Submerged in the ocean, an Indigenous woman lifts a luminous abalone shell to her face – hinting at a bond older than memory. Rebeca Méndez’s video installation “The Sea Around Us” depicts the legacy of poisonous waste dumping off the Southern California coast in an immersive, cinematic experience across six channels. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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September 19, 8:49 pm
Emmys 2020: Small Screen, Big Wonders
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By Special To The Daily Bruin
Daily Bruin’s coverage of the 2020 Emmy Awards.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 7, 2:39 pm
‘Art is something that connects us all:’ Reia Uchiumi’s creative, artistic journey
Reia Uchiumi has always made art for other people – even during the years she made it for no one at all. Uchiumi, a third-year global studies student, runs the Instagram art account @reiabay, where she posts portraits of human faces, she said. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 7, 1:21 pm
Film review: ‘The Drama’ transcends genres, themes with intentional production, storytelling
Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite its title, “The Drama” is a film that transcends genre, theme and several expectations. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the romantic “dramedy” walked down the aisle last Friday, presenting itself as a love story before quickly unraveling into a layered exploration of relationships, morality and uncomfortable truths about its central relationship. Read more...
Arts, Music
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April 5, 5:07 pm
First-year student Nori Kai releases second studio album ‘Wish You Had’
This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m. Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow. The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 5, 9:06 am
Second take: ‘Sinners’ paves the way for future musical representation at Oscars
This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m. If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.” Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 3, 7:34 pm
Minari Express offers taste of Korean cuisine with grab-and-go food options
This post was updated April 5 at 7:58 p.m. For UCLA students craving a taste of home or a first taste of something new, Westwood has a new Seoul food option. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 2, 5:16 pm
Film review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a stellar adaptation worth watching
This post was updated April 2 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. All hail “Project Hail Mary,” a faithful and stellar adaptation of its source material. Read more...
