Wednesday, June 3

UCLA Film and Television Archive screens Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s movies

Among the cognoscenti of the international film festival circuit, Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien is a household name. From his signature long takes to minute attention to detail, Hou’s techniques seem to have garnered him admirers and imitators across world cinema. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Film and Television Archive will feature Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s films in a series called “Also Like Life: The Films of Hou Hsiao-Hsien.” The series will be shown in movie theaters across Los Angeles including the Billy Wilder Theater from Friday to June 20. (UCLA Film and Television Archive)


UCLA grad student wins record single-game earnings on ‘Jeopardy’

What is “The Godfather”? On one hand, it’s the 1972 best picture Oscar winner that Rodney Dangerfield credits for inspiring his most famous line. On the other hand, it’s what UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow said to rake in $57,198 and grab a No. 3 spot on the list of all-time "Jeopardy!" highest one-day totals. Read more...

Photo: On Tuesday, UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow appeared on “Jeopardy!” and earned $57,198, contributing to his total winnings of $96,000 over the course of three episodes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Spring Film Preview 2015

With the exception of “American Sniper,” there haven’t been many critically acclaimed movies since January. However, these next two-and-a-half months look bright as the winter and spring movies transition into summer blockbusters. Read more...

Photo: (Sony Pictures)


Q&A: Writers discuss new Comedy Central television series, rise in industry

“Big Time in Hollywood, FL” is a new Comedy Central television show detailing the struggles of two delusional 20-something filmmaker brothers as they try to get famous posting online videos against the humid backdrop of south Florida. Read more...

Photo: On Tuesday, the Campus Events Commission will host writers and comedians Alex Anfanger (left) and Dan Schimpf (right) to preview their new Comedy Central television show, “Big Time in Hollywood, FL.” (Courtesy of Jesse Grant)


Spring 2015 TV preview

With spring comes tax season, spring cleaning and allergies, but thankfully, each spring also brings an influx of TV premieres encompassing new shows and old favorites. Read more...

Photo: Charlie Cox stars in the Netflix Original Series “Marvel’s Daredevil.” Photo: Barry Wetcher © 2014 Netflix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.



Q&A: UCLA alum Erik Courtney talks show filming, ‘Newlywed’ life

UCLA alumnus Erik Courtney said finding the right person through online dating is as difficult as finding a unicorn. One of his strangest online dating experiences, Courtney said, occurred when he started flirting in a bar with a nearby girl, assuming she was the girl he’d met online. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Erik Courtney (right) and his wife, Nadine Jolie Courtney (left), will star on Bravo’s second season of “Newlyweds: The First Year,” premiering Tuesday. (Courtesy of Jaimie Trueblood/Bravo)



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