For the first time in four years, Elizabeth Banks is back in the director’s chair. And while she still has room for improvement in her craft, one thing is for sure – she knows comedy inside and out. Read more...
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Actions movies rarely contain more than the requisite amount of drama needed to advance the story – “Ford v Ferrari” is the commendable exception. Blending drama and action is old hat for director James Mangold (“Logan”), but this time he’s donning it to tell the story of high-stakes racing between two of the world’s most famous automobile manufacturers. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:37 p.m. It would take viewers an estimated 3,937 hours to watch all of the content currently on Disney+ – that’s about 164 days of nonstop binge-watching. Read more...
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A mass shooter and CIA operative begin to unravel a deep-rooted government conspiracy in an upcoming two-minute short film by Justin Garza. Filmed over a period of seven days in early November, the writer, producer and director Garza said his film, “Operation West,” will be energetic with an intriguing conclusion. Read more...
Photo: Justin Garza, a graduate student in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, said he filmed his project “Operation West” over a period of seven days and that it is a thriller fueled by powerful action shots. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Joseph Trapanese had to immerse audiences in the 1910s while also creating an original score for the live-action version of “Lady and the Tramp.” Known for his work in “The Greatest Showman,” “Straight Outta Compton” and the “Divergent“ trilogy, Trapanese said his most recent project challenged him to develop a refreshing overall musical language for a new generation of moviegoers while staying loyal to the emphasis on an era that is integral to this new interpretation. Read more...
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“His Dark Materials” is spinning into new worlds – if only the alethiometer would do the same. The second episode of HBO’s fantasy drama released Monday night, and every minute it left audiences questioning exactly what world they were operating in. Read more...
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