Anne Soon Choi is bringing the story of celebrity coroner Thomas Noguchi back into the public eye. On April 22, alumnus and award-winning historian Choi is set to publish “L.A. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Anne Soon Choi)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 5, 10:15 pm
Rising Artists: Blossoming musicians deliver fresh sounds, lush lyrics this spring
As flowers come into bloom this spring, so do several rising artists. From electronic musicians to potential folk icons, a variety of artists have released or will release new albums in 2025. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 4, 4:06 pm
Film review: Uninspired plot, 1-dimensional characters send ‘A Minecraft Movie’ to The Nether
This post was updated April 6 at 9:16 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “A Minecraft Movie” is far from a diamond in the rough – it’s just rough. Read more...
Photo: From left to right: Sebastian Hansen (Henry), Danielle Brooks (Dawn) and Emma Myers (Natalie) stand in front of cubed trees and green landscape. The trio starred alongside Jack Black (Steve) and Jason Momoa (Garrett) in “A Minecraft Movie,” released in theaters everywhere April 4. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Arts, Film & TV
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April 3, 7:08 pm
UCLA Film & Television Archive will present “On the Air” series as tribute to filmmaker David Lynch
This post was updated April 7 at 2:40 p.m. The UCLA Film and Television Archive is unearthing a forgotten piece of David Lynch’s filmography. As his critically acclaimed series “Twin Peaks” ended in 1991, the filmmaker created the short-lived series “On the Air.” As a tribute to Lynch following his death in January, the 1992 series will be presented in its entirety Friday during the “David Lynch Tribute: On the Air Marathon” event at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater. Read more...
Photo: An image for the 1992 television series “On the Air” is pictured, featuring a white building and the “ON THE AIR” title in red letters against a dark sky. At the Billy Wilder Theater on Friday, the entire program will be shown as part of the “David Lynch Tribute: On the Air Marathon” event hosted by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 3, 2:45 pm
Second Take: Social perceptions of pop music as emasculating lead to less relevant male stars
This post was updated April 3 at 8:28 p.m. Now more than ever, male pop stars are hard to come by. Female artists are taking the reins and defining the current pop landscape. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 31, 5:16 pm
Greg Goyo Vargas’ eye-level photography captures uniqueness of LA, everyday life
This post was updated April 1 at 8:41 p.m. Greg Goyo Vargas has an eye for capturing moments of everyday life in his city. UCLA alumnus Vargas has been photographing Los Angeles since the ‘80s. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Greg Goyo Vargas looking towards the camera in a black and white photo. The UCLA alumnus focuses his photography on the Los Angeles scene, capturing eye-level photographs. (Courtesy of Bong Hung)
Arts, Lifestyle
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March 15, 7:23 pm
The Giving Craft gives more than gifts to patients, encouraging creativity at UCLA
This post was updated April 1 at 8:51 p.m. The Giving Craft shows how a small gesture can go a long way. The student-run organization, founded this past fall quarter, is open to all students interested in crafts – no matter the medium or level of experience, said social media manager and second-year cognitive science student Hannah Ngo. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the banner art for UCLA club The Giving Craft. The club’s goal is to donate crafts to health care facilities for patient use. (Courtesy of The Giving Craft)