Hollywood may be known as cutthroat, but at UCLA, a student club is rolling out the red carpet for everyone. The Film and Photography Society at UCLA offers hands-on experience to creatives, making three short films, one photoshoot and two other media projects per quarter, said Mali Szerwo, FPS’s director of external affairs. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:37 p.m. In Netflix’s “Best of the Best,” every turn on the dance floor sends sparkles across the lehengas designed by Liz Vastola. Read more...
Photo: Dancers from the new coming-of-age dance comedy “Best of The Best,” written by Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, are pictured in costume designer Liz Vastola’s work. The film follows best friends Maya and Anjali as they attempt to join a collegiate Bollywood dance team at UCLA. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:35 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. In Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord,” the mountains are not the only things on the verge of collapse. Read more...
Photo: Sebastian Stan as Mihai Gheorghiu stares to the side while wearing glasses and a jacket. “Fjord,” directed by Cristian Mungiu, centers on a Romanian-Norwegian couple whose strict religious beliefs and parenting methods ignite a child-protection investigation. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Oct. 9 at 1:00 a.m. Beep beep! No need to chase down the latest internet and box office sensation: “Coyote vs. Acme” is a sure catch. Read more...
Photo: Wile E. Coyote stares into the camera at night. “Coyote vs. Acme,” the most recent live-action/animation hybrid “Looney Tunes” film, was released Aug. 28 by distributor Ketchup Entertainment. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 8:48 p.m. This summer was one for the spotlight. From blockbuster hits to indie darlings, films sent fans flocking to theaters to escape the scorching heat. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 1 at 8:08 p.m. Today, this UCLA alumnus can be found behind the camera, but a few years ago, she spent much of her time on horseback. Read more...
Photo: Kate Mathews stands holding a white screen. The UCLA alumnus is a writer, director and producer, and they also founded Periastra Pictures. (Courtesy of Kate Mathews)
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 8:57 p.m. Tom Cruise returned to Westwood for the Los Angeles premiere of “Digger” on Monday, bringing a major Hollywood event to a theater just steps from UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Tom Cruise smiles as he interacts with fans at the “Digger” premiere in Westwood. The event was hosted at the Directors Village theater Monday. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
