Stepping foot in a movie theater, an audience can be taken anywhere ““ across time and around the world. For the UCLA Film and Television Archive, the next stop across the globe is Iran, as the 17th Annual Celebration of Iranian Cinema kicks off at the Billy Wilder Theater, copresented by the Bijan and Soraya Amin Foundation. Read more...
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April 5, 9:17 pm
Picturing Iran
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April 5, 9:16 pm
Substantive hip-hop fueled by diversity
Be it by a conventional critic or your father who yearns for the good ol’ days, many assume that to have a good time listening to current popular music is to enjoy without thinking critically. Read more...
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April 5, 9:15 pm
Screen Scene: “Grindhouse” (double feature)
“Grindhouse” (double feature) (The Weinstein Company) “Planet Terror” (Director Robert Rodriguez) (Out Of 5) “Death Proof” (Director Quentin Tarantino) (Out Of 5) The only way to top the sex and violence of “Grindhouse” would be to get a stack of Playboys and a trunk full of guns. Read more...
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April 5, 9:13 pm
Screen Scene: “After the Wedding”
“After the Wedding” IFC Films Director Susanne Bier 3.5 Paws Out Of 5 Susanne Bier’s “After the Wedding” is just like your favorite daytime drama. It’s got weddings, death, family secrets, tear-drenched confessions, infidelity and a big house in the countryside. Read more...
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April 5, 9:11 pm
Gamer Galaxy: “Burnout: Dominator”
“Burnout: Dominator” Electronic Arts Sony PSP There’s nothing quite like blazing in a fine automobile around sharp turns and past oncoming traffic. But, for those not wishing to wind up upside-down in a ditch in a flaming wreck, there’s “Burnout: Dominator.” The PSP has no shortage of racing games, traditionally a video game staple due to the simplicity of the design. Read more...
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April 4, 9:37 pm
Experiencing the art of volunteering
When Shannon Safino, a volunteer at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, showed up at an exclusive opening of the museum’s “Architecture of the Veil” exhibit in January, she thought she was there just to set up the refreshments. Read more...
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April 4, 9:27 pm
Series recounts Godard’s career
For student filmmakers, a tight budget is a given. For renowned French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, it was a must. “Godard is someone that film students are usually interested in and can benefit a lot from looking at because of his ability to innovate on a budget,” said David Pendelton, programmer for the UCLA Film and Television Archive’s most recent series, “For Ever Godard,” which began on Saturday and continues through June 2. Read more...