This post was updated July 15 at 11:03 a.m. Upcoming music releases are setting up a bright summer. As the temperature rises and listeners look for the perfect soundtrack, there is sure to be an album for any sunny occasion. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:05 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. It’s got a dog! It’s narratively ambiguous! It’s Superman! Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s latest film unravels his take on the cultural icon that is the “Man of Steel.” Introducing a less orthodox take of the Superman origin story, the film unusually begins with several canon Superman milestones, unlike its predecessor films. Read more...
Photo: Clad in his famed red cape and “S” emblem across his chest, actor David Corenswet as Superman poses with stoic confidence. Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s “Superman” is the latest rendition of the hero and presents classic canon details with fresh plot points. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)
“Super Nothing” dares audiences to reflect on challenging emotions rather than saying “it’s nothing.” Performed for a UCLA crowd on June 13 and 14 with the school’s Center for the Art of Performance organization, the show explored grief and the act of leaning on others for community-based support, featuring four dancers from Los Angeles and New York City. Read more...
Photo: Four dancers, shot in a black and white stylized photo, pose interconnected in a dance arrangement. Performed for a UCLA crowd on June 13 and 14, “Super Nothing” features these four dancers who are based in either Los Angeles or New York City. (Courtesy of Jason Williams)
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:15 p.m. As the days get longer, readers bask in the warmth of exciting summer book releases. Whether readers are curling up at home to escape the heat or sunbathing in the warm glow of the summer sun at the beach, this summer promises the perfect read for all. Read more...
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This post was updated July 14 at 9:05 a.m. Combining comedy with sci-fi and a critique of for-profit health care systems, alumnus Michael Plewa’s short film “Freemium 911” is now circulating in film festival circuits. Read more...
Photo: Michael Plewa smiles for a photo in a blazer and blue shirt. Plewa is the director and creator of the short film “Freemium 911.” (Courtesy of Mike Plewa)
This post was updated July 13 at 1:57 p.m. Comedy might be the best remedy, but how many jokes can be made before the well runs dry? Read more...
Photo: The protagonist of “The Reservoir,” Josh (Jake Horowitz), is surrounded by his four grandparents clad in brightly striped sweaters as he sits on a toilet. The play will remain at the Geffen Playhouse until its final showing July 20. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
This post was updated July 6 at 9:02 p.m. Eric Swartz is redefining the borders between language and livelihood. The UCLA graduate student showcased his second-year master of fine arts directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall. Read more...
Photo: Four actors dressed in mismatched brightly-colored costumes interact on stage. Eric Swartz’s directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” was preformed from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall and featured orphaned teenagers living in a landfill. (Courtesy of Makela Yepez)
