Baby Yoda is not the only thing that makes “The Mandalorian” a memorable addition to the “Star Wars” franchise. With its wide appeal to hardcore and new “Star Wars” fans alike since launching on Disney+ last November, it is no surprise that the first live-action “Star Wars” series is a contender for a total of 15 Emmys, including outstanding drama series and categories in cinematography, special effects and costumes. Read more...
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Blxst describes himself as a songwriter, producer and creative. But most importantly, a dreamer. The Los Angeles native is fresh off the Sept. 4 release of his debut EP “No Love Lost,” an eight-track collection that seamlessly weaves through a smooth blend of hip-hop and R&B notes. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles rap artist Blxst discusses transitioning from a producer to an artist in his debut EP “No Love Lost.” While he makes music for both the streets and the stadium, he wants to ensure quality over quantity in his work. (Courtesy of Brandon Hicks)
Singing in the shower is usually a private experience, but in Helen Zhou’s new music video, it’s the center of attention. The alumna, who creates music under the name HALAN, released her debut EP on Aug. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Helen Zhou, who creates music under the name HALAN, released her debut EP on Aug. 28 and self-produced music video Aug. 15. The EP focuses on previous romantic experiences and exudes a sad pop sound. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
Cate Blanchett is the star of “Mrs. America” – but it took a behind-the-scenes team to assemble her performance. The miniseries, which follows 1970s conservative advocate Phyllis Schlafly (Blanchett), has gone on to receive 10 Emmy nominations, which is a nod to alumnus Robert Komatsu, who was nominated for outstanding single-camera picture editing for a limited series or movie. Read more...
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Warning: spoilers ahead. Mulan might have found her true self, but the live-action remake remains a poor “Reflection” of Asian culture and artistry. Disney’s most recent remake has come a long way since the white-washed 1998 animated version, with the new film featuring an all-Asian cast and some of the biggest names in Chinese cinema. Read more...
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Over a year after its first teaser debuted in theaters and 48 days after its initially scheduled release date, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” has finally arrived. It may not exactly live up to the hype of Nolan’s other thoughtful and layered works, but “Tenet” is the perfect movie to celebrate the reopening of movie theaters – immersive, gorgeous, engaging and loud. Read more...
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What is this, a crossover episode? The final season of “BoJack Horseman” is a heyday of the dead – over a final meal of pills and cocaine served by waiter Zach Braff, the titular horse breaks bread with his past in “The View From Halfway Down.” The episode, directed by UCLA alumna Amy Winfrey, earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program and uses absurdism to wash down its uncomfortable, often too relatable themes. Read more...
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