This post was updated Feb. 4 at 1:41 p.m. There were only 2,823 people living in Park City, Utah, when the Sundance Film Festival relocated from Salt Lake City to the small ski town in 1981. Read more...
Photo: Every year, thousands of filmmakers, critics and fans visit Park City, Utah, for the annual Sundance Film Festival. The majority of events take place on Main Street, and the city limits traffic in the area. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 9:34 a.m. The Harvey Weinstein scandal ignited the #MeToo movement – and also “The Assistant.” Starring Julia Garner, the film follows Jane, an assistant working within a film production company. Read more...
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Taylor Swift claimed she could shake off almost anything. But “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana” reveals how public image has plagued a pop star who grew up wanting everyone to think she was a good girl. Read more...
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Oz Perkins’ sinister twist on “Hansel and Gretel” leaves a lackluster impression on adult horror enthusiasts. While Perkins’ rendition of the fable – cheekily titled “Gretel & Hansel” – aptly suits its intended PG-13 audience, more nuanced horror fans will find it difficult to fully immerse themselves in the sporadic plot. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 21 at 10:04 a.m. A new Hunger Games novel is coming. And may the odds be ever in its favor. Five years after the release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” author Suzanne Collins is returning to the franchise that launched her into fame with a prequel titled “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” set to be released May 19. Read more...
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Mark Strickland’s artwork looks global conflict directly in the eye. Instead of shying away from pain and suffering, the alumnus said he utilizes his emotional responses to such events to inspire his artwork. Read more...
Photo: Mark Strickland is among the artists whose work is featured in UCLA Hillel’s winter exhibition. He said his portion of the exhibit explores the human condition through the connections between heaven and hell as well as between fear and desire to show the good and bad sides of humanity. (Courtesy of Ivan Mejia)
For new producers working on multiple passion projects, a combination of location and connections can make or break your career, said ZhiQi Yeo. Yeo, who is currently a producer for three graduate student films at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, said she came upon this position through her friends at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: ZhiQi Yeo is currently a producer for three graduate student films at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, focusing on her time management. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
