Warning: Spoilers ahead. James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” has all the makings of a roaring thriller, but its bite never quite matches its bark. Opening in theaters nationwide Nov. Read more...
Film & TV
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November 11, 3:37 pm
Winner Takes All: Leaves are falling, coffee is brewing and these autumnal TV shows are calling your name
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 8:47 p.m. Settle into the coziest season with a small-screen classic. From crime dramas to hand-drawn animation, everything comes back into season during autumn. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 8, 12:00 am
Live from UCLA, it’s Westwood Night Live: Student comedy show returns for more
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 8:08 p.m. A student-produced comedy show turned UCLA’s everyday absurdities into Friday evening entertainment. Undergraduate Students Association Council President Jayha Buhs Jackson took the stage at Westwood Night Live’s second production. Read more...
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November 6, 3:22 am
‘Wicker’ writers talk weaving together romance and history at post-screening Q&A
Writer-directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson reimagined romance for a world without any during a post-screening Q&A for their newest film, “Wicker,” on Sunday. The Cinemas Los Angeles hosted the Q&A with the directorial couple to discuss “Wicker,” which released Oct. Read more...
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October 29, 9:43 pm
Second Take: Queer horror lets LGBTQ+ stories come alive, but many identities remain in the dark
While Halloween gives people the opportunity to dress up as monsters, queer horror films throughout history have long asked a more unsettling question: Who gets treated like one? Read more...
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October 28, 10:19 pm
Rounding up the best horror flicks of 2026 to watch this Halloween
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 9:18 p.m. Horror buffs are in for a treat – or a trick! – this Halloween. From indie films exploring toxic masculinity and queer interpretations of slashers to adaptations of beloved video games, 2026’s stacked horror lineup offers something for every fan. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV, News, Westwood
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October 25, 9:31 pm
Bringing culture with it, the Bruin Theater reopens in Westwood
A historic Westwood theater returned to the spotlight Friday. For UCLA students, the Bruin Theater’s reopening offered more than a chance to watch a movie. It marked the return of a historic movie palace that first opened in 1937. Read more...