This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:55 p.m. Hollywood has often relied on convention, with an emphasis on the three-act structure, which is a model often used to break up a narrative into three parts: setup, confrontation and resolution. Read more...
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November 19, 6:03 pm
Film review: Love isn’t a low score in Venus and Serena Williams’ ‘King Richard’
Richard Williams takes center court and center stage in “King Richard.” Played by Will Smith, the titular father figure is in full view in the new tennis biopic executive produced by Venus and Serena Williams. Read more...
Photo: (From left to right) Will Smith, Demi Singleton and Saniyya Sidney play Richard, Serena and Venus Williams in “King Richard.”(Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
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November 17, 10:49 pm
Q&A: Halle Berry discusses artistic choices, acting in directorial debut ‘Bruised’
Jackie Justice heals her bruises by packing a mean punch. Released Wednesday, sports drama film “Bruised” follows mixed martial artist Jackie Justice’s (Halle Berry) journey from leaving the sport in disgrace to seeking redemption. Read more...
Photo: Halle Berry plays Jackie Justice in “Bruised.” (Courtesy of John Baer/Netflix)
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November 16, 3:15 pm
UCLA research initiative to screen film examining anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Chechnya
A research initiative is bringing the experiences of gay men in Chechnya to the Los Angeles community. On Wednesday, the Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative at the Luskin School of Public Affairs will be screening the Emmy-winning documentary “Welcome To Chechnya” to raise awareness of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Chechnya, a region in Russia. Read more...
Photo: The Gay Sexuality and Social Policy Initiative at the Luskin School of Public Affairs will be hosting a screening of Emmy-winning documentary “Welcome to Chechnya” on Wednesday. (Courtesy of HBO)
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November 15, 6:40 pm
‘Succession’ season 3 recap – episode 5: ‘Retired Janitors of Idaho’
Months of drama and backstabbing have all been leading to this. The annual shareholder meeting that has been teased for the past two seasons has finally arrived midway through the third season of “Succession.” On this crucial day that will define the fate of the company, the Roy family scrambles behind the scenes to appease shareholders and potential competitors alike, barely holding it together for the optics. Read more...
Photo: Brian Cox plays Logan Roy in “Succession.” (Courtesy of Macall B. Polay/HBO)
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November 13, 12:33 pm
UCLA alum’s short film ‘de closin night’ tackles questions of identity, belonging
This post was updated Nov. 14 at 9:53 p.m. Putting on an American accent doesn’t mean “closing” out self-identity. Almunus Ella Rouwen Chen’s short film, “de closin night,” recently finished post-production and is on track to premiere to general audiences. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Ella Rouwen Chen’s film “de closin night” follows the story of Siyi, a Chinese theater student navigating her self-identity as a performer. (Courtesy of “de closin night”)
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November 10, 9:47 pm
Regents’ Lecturer aims to inspire artists in discussion on visibility in Hollywood
With a 25-year career under her belt, Michelle Krusiec is sharing her insight with the UCLA community. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is welcoming actor, writer, director and activist Michelle Krusiec as a Regents’ Lecturer from Nov. Read more...
Photo: Actress Michelle Krusiec is teaching as a Regents’ Lecturer for the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television from Nov. 1-12. On Friday, Krusiec will engage in a livestreamed discussion about visibility in Hollywood. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)