Sunday, April 5

Theater review: ‘Revenge Song’ tactfully uses drama and comedy to explore identity, sexuality

“Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation” has everything an audience could ask for, from sex and violence to sacrilege. Running at the Geffen Playhouse until March 8, “Revenge Song” is an irreverent new musical about the forgotten life of Julie d’Aubigny (Margaret Odette), a French swordswoman and opera singer during the 17th century. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)



Short film and documentary ensures accessible experience for deaf-blind community

“The Feeling Through Experience” brings accessibility to the silver screen. With the support of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults, the short film and accompanying documentary will be screened Wednesday in the James Bridges Theater. Read more...

Photo: Director Doug Roland’s “The Feeling Through Experience” will be screened Wednesday in the James Bridges Theater. He said that, to make the film accessible to blind and deaf communities, casting demanded an army of interpreters as many auditions took place over video chat with interpreters on both sides. (Xiomara Novo/Daily Bruin)


Movie review: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ designs updated for fans, still runs short on entertainment

Sonic’s first live-action movie turned out to be a run-of-the-mill family action flick, despite months of viral Twitter drama. The film, featuring the famous 1990s video game character, has been in the works for almost 30 years, but it was the first official trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog” that set the internet ablaze in April. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures and Sega of America)


‘Party of Five’ season 1 review – episode 7: ‘Speak for Yourself’

Warning: spoilers ahead Two saccharine monologues are the most exciting moments in the seventh episode of “Party of Five.” “Speak for Yourself,” which premiered Wednesday night, revolves around a fundraiser Lucia (Emily Tosta) organizes with the help of her fellow activist and mentor, Sully (Elizabeth Grullon). Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Mitch Haaseth/Freeform)


Movie review: ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ sequel vows character development, authenticity

“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” proves that cheesy romances and love triangles are tried and true. The second installment of the young adult franchise, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” spotlights the harsh realities of “happily ever after.” Lara Jean Song Covey (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) are finally official, but despite being crazy for her boyfriend, Lara Jean can’t help but overthink everything about their relationship. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Bettina Strauss/Netflix)


UCLA alumna uses green screens, CGI in short film to spotlight superficiality in dating

Ivy Liao said she doesn’t create a film without experimenting with different tools. “Cupid’s Paradise,” the UCLA alumna’s newest short film, is set for public distribution Tuesday on a digital distribution platform, DUST. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Ivy Liao wrote, directed and supervised the visual production of her film “Cupid’s Paradise” which is set for distribution Feb. 11. on an online science fiction distribution platform, DUST. Liao said that the film was a chance to explore the limits of visual effects and comment on the growing role artificial intelligence plays in the modern world of dating. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin)



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