James Franco gets a lot of criticism for the kinds of projects he attaches himself to. Why would one of the most talented and bankable stars of his generation attach himself to so many low-budget duds? Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of A24)
Film & TV
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April 8, 12:00 am
Fans get a say in film production with alum’s startup Legion M
Jeff Annison has an idea that has never been attempted in a Hollywood studio: Let fans have a financial stake in the movie productions they love and enjoy. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Jeff Annison (left) and Paul Scanlan (right) co-founded Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company. Fans can become shareholders in Legion M and provide creative input in the development of films from their initial conception to final completion. (Courtesy of Jeff Bartee)
Arts, Film & TV, Video
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April 6, 12:45 am
Pop-up exhibit showcases UCLA research on representation in Hollywood
Students crowded around a mysterious Space Age box with neon lights and sharp angular edges. The strange futuristic shape stood out against UCLA’s brick architecture, attracting students on their daily walks to class. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Michael Tran helped research the 2016 Hollywood Diversity Report with sociology professor Darnell Hunt. The report’s findings were displayed in a pop-up exhibit, which has been moving around campus. (Shelby Scoggins/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 6, 12:40 am
Love | Hate: Should superheroes keep flying off to save each other’s films?
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is the first of many superhero movies to be released in the inevitable summer explosion of blockbuster films. While anticipation and expectations were high, the film was received with mixed reviews. Read more...
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April 5, 12:00 am
Producer shares insider experience at on-campus “Top Gun” screening
Applause from every seat echoed off the walls of the Billy Wilder Theater as the names in the opening credits of “Top Gun” appeared on the big screen. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Paramount Pictures hosted The Heat is On: A Jerry Bruckheimer Film Festival in honor of the producer who worked on films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Crimson Tide.” The festival, held at the Billy Wilder Theater throughout April, will showcase 10 films that spanned Bruckheimer’s career. (Christi Carras/Daily Bruin contributor)
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March 28, 1:55 pm
Movie Review: ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
The first comic book I ever owned was “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.” I was too young to read, so my Dad did it for me, shaping an undying affinity for the character that has pretty much taken over my life. Read more...
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March 14, 10:14 pm
Trailer Talk: ‘Game of Thrones’
Warning: This article contains plot spoilers. Movie and television trailers are like free samples at Costco: The good ones excite you and leave you wanting more, while the bad ones make you cringe. Read more...
Photo: For the first time in HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” the show has overtaken the book series by George R. R. Martin. The series’ ending has already been set by Martin, but getting to the end is up to the show’s producers. (Courtesy of Game of Thrones via Youtube)