Wednesday, June 10

Los Angeles Unveiled: Through thick and thin, multitalented Muslim creator set to make name in Hollywood

This post was updated Oct. 1 at 6:19 p.m. Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. LA is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim.  Read more...

Photo: Sarah Anwer Khan grew up dragging her parents to casting calls. Now, as the 25-year-old works to make a name for herself in Los Angeles, she said she credits the group “Muslim Women in Hollywood” for providing a supportive community in the city. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)



UCLA alums among finalists of Fine Cut Festival of Films

Characters and finalists alike aimed for the stars at the Fine Cut Festival of Films. The festival celebrated its 20th year during a private ceremony Thursday night at the Landmark Theatre. Read more...

Photo: Erin Lau’s film, “The Moon and the Night,” about a family’s financial struggles took home the most prestigious award at Fine Cut Festival of Films on Thursday for its attention to storytelling. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)



Photographer captures scenes in India through a unique Jewish lens

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 3:13 p.m.  Mary Leipziger photographed an old man sitting in front of a white cow, finding in it a sense of mysticism. Read more...

Photo: Mary Leipziger’s newest exhibit, “India through a Jewish Lens,” opened Thursday at Hillel at UCLA. It depicts Leipziger’s travels to India, including to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.(Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Escape room review: Atlantis-themed game satisfyingly submerges visitors into mythical sunken city

The lost city of Atlantis isn’t located at the bottom of the ocean – there’s an entrance in Downtown Los Angeles, if you can figure out how to activate the portal. Read more...

Photo: The “Atlantis” escape room submerges visitors in another world outside the space’s Downtown LA location with its technology-based clues. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Nightmares and childhood memories inspire artist’s horror installation

Watching “The Exorcist” late at night as a child gave Maximillian nightmares – and a lifelong love of horror films. Since then, the artist has transferred that appreciation into “I Like Scary Movies,” an interactive art installation that transports visitors to iconic scenes from five horror films: “Friday the 13th,” “It,” “The Shining,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Beetlejuice.” The exhibit, which runs through Nov. Read more...

Photo: (Cody Wilson/Daily Bruin)