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November 23, 5:33 pm

Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ enchants with elevated magic, emotion as spellbinding sequel

Warning: mild spoilers ahead. One year after shattering records and glass ceilings, “Wicked: For Good” flies even higher than its predecessor. Director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel landed in theaters Nov. Read more...

Photo: Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) pose together with golden horns and floral arrangements in the background. Following the “intermission” between films, “Wicked: For Good” finds Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) in hiding from the Wizard’s Guard after being falsely labeled the Wicked Witch of the West, leaving her best friend Glinda to step in. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

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November 11, 4:56 pm

Movie review: ‘Die My Love’ flatlines from formulaic framing, wounds itself with shallow story

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 8:49 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of self-harm and descriptions of mental health challenges that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...

Photo: Grace (Jennifer Lawrence) stands with her head leaning back amid a swirl of confetti. “Die My Love,” directed by Lynne Ramsay and adapted from the 2012 novel by Ariana Harwicz, arrived in theaters Nov. 7. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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November 6, 10:44 pm

Malena Williams channels horror and ambiguity in short film ‘The Exhibit’

This post was updated Nov. 8 at 8:29 p.m. Malena Williams’ eyes sparkled into a smile when she was asked about “The Exhibit,” a short film she wrote and directed in spring 2025. Read more...

Photo: Malena Williams, a fourth-year sociology transfer student and the director of “The Exhibit,” is pictured. She said she created the project as part of the Film and Photography Society at UCLA and intentionally left parts of it ambiguous to give audiences space for personal interpretations. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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November 4, 3:14 pm

Movie-concert ‘Right in the Eye’ harmonizes music, Georges Méliès’ films

This post was updated Nov. 4 at 10:47 p.m. “Right in the Eye” continues a legacy of innovation. From the mind of pianist and composer Jean-François Alcoléa, “Right in the Eye” is a movie-concert that brings a new experience of the work of film pioneer Georges Méliès. Read more...

Photo: Photographed is a stage from a side angle, showing “Right in the Eye” creator Jean-François Alcoléa and the rest of the band in the background. The movie-concert production will begin its ninth tour early next year. (Courtesy of Vosmikova Isabella photography – VIP)

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October 28, 6:47 pm

Movie review: ‘Bugonia’ shocks audiences with gory twists, compelling characters, commentary

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:37 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...

Photo: Emma Stone as her character, Michelle, sits in a wooden chair and looks off camera with a faint smile on her face. The 118-minute film, “Bugonia,” is an adaptation of the 2003 South Korean film “Save the Green Planet!” and was released in select theaters Oct. 24. (Courtesy of IMDb)

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October 22, 4:14 pm

Film review: ‘Blue Moon’ composes focused, empathetic biopic on legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:12 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Like the song from which it derives its title, “Blue Moon” is a short but memorable tale. Read more...

Photo: Both in suits, Andrew Scott as composer Richard Rodgers (left) stands with Ethan Hawke as lyricist Lorenz Hart (right). The 100-minute film largely focuses on one evening – March 31, 1943 – in the life of Hart, Rodgers’ former musical partner. (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)

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October 22, 1:37 pm

Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu leads UCLA TFT with blend of empathy, innovation

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:09 p.m. Four months into her new position, Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu is leading her school to be “socially responsible” and “aesthetically innovative.” A distinguished scholar and award-winning filmmaker who previously worked for four years as dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, Shimizu began her current role in Westwood on July 1. Read more...

Photo: Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu poses in the sculpture garden with one hand on her hip. Previously the dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, UCLA alumnus Shimizu began her role as the new dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television on July 1. (Courtesy of Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio Photography)


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