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February 27, 6:17 pm

Oscars 2025 Q&A: Oscar-nominated ‘Conclave’ costume designer talks religious fashion, research

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 7:24 p.m. Lisy Christl faithfully brought Vatican vestiges to the silver screen. Edward Berger’s political thriller “Conclave,” which captures clashing ideologies and personalities amid the voting process for the next Catholic pope, is nominated for eight Academy Awards at Sunday’s ceremony, including Best Picture. Read more...

Photo: Ralph Fiennes clasps his hands together in a still from the 2024 drama film “Conclave.” The film will be up for eight Academy Awards on Sunday, including Best Picture. (Courtesy of Focus Features)

Arts, Music

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February 26, 11:30 pm

Vedika’s new single tunes into empowerment through Western pop, Indian instruments

Fusing traditional Indian sounds with Western pop, Vedika’s newest single proves that the two genres can complement one another. Embracing her cultural roots, Vedika Sinha – who performs as Vedika – released her latest single, “take it as a compliment,” on Feb. Read more...

Photo: Vedika Sinha sits on a multicolor couch in front of a dark wall with multiple posters. Sinha is a third-year music industry student and released her latest single “take it as a compliment” on Feb. 19. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 26, 11:00 am

UCLA film club Shining Stars provides inclusive community for horror cinema fans

Vampires, werewolves and ghouls, oh my! From creature-features to slasher-thrillers, UCLA’s horror cinema club Shining Stars brings more than horror screenings to its members – it also offers a tight-knit, like-minded community. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Drew Barrymore as Casey in the 1996 slasher thriller “Scream.” The UCLA film club “Shining Stars” screens a new horror movie every Friday night and aims to build a welcoming community. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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February 23, 11:56 am

Theater review: While lacking good script, ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ spurs magic onstage

This post was updated Feb. 25 at 11:28 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite a few unforgivable curses, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” flies high in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Emmet Smith (left) and Aidan Close (right) play Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, respectively, in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” The play is currently running at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 21, 3:02 pm

Inside ‘The Pitt,’ a new spin on the medical drama

It is time for television viewers to enter “The Pitt.” The Max series, which has released eight episodes since its debut last month, is shaking up the medical drama category by exploring the emergency room in new ways. Read more...

Photo: The cast and crew of “The Pitt” sit in front of a panel of journalists on the show’s set at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank. The new medical drama began releasing episodes on Max last month, with each episode chronicling a portion of a 15-hour emergency room shift at a Pittsburgh hospital. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. TV/Evans Vestal Ward)

Arts, Music

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February 21, 2:13 pm

Katie Simpson on meaning of upcoming album, personal journey of creating music

This post was updated March 2 at 8:39 p.m. Katie Simpson is no typical stranger. Simpson, a fourth-year communication student, is a singer, songwriter and producer. Read more...

Photo: Katie Simpson sits on a brick wall in front of trees while playing the guitar. The fourth-year communication student plans to release her third album “STRANGERS, BUT NOT REALLY” later this year. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV

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February 21, 10:36 am

Legacy Project Screening Series spotlights queer cinema, restored films

With kaleidoscopic visuals, queer resistance and experimental filmmakers, the Legacy Project Screening Series is shining a spotlight on cinema’s boldest and brightest. The series will present three programs at the Billy Wilder Theater from Outfest and UCLA’s Film & Television Archive LGBTQIA+ film collection – the world’s largest public collection of its kind with over 41,000 holdings. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is a still from the 1971 film “Pink Narcissus,” highlighting a golden swan bed frame with neon pink lights. The film will screen at Billy Wilder Theater as part of the Legacy Project Screening Series on March 15. (Courtesy of Queer Film Cinema)


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