Monday, June 23

UCLA Film & Television Archive to host virtual screening of “The War Widow”

This post was updated Aug. 8 at 7:07 p.m. After helping women discover themselves in the ’70s, “The War Widow” is being broadcast once again. On Thursday, the UCLA Film & Television Archive will host a virtual screening of “The War Widow,” a World War I period piece that tells the story of two women falling in love in an unpredictable world. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Film & Television Archive will be hosting a screening and discussion of the 1976 film “The War Widow.” Following the story of two women falling in love, the film was one of the first to portray a lesbian relationship without harmful stereotypes, said LGBTQ+ historian Jenni Olson. (Courtesy of “The War Widow”)



Album review: ‘Happier Than Ever’ reveals Billie Eilish’s future is far from a lost cause

This post was updated Aug. 1 at 5:54 p.m. This time around, Billie Eilish is happier than ever. The long-awaited sophomore record of the young artist comes after her Grammy-award-winning debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” While its predecessor opted for a mostly darker electro-pop sound to complement its thematically heavy nature, “Happier Than Ever” strikes a balance in simultaneously softening and sharpening her edges. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Darkroom/Interscope Records)


Alum’s Instagram discusses food reviews, Asian cuisine in diary-like detail

This post was updated July 30 at 9:01 p.m. When words fail, food speaks. For alumnus Justine Wong and her sister Jocelyn, this mantra is the foundation behind their food Instagram account, @hangrydiary, where they share restaurant and food reviews. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Justine Wong and her sister Jocelyn work together to run Hangrydiary, a restaurant and food review Instagram. The pair started the account as a way to document trying new dishes, but hope to use it as a tool to connect their community through food. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)



Alumni-run podcast ‘Foot On Yo’ Neck’ aims to support, make space for Black women

This post was updated Aug. 1 at 5:43 p.m. An unapologetic podcast is putting the pressure on listeners while ensuring Black women feel heard. Created and hosted by alumni Nia McClinton and Jana Lang, “Foot On Yo’ Neck” is a podcast aiming to form a community for Black women to freely discuss their thoughts and bond with each other. Read more...

Photo: Hosted by Nia McClinton and Jana Lang, “Foot On Yo’ Neck” creates a space for Black women and femmes to connect and feel heard. Spotlighting guests such as the founder of Ink the Diaspora and UCLA assistant professor Ugo Edu, the podcast team hopes to offer a platform for Black women to network and find opportunities. (Courtesy of Jana Lang)