Maya Montañez Smukler said student films are often at the forefront of experimental filmmaking – and they have been for decades. As a tribute to both the history of student filmmaking and UCLA’s centennial anniversary, Smukler, the Archive Research and Study Center officer, curated the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s newest program, “40 Years of UCLA Student Filmmaking.” One hundred short films made between 1949-1989 are being screened at the Billy Wilder Theater through Dec. Read more...
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November 14, 10:46 pm
Movie review: Banks’ ‘Charlie’s Angels’ successfully reboots franchise with strong performances
For the first time in four years, Elizabeth Banks is back in the director’s chair. And while she still has room for improvement in her craft, one thing is for sure – she knows comedy inside and out. Read more...
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November 14, 9:41 pm
Movie review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ manages to steer through the action with well-rounded drama
Actions movies rarely contain more than the requisite amount of drama needed to advance the story – “Ford v Ferrari” is the commendable exception. Blending drama and action is old hat for director James Mangold (“Logan”), but this time he’s donning it to tell the story of high-stakes racing between two of the world’s most famous automobile manufacturers. Read more...
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November 13, 4:56 pm
Graphic: Disney+ won’t cost much – just your voice
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November 13, 4:42 pm
A quick guide to some of Disney+’s original content
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:37 p.m. It would take viewers an estimated 3,937 hours to watch all of the content currently on Disney+ – that’s about 164 days of nonstop binge-watching. Read more...
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November 12, 10:51 pm
Graduate student’s short film about government conspiracy depicts moral sacrifice
A mass shooter and CIA operative begin to unravel a deep-rooted government conspiracy in an upcoming two-minute short film by Justin Garza. Filmed over a period of seven days in early November, the writer, producer and director Garza said his film, “Operation West,” will be energetic with an intriguing conclusion. Read more...
Photo: Justin Garza, a graduate student in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, said he filmed his project “Operation West” over a period of seven days and that it is a thriller fueled by powerful action shots. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 12, 10:45 pm
‘Lady and the Tramp’ remake’s original music captures essences of each character
Joseph Trapanese had to immerse audiences in the 1910s while also creating an original score for the live-action version of “Lady and the Tramp.” Known for his work in “The Greatest Showman,” “Straight Outta Compton” and the “Divergent“ trilogy, Trapanese said his most recent project challenged him to develop a refreshing overall musical language for a new generation of moviegoers while staying loyal to the emphasis on an era that is integral to this new interpretation. Read more...
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