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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 8, 2:17 am

Seniors explore personal stories in project showcase ‘Narratives’

The students in the world arts and cultures/dance senior projects class faced a major roadblock: finding a title for their showcase. They had to pinpoint a name that would encompass all 17 pieces to be performed. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year world arts and cultures/dance student Lindsay Kullmann is one of 17 performers in this year’s Senior Projects Showcase, “Narratives.” Taught by world arts and cultures/dance professor Dan Froot, the two-quarter long class will culminate in Friday and Saturday’s Kaufman Hall shows. (Kailey Rishovd/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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May 7, 1:22 am

Trucking Around: The Lobos Truck features unique fry-nacho combination

Food trucks are a vital part of the Los Angeles culinary scene, with many accumulating hordes of followers who aggressively pursue them around the city. The sheer magnitude of trucks can make dining choices difficult, but columnist Alisha Kapur has narrowed down 10 to try out and review. Read more...

Photo: A&E columnist Alisha Kapur traveled to The Lobos Truck to sample the Big Lobo, a two-patty burger with cheese, egg, guacamole and tomato, and the truck’s Wachos, including the OG Wacho and the Green Dragon Wacho. (Canaan Howard/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Music

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May 7, 1:22 am

Musical sounds from the Middle East to feature at Fowler

The delicate strings of the setar take a lifetime to master, said Farzad Amoozegar. For the UCLA anthropology and ethnomusicology graduate student, his studies began when he was 6 years old and his grandfather introduced him to the instrument, but really took off when he began studying under Persian classical master Mohammad-Reza Lotfi in Berkeley. Read more...

Photo: UCLA ethnomusicology and anthropology graduate student Farzad Amoozegar will dedicate his performance at the Fowler Museum to his mentor, Mohammad-Reza Lotfi. Amoozegar will perform classical Persian music on Thursday. (Courtesy of Farzad Amoozegar-Fassie)

Arts, Film & TV

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May 7, 1:20 am

Movie review: The Ocean of Helena Lee

“The Ocean of Helena Lee” Directed by Jim Akin and Maria Mckee Shootist Films 2.5 Paws If director Jim Akin intended for his movie, “The Ocean of Helena Lee,” to be an unoriginal and dull parody of Luc Besson’s 1994 drama “Léon: The Professional,” he most certainly succeeded. Read more...

Photo: (Shootist Films)

Arts, Film & TV

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May 7, 12:28 am

Q&A: Pixar director sheds light on animation, upcoming movie ‘Inside Out’

Anyone who loves Buzz Lightyear’s signature line, “To Infinity and Beyond!,” can thank Pete Docter, who contributed “and beyond” to the now-iconic phrase. On Wednesday, Docter gave a guest lecture in a UCLA film class about the animation production process, particularly through the lens of his new film “Inside Out.” Docter has worked at Pixar since 1990, when it was a small company with no major pictures. Read more...

Photo: In a UCLA film class Wednesday, Pixar director Pete Docter discussed animation through the lens of his new film “Inside Out.” (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)


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