Graduate film students await a return to set after the pandemic-derailed productions. Film productions ground to a halt last quarter as stay-at-home orders went into effect, whether they were taking place locally or globally. Read more...
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Warning: spoilers ahead. Beth Smith is a forgettable name but an unforgettable character. In the season four finale of “Rick and Morty,” the real Beth Smith returns donning battle gear and a “Mad Max” undercut. Read more...
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“Lapu’s Pocket Theatre” isn’t a physical venue – it’s a podcast and the new setting for LCC Theatre Company’s spring show. After spring quarter was moved online, the UCLA theater company transitioned three of their one-act plays from the stage to online streaming, offering an opportunity for the company to explore new skill sets and storytelling dynamics. Read more...
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Mental health is explored extensively in popular media, from unsettling character studies like “Joker” to lighthearted family flicks such as “Inside Out.” But while some portrayals successfully shine a light on mental health conditions, others merely perpetuate stigmas and stereotypes. Read more...
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Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite previous missteps, Sunday night’s episode of “Killing Eve” was the perfect penultimate present. With just enough action to make up for previous unsatisfying episodes while still preserving the quintessential “Killing Eve” guessing game, “Beautiful Monster” finally capitalized on the power of the show – its three leading women. Read more...
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Warning: spoilers ahead. Mother Earth wants child support – literally. In the latest episode of “Rick and Morty,” Rick sidetracks a family camping trip to visit his baby mama Gaia, a planet he has impregnated with innumerable, half-rock hominids. Read more...
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Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are two of the brightest stars in modern comedy – pairing them together is an obvious winning combo. The two play the beleaguered couple Leilani and Jibran in “The Lovebirds,” the first film to be released on Netflix after its theatrical premiere was canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
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