Bryce Eilenberg’s side job requires him to pose in his underwear in front of a camera. Eilenberg, a 2011 aerospace engineering alumnus, began appearing on the television show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in its seventh season. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Bryce Eilenberg appears as a member of the Pit Crew on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Eilenberg said performing on the show helps him break the mold of his day-to-day aerospace engineering career. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA students have joined filmmakers from around the world to showcase their short films at the French Riviera. Two student films, titled “Run” and “Wreck,” found their place in the Short Film Corner, a subsidiary event of the 2018 Cannes film festival that aims to connect industry hopefuls from all over the world. Read more...
Photo: Students from the Film and Photography Society at UCLA shot two films, “Run” and “Wreck,” which will be screened May 15 at the Cannes film festival. Both films deal with themes of mental health. (Courtesy of Film and Photography Society at UCLA BTS Team)
Melissa McCarthy swaps two weeks in Italy for two semesters in college in a failing feminist comedy. “Life of the Party” follows Deanna (Melissa McCarthy), a recent divorcee, as she re-evaluates her life in the aftermath of her ex-husband’s sudden departure to Italy with his new mistress. Read more...
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Science is everywhere, especially in movies and TV shows, ranging from the chemistry in “Breaking Bad” to the physics in “Gravity.” But not all of the “science” is actually science. Read more...
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The brain is willing to sacrifice every part of the human body to save itself. This self-preservationist anatomical phenomenon will be a key component in “The 12th Man,” released nationwide Friday. Read more...
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Superheroes from the past decade all assemble in the emotional, yet humorous “Avengers: Infinity War.” With a whopping 2 1/2 hours of runtime, the film features more than 20 heroes and villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more...
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Ten years of action, comedy and drama will culminate in one epic battle. Releasing Friday, “Avengers: Infinity War” pits our beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroes against Thanos in a dramatic showdown. Read more...
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