Saturday, July 18



Film review: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ chokes on its aspirations with lack of novelty

This post was updated May 27 at 9:29 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Sputtering into theaters by jetpack Friday, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” concluded Disney’s beloved “Mandalorian” franchise with an engine failure of a narrative. Read more...

Photo: The Mandalorian rests his hand as Grogu perches on his shoulder. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” concluded Disney’s beloved “Mandalorian” franchise and was released Friday. (Courtesy of Disney)



This costume designer dressed ‘Dune.’ She’s teaching UCLA students her craft.

Jacqueline West drapes a new vision for world-building in a classroom where students stitch sandstorms from silk. The Academy Award nominee is the latest David C. Read more...

Photo: Jacqueline West sits at a white desk alongside collaborators. West is an Academy Award nominee and the Costume Designer in Residence at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. (Gabby Yang/Daily Bruin)



‘Nobody Wants This’ filming location tour has an audience and caters to it

This post was updated May 21 at 8:23 p.m. The “Nobody Wants This” Series Filming Sites Tour by On Location Tours is exactly what it sounds like – it’s great if you love the show and a little offbeat if you don’t. Read more...

Photo: Rachel Feldstein and a passenger stand at the front of the tour bus. The “Nobody Wants This” tour brings passengers around Los Angeles and to significant spots from the television show. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)