This post was updated Aug. 22 at 7:02 p.m. The saddle in Brian Jungen’s “The Evening Redness in the West” is tempting viewers to mount its leather seat. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Catriona Jeffries)
Arts, Lifestyle
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August 16, 1:19 pm
UCLA student conveys both art, activism through bullet journal spreads
Clarissa Arjona is spreading positivity and artistry one page at a time. Through posting bullet journal spreads on her Instagram, the third-year history student uses her passion for fine art to draw attention to social issues and share organizational tips. Read more...
Photo: Third-year history student Clarissa Arjona is using her bullet journal Instagram account to merge fine arts, organization and social activism. The practice is a creative outlet and a way for her to stay on top of her academics, Arjona said. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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August 16, 1:17 pm
LA State Historic Park introduces new immersive experience with 32 Acres app
Los Angeles State Historic Park’s story is expanding beyond its 32 acres. Presented by the Center Theatre Group in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, 32 Acres is an immersive sound experience at the LA State Historic Park running until Sept. Read more...
Photo: (Jocelyn Wang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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August 14, 8:41 pm
Alumni and costume designers for ‘Ratched’ discuss their bold color palette
The characters in “Ratched” may be wretched, but their costumes are far from it. The Netflix series’ first episode, “Pilot,” is nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Period Costumes. Read more...
Photo: Alumni and costume designers Allison Agler and Rebecca Guzzi were nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes for their work on the pilot episode of Netflix’s drama mystery, “Ratched”. (Photo courtesy of Allison Agler. Photo Illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Arts, Film & TV
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August 14, 3:09 pm
Sound editors emphasize the quiet in Emmy-nominated ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Working together like pieces on a chessboard, the soundtrack of “The Queen’s Gambit” is a resounding checkmate. Sound rerecording mixer, sound editor and alumnus Eric Hoehn received nominations for both Outstanding Sound Editing and Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special for his work on the show’s finale, “End Game.” The limited series follows chess player Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she ascends into chess stardom and follows a winding road to personal growth, with the final episode portraying the emotional peak of both journeys. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Eric Hoehn (center) earned Emmy nominations for his sound mixing and editing work on Netflix miniseries “The Queen’s Gambit,” alongside co-supervising sound editors Eric Hirsch (left) and Gregg Swiatlowski (right). (From left to right: Photo courtesy of Goldcrest, courtesy of Dan Carr, courtesy of Goldcrest. Photo Illustration by Katie Frei/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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August 14, 1:44 pm
Alumnus-run jewelry company rooted in sustainability puts the planet first
Earth Fairies Co. is returning customers to their roots. Founded by alumnus Rocio Diaz in 2019, the jewelry company is a way for her to express her artistic side post-graduation. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Rocio Diaz’s jewelry is inspired by themes of sustainability and environmentalism. She said she uses clay for her earrings due to its ability to degrade without a significant environmental footprint. (Courtesy of Rocio Diaz)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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August 13, 5:36 pm
Movie Review: ‘Free Guy’ demonstrates successful world building, fails narrative depth
This post was updated Aug. 15 at 5:48 p.m. In a world programmed by zeros and ones, “Free Guy” breathes life into NPCs. Starring Ryan Reynolds, “Free Guy” has all the stereotypical elements of a blockbuster film: action-packed violence, punchy one-liners and an unrequited romance. Read more...
Photo: (courtesy of Alan Markfield)