production design.
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 20, 12:47 am
UCLA student ‘Prince Rooz’ explores photography, film and design
When 14-year-old Roozbeh Riahi was given his first camera by his father right before his summer trip to Barcelona, he took the photo that forever changed his life’s trajectory. Read more...
Photo: Second-year neuroscience student Roozbeh Riahi, who takes photography under the alias Prince Rooz, creates photos essays, such as “Haven.” The gallery came from Riahi’s discovery of an abandoned lot covered in vibrant graffiti and garbage.
Arts, Lifestyle
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November 19, 12:40 am
Arts ReSTORE LA: Pop-up stores add variety to Westwood
A&E contributors [email protected] About 25 years ago, Father Gregory Boyle had an idea that led to a simple program that would help former gang members. Homeboy Industries is one of the pop-up shops occupying an empty Westwood space this month. Read more...
Photo: Jennifer Parry Dodge sells her own hand-dyed clothing and textiles as well as handicrafts from other artists at her boutique, ERMIE X Weltenbuerger.
Arts, Film & TV
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November 19, 12:21 am
‘A Century of Chinese Cinema’ comes to Westwood
A weary traveler wanders the desolate countryside, clutching his suitcase. The haunting narration of a torn and tortured woman reveals her feelings for a lost love, her distant memories and her hidden melancholy. Read more...
Photo: “In the Mood for Love” is one of 28 films being screened at “A Century of Chinese Cinema,” a new program at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater. (Courtesy of UCLA Film & Television Archive)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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November 18, 12:00 am
The Veg Heads: Vegan Desserts
Ice cream, pies and cakes. While it may seem like these delicious desserts are unavailable to those who do not eat animal products, vegan desserts are not that hard to come by. Read more...
Photo: L.A. Vegan Crepe, a restaurant that serves all vegan food, offers a great variety for vegans with a sweet tooth.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 18, 12:00 am
‘Americans!’ highlights the power of Processing
From one moment to the next, Casey Reas’ artwork transforms, refusing to ever remain the same. His recent digital work “Americans!” represents this mutability, depicting constantly fluctuating pixels and colors so no two identical images ever occur. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Design | Media Arts professor and digital artist Casey Reas’ recent digital work, “Americans!,” depicts constantly fluctuating pixels and colors, never creating two identical images.