Wednesday, June 18

Film review: ‘Wolf Man’ fails to capture audiences with predictability, monotonous characters

This post was updated Jan. 20 at 9:31 p.m. In the darkness of night, one should take care to avoid the “Wolf Man.” Director and co-writer Leigh Whannell’s horrifying creation leapt onto screens Friday, occupying a January dump month release slot with his second remake of a classic horror franchise. Read more...

Photo: Blake (Christopher Abbott), Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) from the cast of “Wolf Man” are pictured sitting in a rustic style home while displaying looks of distress. The horror-thriller released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)





Q&A: Costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis talks career, impact of work

This post was updated Jan. 16 at 8:58 p.m. Piece by piece, Deborah Nadoolman Landis is curating culture through cloth. From designing the costumes for iconic films such as “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers” to earning an Academy Award nomination for her work on “Coming to America,” Landis has tailored her niche for the art of costuming while pursuing a professional career in academia. Read more...

Photo: Deborah Nadoolman Landis smiles at the camera in a black blazer and turtleneck and leans against a wall of artistic posters. The UCLA Distinguished Professor is a renowned American costume designer. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


From short films to plays, rising star Cole Sitilides shines onstage and on screen

This post was updated Jan. 14 at 9:22 p.m. From East to West Coast and from theater to film, Cole Sitilides is always an actor first and foremost. Read more...

Photo: UCLA theater student Cole Sitilides leans against a garage and sports a grey bomber jacket and dark blue jeans. The actor is starring in the upcoming award-winning short film “Twice as Shy.” (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Hammer Museum showcases UCLA alumnus David Lebrun’s filmography, presents live Q&A

This Sunday, Hammer Museum-goers dove deep into the filmography of UCLA alumnus, David Lebrun. Twenty years after its premiere at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, “Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision” returned to screens at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater featuring a live Q&A session with the film’s director, Lebrun. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the creator of “Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision,” David Lebrun (left) at his Q&A session hosted by the Hammer Museum on Sunday. Lebrun’s film screenings are part of the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s series “Transfigurations: A Weekend with David Lebrun. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)



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