Melissa McCarthy swaps two weeks in Italy for two semesters in college in a failing feminist comedy. “Life of the Party” follows Deanna (Melissa McCarthy), a recent divorcee, as she re-evaluates her life in the aftermath of her ex-husband’s sudden departure to Italy with his new mistress. Read more...
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Science is everywhere, especially in movies and TV shows, ranging from the chemistry in “Breaking Bad” to the physics in “Gravity.” But not all of the “science” is actually science. Read more...
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The brain is willing to sacrifice every part of the human body to save itself. This self-preservationist anatomical phenomenon will be a key component in “The 12th Man,” released nationwide Friday. Read more...
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Superheroes from the past decade all assemble in the emotional, yet humorous “Avengers: Infinity War.” With a whopping 2 1/2 hours of runtime, the film features more than 20 heroes and villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more...
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Ten years of action, comedy and drama will culminate in one epic battle. Releasing Friday, “Avengers: Infinity War” pits our beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroes against Thanos in a dramatic showdown. Read more...
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Michael Goi used the same filming strategy for “American Horror Story” as he did for “Glee.” The cinematographer said he focused on using varied lighting tactics and camera angles in both television shows to highlight moments of tension and character development. Read more...
Photo: Cinematographer Michael Goi was recently appointed as the 2018 Cinematographer-in-Residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Goi has worked on television shows including “American Horror Story” and “Glee.” (Bilal Ismail Ahmed/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has seen nearly a century’s worth of American political and legal shifts – much of which she brought about herself. Read more...
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