A man. A thought. A war. In a time of apparent magic, “The Odyssey” proves the ancient tale is still worth retelling. Christopher Nolan’s 2026 action-adventure blockbuster adapts the millennia-old Homeric poem like never before. Read more...
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July 14, 11:06 am
TV preview: Summer shows bring action, book adaptations to the small screen
This post was updated July 15 at 1:01 p.m. The small screen is set to stay sizzling all summer. Clear skies and sunshine promise a slate of returning and premiering shows, some newly released and some upcoming, ranging from frontier journeys to female-centered crime thrillers. Read more...
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July 1, 5:02 pm
Film review: ‘Supergirl’ soars with casting, visuals but loses sight of its heroine
This post was updated July 5 at 10:09 p.m. DC Studios’ new film “Supergirl” finds its kryptonite in its inability to keep the titular hero at the center of her own story. Read more...
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June 28, 1:56 pm
Second Take: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Backrooms’ prove fresh stories spark conversations, fill theaters
This post was updated July 5 at 9:33 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead Nights at the movie theater are back in style. Generation Z directors Kane Parsons and Curry Barker seem to have cracked the code to refilling red velvet recliners with their blockbuster horror films, “Backrooms” and “Obsession.” Both indie titles have effectively dwarfed their microbudgets at the box office, with each grossing over $300 million since their respective releases in May. Read more...
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June 12, 4:38 pm
Keke Palmer announces 5-year residency with TFT, plans to spotlight student work
This post was updated June 12 at 5:11 p.m. Keke Palmer is taking on a new role in Westwood. The Emmy Award winner announced Thursday morning that she will begin a five-year Artist in Residency program with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, titled “From Blocking to Broadcast.” The program will go into effect during the 2026-27 academic year and is in collaboration with KeyTV, which Palmer co-founded in 2021. Read more...
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June 7, 3:02 pm
Actor, director, producer Keara Hedican exits UCLA stage ready for her next act
Keara Hedican’s final bow as a Bruin has arrived as the actor-director-producer prepares for future projects. The fourth-year theater student with an acting emphasis said she hopes to continue all three facets of entertainment production after graduation. Read more...
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June 3, 5:43 pm
Winner takes all: Which classic summer movie shines the brightest?
As spring shifts to summer, a new range of films come into season. From skipping school to fleeing great white sharks, a host of films are quintessential summer classics. Read more...