The ongoing search for home is explored in the wandering movements of American nomads. Available in select theaters and streaming through Hulu since Feb. 19, “Nomadland” tells the heartfelt story of a recently unemployed widow named Fern (Frances McDormand), who travels in her van across the American West and meets a diverse group of nomads along the way. Read more...
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As Westview inches closer and closer to present time, its secrets are catching up with it. With last week’s episode of “WandaVision” leaving off with the town’s boundaries rapidly expanding – swallowing up the S.W.O.R.D. Read more...
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The UCLA Asian American Studies Center Film Festival is spotlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander voices at a time of heightened prejudice during the pandemic. From Feb. Read more...
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The mastery of materials is fundamental to the artistic process and the career goal of any artist in their chosen medium. Every method requires a different skill set and can evoke different reactions in viewers. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year art student Harlan Goldman-Belsma specializes in pen drawings. The drawings intend to capture the world around him as it is, without any of his artistic judgments changing what he sees. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Not a lot happens in a minute, but for Alex Isley, 60 seconds is all it takes. Alumna and vocalist Isley said her weekly “#60secondthursdays” musical series on Instagram provides her with a creative outlet and a way to connect with her followers. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Alex Isley is holding a weekly Instagram series where she posts 60-second videos of her covering songs that her followers suggest. Isley said the series has helped her rediscover familiar songs in a new way. (Javier Jauregui/Daily Bruin)
A classic dinner and a movie date – but make it COVID-19 safe. In collaboration with local Santa Monica restaurants, WE Drive-Ins had its grand opening on Feb. Read more...
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Darlene Hoang’s mundane moments in her dorm room caught the attention of millions. The first-year pre-communication student said she started making TikTok videos at home in March to keep track of her college acceptance letters. Read more...
Photo: What started as an attempt to keep track of college acceptance letters on TikTok has become a way to document university life during a pandemic for first-year pre-communication student Darlene Hoang. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
