Director Rock Chang looked over his shoulder as he filmed the last scene of “Exhale” and knew no other takes would be needed. Many of his crew members had tears in their eyes. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Fabienne Maurer co-founded CUBED Productions, whose film “Exhale” was accepted to the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Competition. (CUBED Productions)
Lili bikes through empty streets in a large city. A huge pack of dogs follows her, eventually catching up to her like a river, building a tension that “White God” attempts to evoke through the rest of the film. Read more...
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Among the cognoscenti of the international film festival circuit, Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien is a household name. From his signature long takes to minute attention to detail, Hou’s techniques seem to have garnered him admirers and imitators across world cinema. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Film and Television Archive will feature Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s films in a series called “Also Like Life: The Films of Hou Hsiao-Hsien.” The series will be shown in movie theaters across Los Angeles including the Billy Wilder Theater from Friday to June 20. (UCLA Film and Television Archive)
What is “The Godfather”? On one hand, it’s the 1972 best picture Oscar winner that Rodney Dangerfield credits for inspiring his most famous line. On the other hand, it’s what UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow said to rake in $57,198 and grab a No. 3 spot on the list of all-time "Jeopardy!" highest one-day totals. Read more...
Photo: On Tuesday, UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow appeared on “Jeopardy!” and earned $57,198, contributing to his total winnings of $96,000 over the course of three episodes. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
With the exception of “American Sniper,” there haven’t been many critically acclaimed movies since January. However, these next two-and-a-half months look bright as the winter and spring movies transition into summer blockbusters. Read more...
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“Big Time in Hollywood, FL” is a new Comedy Central television show detailing the struggles of two delusional 20-something filmmaker brothers as they try to get famous posting online videos against the humid backdrop of south Florida. Read more...
Photo: On Tuesday, the Campus Events Commission will host writers and comedians Alex Anfanger (left) and Dan Schimpf (right) to preview their new Comedy Central television show, “Big Time in Hollywood, FL.” (Courtesy of Jesse Grant)
Howard Nourmand first collaborated with Lena Dunham when designing the logo and opening title for HBO’s “Girls” and the brand identity of A Casual Romance Productions. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Howard Nourmand founded the creative production company Grand Jeté in 2003 after graduating from UCLA in 2000. (Courtesy of Howard Nourmand)
