Tuesday, June 24

Alumna’s film ‘I Blame Society’ brings humor to dark side of entertainment industry

Comedy meets horror in alumna Gillian Wallace Horvat’s satirical thriller, “I Blame Society.” The film features Gillian (Gillian Wallace Horvat), a fictionalized version of Horvat herself, who goes on a killing spree after murdering her close friend Chase (Chase Williamson) and confronts the exploitative nature of the entertainment industry. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Cranked Up Films)


Q&A: Performer talks ‘Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen’ ahead of The Archive’s screening

The light of legendary drag queen International Chrysis still emanates within the LGBTQ+ community despite her passing in the early ’90s. To commemorate her legacy, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will hold a screening of the 1993 documentary “Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen” on Thursday. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of “Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen”)




2021 Oscars celebrate diversity in Hollywood with night of historic wins

After being hard-hit by the pandemic, Hollywood’s biggest night delivered a delightful number of firsts. The 93rd Academy Awards traded its flashy, decadent golds of past ceremonies for the stripped-down ambiance of the historic Los Angeles Union Station and Dolby Theatre. Read more...

Photo: Director of “Nomandland” Chloé Zhao (center) receives the award for Best Picture at the 93rd Academy Awards, held in multiple locations including LA’s Union Station. (Courtesy of Todd Wawrychuk/Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)



TV review: Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ summons excellence in ambitious adaptation

Warning: spoilers ahead. The push and pull of shadow and light spark an unforgettable journey in Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone.” The serialized adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s titular trilogy and sequel duology, “Six of Crows,” premiered Friday, and the first half of the eight-episode series is a veritable delight for fans of young adult fantasy television. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Netflix)



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