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October 13, 9:05 pm

Film review: ‘Amsterdam’ wastes high-profile talent on flimsy, uninspired plot

Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite its title, “Amsterdam” went all over the place. Released theatrically Oct. 7, David O. Russell returned to the big screen with an ambitious story inspired by historical events cloaked as a comedic murder mystery. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington play Burt Berendsen, Valerie Voze and Harold Woodman in David O. Russell’s “Amsterdam.” The comedic murder mystery film was released Oct. 7 and was inspired by real life historical events. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 11, 9:17 pm

UCLA alumnus reflects on nonverbal expressions of love in ‘Baby Bao at Dim Sum’

Kesia Eng is dishing out dim sum with a side of family values. Earlier this year, the alumnus self-published “Baby Bao at Dim Sum,” a children’s book that chronicles the experiences of growing up in an East Asian household. Read more...

Photo: Kesia Eng holds her self-published children’s book, “Baby Bao at Dim Sum.” The alumnus said her book was inspired by her East Asian upbringing and heritage. (Courtesy of Kesia Eng)

Arts, Film & TV

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October 9, 8:07 pm

UCLA student creates films to share personal, relatable experiences

Emelin Vivar is framing personal anecdotes through a filmmaker’s lens. After initially picking up her camera to conduct miscellaneous school projects, the second-year pre-political science student said she began experimenting with filmmaking through UCLA’s GreenShorts program. Read more...

Photo: Created through Ghetto Film School is Emelin Vivar’s film “Beholder.” As she captures personal experiences within her work, “Beholder” is an homage to her home of South Central Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Emelin Vivar)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 9, 6:37 pm

Theater review: Outdated ‘Cats’ production is better fit for litter box than stage

This post was updated Oct. 12 at 3:21 p.m. The Jellicle cats have lived nine lives too many. Based on T.S. Eliot’s poetry collection, “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the feline gang of “Cats” will take refuge at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Oct. Read more...

Photo: The national tour cast of “Cats” perform on a blue-hued illuminated stage. Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” the musical will perform at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Oct. 16. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 5, 8:34 pm

UCLA student starts food blog centered around dining hall delights

This post was updated Oct. 6 at 11:00 p.m. With a camera and a swipe, Katie Lee is satisfying Bruins’ appetites. Dedicated to documenting the various foods available to UCLA students living on the Hill, the third-year Asian studies student said she created her Instagram food blog @ucla.swipes in September 2021. Read more...

Photo: Katie Lee smiles in front of Epicuria. The third-year Asian studies student said her popular UCLA food blog, @ucla.swipes, helps students make decisions and take advantage of all of the dining options on campus. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


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