Wednesday, June 25

SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal with studios to end historic strike

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 7:50 p.m. SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Wednesday afternoon.  The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is the largest labor union that represents and advocates for performers and broadcasters, promoting the rights and safety of 160,000 members. Read more...

Photo: Members of the SAG-AFTRA union stand on the Culver Studios picket line. SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers came to a tentative agreement Wednesday. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)


‘Femcel Filmcast’ mixes film analysis and feminist theory

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 8:16 p.m. Film analysis and gender theory cling together in “Femcel Filmcast.” Kristin Haegelin, a third-year English student, and Bella Garcia, a fourth-year communication and sociology student, are writers for FEM Newsmagazine who host a weekly podcast comprising meditations on film framed through feminist viewpoints. Read more...

Photo: Kristin Haegelin (left) and Bella Garcia (right) stand back-to-back in front of film posters. The students co-host “Femcel Filmcast,” a podcast that blends feminism and film theory. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin staff)


Q&A: Comedian Kyle Gordon creates character-filled parody album

This post was updated Nov. 26 at 7:06 p.m. Kyle Gordon is transcending genres and planets with his latest work. After releasing his 1990s Eurodance parody, “Planet of the Bass (feat. Read more...

Photo: Musical comedian Kyle Gordon smiles on the cover of his upcoming March album, “Kyle Gordon is Great.” Interspersed with radio station intermissions, the eight track project features the lead single “Planet of the Bass.”(Courtesy of BMG)


Counterforce Lab combines arts and science, works to foster ecological awareness

This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:02 p.m. Counterforce Lab is combating environmental injustice in full force. Formed by professor of design media arts Rebeca Méndez in 2015, the research studio works to tackle and build awareness around ecological issues, all while wielding the power of science and art. Read more...

Photo: A drone captures an aerial view of the Biophilia Treehouse. Using a blend of disciplines from the arts and sciences, Counterforce Lab designed the structure to address environmental inequities and create a space for multiple species to coexist. (Courtesy of Yogan Muller)


‘Bluey x CAMP’ brings immersive Aussie adventure to Los Angeles

This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:11 p.m. Hidden behind CAMP’s Magic Door, the United States’ first immersive “Bluey” experience embodies the essence and exuberance of play. Read more...

Photo: Bluey’s life-size living room is pictured, adorned with a family photo of the Australian dogs. The “Bluey x CAMP” experience at Westfield Century City allows guests to explore the 5,000 square-foot home from the hit animated series. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


Concert review: Hozier showcases his generational talent, unreal vocals in stellar performance

Spanning a decade-long career, Hozier’s latest performance brought about a mighty reckoning. Indie-folk darling Hozier and accompanying band members lit up the Hollywood Bowl on the final United States stop of the “Unreal Unearth Tour 2023” on Saturday night. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in a three-piece gray suit, Hozier strums on stage. The Irish singer-songwriter performed at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night as part of his “Unreal Unearth Tour 2023.”(Courtesy of Randall Michelson / Live Nation-Hewitt Silva)


Second Take: Audiences deserve an intermission from formulaic and overdone biopics

This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:19 p.m. Two years, two Elvis-related biopics. The oversaturation of the genre has never been more glaring. Biographical pictures are films featuring stories – accurate or embellished – of real-life figures, which can include an overview of their lives or focus on specific notable events. Read more...

Photo: (Sid Francis / Daily Bruin)



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