“Disclosure” is bringing the hammer down on the history of transgender representation. Originally released in June 2020, the Netflix Original documentary explores how the trans community has been historically depicted in the media by critiquing harmful stereotypes within films and TV shows. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 18 at 7:31 p.m. Supervillains and blue sky beams take a backseat to laugh tracks and cartoon jingles in “WandaVision.” It’s been more than a year since Tony Stark snapped Thanos out of existence, leaving the rubble of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ripe for a creative restructuring. Read more...
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“Downfalls High” brings Machine Gun Kelly’s No. 1 pop-punk album “Tickets to My Downfall” to life through a tragic tale of everlasting love and toxic fame. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 21 at 8:32 p.m. Outfest is making LGBTQ+ programming more accessible through the launch of its own streaming platform. The nonprofit entertainment organization started Outfest Now in October, which has a library of over 150 movies, shows and short films created by and featuring LGBTQ+ artists. Read more...
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, many have seen a drastic change in how and where they consume entertainment. While movie theaters have been the more prominent mode of content consumption compared to streaming services in the past, the latter seems to have caught up, if not exceeded, in relevance lately. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 18 at 7:26 p.m. Cat Wilkins tackles racism with comedy in her screenplay and soon-to-be film “Two-Faced.” Wilkins’ screenplay – written in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television graduate screenwriting program last year – was picked up by BRON Studios and is set to be Taraji P. Read more...
Photo: UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumna Cat Wilkins will be bringing her screenplay “Two-Faced” to the big screen, with Taraji P. Henson slated to direct and star in it. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Time to grab some blankets and the remote – the small screen is taking over the spotlight. For a much-needed escape from reality, viewers can look forward to some exciting television returners and newcomers kicking off the new year. Read more...
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