Fall 2019 brought plenty of Oscar nominations to the silver screen, but as Hollywood rings in a new decade, 2020’s slated films are a mixed bag of animations, remakes and sequels. Read more...
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January 6, 6:22 pm
Second Take: Lack of diversity reveals how out of touch the Golden Globes is
Little has changed since Natalie Portman presented the 2018 Golden Globes award for best director to a pool of all-male nominees. The 2020 Golden Globes drew fire when its December nominations failed to recognize any women for either directing or writing, as well as its minimal recognition of artists of color. Read more...
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December 25, 11:02 am
Movie review: There’s nothing small about Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of ‘Little Women’
Greta Gerwig makes little stories monumental, and “Little Women” only solidifies her ability to find delight in the mundane. From a rash haircut to first love to jealous siblings, the writer and director shines a light on the nuances of being a young woman. Read more...
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December 23, 10:03 pm
‘His Dark Materials’ season 1 recap – episode 8: ‘Betrayal’
Warning: spoilers ahead James McAvoy’s riveting performance as a man lusting for knowledge bookends the first season of HBO’s “His Dark Materials.” While the show’s initial episodes provided a concrete villain in the form of Mrs. Read more...
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December 16, 1:25 pm
‘His Dark Materials’ season 1 recap – episode 7: ‘The Fight to the Death’
“His Dark Materials” hurls itself across an icy tundra as its finale draws near. Coming up on the seventh episode, it’s clear that there are too many plot points to cover in the remainder of the season. Read more...
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December 9, 10:02 pm
‘His Dark Materials’ season 1 recap – episode 6: ‘The Daemon Cages’
Warning: spoilers ahead This week’s installment of “His Dark Materials” blurs the line between human and daemon. As the series’ conflict comes to a head with Lyra Belacqua’s (Dafne Keen) arrival in Bolvangar, each actor’s emotional range is on display from the first moment Lyra reunites with Roger Parslow (Lewin Lloyd). Read more...
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December 8, 11:31 pm
Upcoming musical mafia film features LGBTQ representation
A drag queen rips out her own heart in a climactic sequence of “The Gay Mafia.” The bedazzled heart is only one of many extreme moments in the fantastical West Hollywood world of his production, said Michael Yip, director and writer of the film. Read more...
Photo: Cecilia Wen is recording the musical voice of Niang Niang for UCLA extension student Michael Yip’s short film, “The Gay Mafia.” Niang Niang is portrayed by Jeffrey Liang, a professional drag queen. (Courtesy of Michael Yip)