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July 1, 2:30 pm

Eric Swartz’s MFA directing project aims to leave audiences with new perspective

This post was updated July 6 at 9:02 p.m. Eric Swartz is redefining the borders between language and livelihood. The UCLA graduate student showcased his second-year master of fine arts directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall. Read more...

Photo: Four actors dressed in mismatched brightly-colored costumes interact on stage. Eric Swartz’s directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” was preformed from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall and featured orphaned teenagers living in a landfill. (Courtesy of Makela Yepez)

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May 23, 11:41 pm

Film review: Despite wave of changes, standout lead helps ‘Lilo & Stitch’ remake stay afloat

This post was updated May 26 at 6:01 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. In leaving behind signature threads of the cherished classic, “Lilo & Stitch” struggles to honor the true meaning of ʻohana. Read more...

Photo: The titular characters Stitch (Chris Sanders) and Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha) stare into each other’s eyes in a scene from the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch.” The Disney film released in theaters Friday, almost 25 years after the original animated film. (Courtesy of IMDb)

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May 20, 10:32 pm

Ella Rhodes transfuses queerness with ’80s punk in ‘Hickeys’

Ella Rhodes is sinking her teeth into queer vampire punk in “Hickeys.” The 12-minute thesis film, which will be screened at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Undergraduate Showcase on June 8, follows Vivian, a queer Nashville runaway who finds belonging in the 1983 Los Angeles hardcore punk scene – only to realize her close friends are actually manipulative vampires. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Ella Christiansen, also known as Ella Rhodes, on the set of her student thesis film “Hickeys.” The fourth-year film and television student will screen her film at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Undergraduate Showcase on June 8. (Courtesy of Ella Christiansen)

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May 18, 9:54 am

Asian and Pacific Islander film night shows short films from UCLA students, alumni

UCLA Asian and Pacific Islander filmmakers showcased their work and discussed the struggles the communities face at the API Film Night on May 9. Four creatives, made up of a mix of UCLA alumni and current students, presented their films and talked about the process behind their work at the James Bridges Theater. Read more...

Photo: A screen in the James Bridges Theater displays the title “2025 UCLA TFT API Film Night.” The annual event screened films from both alumni and current students. (Courtesy of Patrick Shao)

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May 5, 10:39 am

Film review: Despite flaws, ‘Thunderbolts*’ serves as spark to fading MCU universe

This post was updated May 6 at 9:30 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicidal ideation. Warning: spoilers ahead. With its latest outing, Marvel brings a new spark into the fading Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cast of “Thunderbolts*” sitting on the floor and looking past the camera. The action superhero film landed in theaters Friday.(Courtesy of IMDb)


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