This article was updated Jan. 11 at 11:50 a.m. Five women have accused actor and UCLA lecturer James Franco of inappropriate or sexually exploitive behavior, according to the Los Angeles Times. Read more...
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Arts, Film & TV
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January 11, 12:58 am
‘Never Leave Me’ shines sepia-tinted light on emotional abuse
Elon Zlotnik tries to portray the dangers of emotionally abusive relationships in just three minutes. The third-year film and television student wrote, directed, produced, filmed and edited his three-minute-long silent film on a 16 mm film camera as a fall class project for Film and Television 52: “Cinematography.” The class required him to use a 16 mm camera, which adds a grainy, sepia undertone to its shots and creates an ethereal effect distinct from the more realistic look of digital video. Read more...
Photo: Third-year film and television student Elon Zlotnik directed “Never Leave Me,” which portrays a toxic relationship in which main character Sage, played by fourth-year political science student Emanuela Boisbouvier, must rediscover her sense of self. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 11, 12:54 am
LA acting ensemble performs theatrical rendition of its members’ group therapy
Poor Dog Group will participate in therapy on stage as part of their latest show, “Group Therapy.” The contemporary LA-based theater ensemble will premiere its latest show Thursday at UCLA’s Little Theater until Jan. Read more...
Photo: Director Jesse Bonnell said the emotional responses of the members vary after each reading. Sometime they are indifferent to the material, while other times they have stronger reactions. (Chelsea Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 11, 12:52 am
Playing the Villain: Star Wars’ backdrop villains allow for the main antagonist’s development
A movie is only as good as its villain, and a good villain is much more than a monster with maniacal laughter or a sinister-looking entity surrounded by henchmen. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 9, 11:08 pm
Lessons in Laughter: Improv Space instructor talks history, influences, weekly open-mic shows
The intimate, black box theater at The Improv Space has accommodated up-and-coming UCLA comics and seasoned performers alike. Although easily missed on the Gayley Avenue strip, the venue provides a professional environment for students to practice and perfect their craft. Read more...
Photo: Benjamin Crutcher is an improv teacher at the Imrpov Space and host of the weekly show, “The Improv Sessions,” which runs every Wednesday. (Courtesy of Laura Burke)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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January 9, 11:07 pm
Gamer’s Guidebook: Best tabletop games have both competition, collaboration
Games have always been a huge part of the entertainment industry, but what makes them entertaining? Game-makers expend significant effort making design decisions that people often don’t think about when they’re playing each game. Read more...
Photo: (Jae Su/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 9, 11:06 pm
Design media arts professor creates neuroscience-based installation
It may not be possible to read other people’s minds, but viewers can now see what two people are feeling through the art installation “BrainStorming: Empathy.” Victoria Vesna, a design media arts professor and Mark Cohen, a neuroscience professor in residence created “BrainStorming: Empathy,” a piece of performance and experiential art, after four years of work. Read more...
Photo: In the art installation “Brainstorming: Empathy,” participants wear EEG-equipped headpieces, allowing them to see each other’s brain wave activity through colored LEDs, resulting in wordless communication. (courtesy of Victoria Vesna)