Television has become one of the most effective ways to incite social change, and Jeff Werner said Netflix’s “Unbelievable” is calling for the public to start believing women. Read more...
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September 30, 1:14 am
Los Angeles Unveiled: Through thick and thin, multitalented Muslim creator set to make name in Hollywood
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 6:19 p.m. Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. LA is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim. Read more...
Photo: Sarah Anwer Khan grew up dragging her parents to casting calls. Now, as the 25-year-old works to make a name for herself in Los Angeles, she said she credits the group “Muslim Women in Hollywood” for providing a supportive community in the city. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
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September 27, 6:29 pm
UCLA alums among finalists of Fine Cut Festival of Films
Characters and finalists alike aimed for the stars at the Fine Cut Festival of Films. The festival celebrated its 20th year during a private ceremony Thursday night at the Landmark Theatre. Read more...
Photo: Erin Lau’s film, “The Moon and the Night,” about a family’s financial struggles took home the most prestigious award at Fine Cut Festival of Films on Thursday for its attention to storytelling. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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September 26, 11:14 pm
Fall movies will be filled with Oscar contenders and hopeful holiday classics
The magic of film has always brought people together, and with the start of a new school year, Bruins can be sure to rely on movies to create new bonds. Read more...
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September 18, 12:46 am
Short film to feature realistic representation of Asian American LGBTQ narratives
This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:00 p.m. The only thing worse than falling in love with your best friend is confessing those feelings the night before they move across the country. Read more...
Photo: Producer Jenine Pastores, writer and director Kevin J. Nguyen, alumnus Ivan Mok and producer Vu Hoang (left to right) all worked together to create “Blue Suit,” a short film set in the San Gabriel Valley and centered on the representation of the LGBTQ community within the Asian American one. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
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September 15, 9:27 pm
‘Better Call Saul,’ nominated for 9 Emmys, explores character’s moral journey
Jimmy McGill, a young conman trying to clean up his act and become a lawyer like his brother, continually finds himself on the wrong side of the law – but the audience doesn’t mind. Read more...
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September 8, 8:22 pm
Graduate student’s documentary unpacks legal process, inspects for-profit bail
Documentary reenactments can be misleading, creating a false distance between audience and reality, said Antonia Thornton. However, the graduate production and directing student said her documentary “Broken” tells a tale of incarceration and advocacy by inserting her subject directly into the reenactments, instead of hiring an actor. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Antonia Thornton’s documentary “Broken” touches upon themes of imprisonment and advocacy, casting the formerly incarcerated woman Wendy Staggs as the production’s protagonist. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)