AFI Fest is just as much about movies as it is about people. The yearly celebration devotes a lot of time to highlighting people – not just those acting or working behind the scenes, but everyday individuals whose stories are reflected and justified in films. Read more...
Photo: Day seven of AFI Fest saw the snarkily funny “Anomalisa” (top), the subtle “45 Years” (bottom left) and the bloody “Macbeth” (bottom right). (Starburns Industries, The Bureau and See-Saw Films)
Two fried quail eggs stare out with tired, grumbling faces. They’re perched atop sliders decked with crisps of bacon, oozing cheese and patties charred to add smoky flavor. Read more...
Photo: The Sawtelle branch of Plan Check Kitchen and Bar is one of three locations that offer a monthlong Gudetama-themed menu. Shown are sunny quail egg sliders, made with cheese, bacon, ketchup leather and hot sauce. (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)
In the 1980s, Marla Williams was resting outside Campbell Hall after a long day of classes when she received a furry surprise in her backpack. A fearless squirrel had snuck its way inside and began to rummage through her belongings. Read more...
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There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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Refer: It seems like it has been raining more often than ever this fall. El Niño means that the southern portion of the United states is set to have wetter weather. Read more...
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“Son of Saul” may be the most courageous project of this year’s AFI Fest from a production perspective. László Nemes, a first-time director, tackles a story set during the Holocaust, with a maddeningly encroaching camera and a deeply dark script. Read more...
Photo: Day six at AFI Fest saw bleak films like “Son of Saul” (top left), “Land and Shade” (top right) and “The Club” (bottom) take center stage. (Sony Pictures Classics, Burning Blue and Music Box Films)
The climax in movies is a beautiful thing. If a film can funnel the intricacies of its plot into one moment of breathtaking resolution, it makes the viewer’s experience more rewarding. Read more...
Photo: Day five at AFI Fest saw the brilliant climaxes of “Carol” (top left) and “A War” (bottom left), while the ending “The 33” (right) falls flat. (Film4 Productions, AZ Celtic Films and Warner Bros. Pictures)
