Tuesday, December 30

Kai Bowe, Adriane Hopper Williams talk diversity in entertainment with UCLA Alumni

Kai Bowe and Adriane Hopper Williams are uplifting underrepresented voices at the television forefront. On Wednesday, UCLA Alumni collaborated with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to organize the latest panel of “EmPower Hour,” a series aiming to spark discussions around intersectionality and social justice. Read more...

Photo: Adriane Hopper-Williams, Kai Bowe and Denise Pacheco (left to right) converse on a panel. On Wednesday, alumni Hopper-Williams and Bowe discussed their work to uplift the voices of women of color in the entertainment industry. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal with studios to end historic strike

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 7:50 p.m. SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Wednesday afternoon.  The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is the largest labor union that represents and advocates for performers and broadcasters, promoting the rights and safety of 160,000 members. Read more...

Photo: Members of the SAG-AFTRA union stand on the Culver Studios picket line. SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers came to a tentative agreement Wednesday. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)


‘Femcel Filmcast’ mixes film analysis and feminist theory

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 8:16 p.m. Film analysis and gender theory cling together in “Femcel Filmcast.” Kristin Haegelin, a third-year English student, and Bella Garcia, a fourth-year communication and sociology student, are writers for FEM Newsmagazine who host a weekly podcast comprising meditations on film framed through feminist viewpoints. Read more...

Photo: Kristin Haegelin (left) and Bella Garcia (right) stand back-to-back in front of film posters. The students co-host “Femcel Filmcast,” a podcast that blends feminism and film theory. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin staff)


‘Bluey x CAMP’ brings immersive Aussie adventure to Los Angeles

This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:11 p.m. Hidden behind CAMP’s Magic Door, the United States’ first immersive “Bluey” experience embodies the essence and exuberance of play. Read more...

Photo: Bluey’s life-size living room is pictured, adorned with a family photo of the Australian dogs. The “Bluey x CAMP” experience at Westfield Century City allows guests to explore the 5,000 square-foot home from the hit animated series. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


Second Take: Audiences deserve an intermission from formulaic and overdone biopics

This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:19 p.m. Two years, two Elvis-related biopics. The oversaturation of the genre has never been more glaring. Biographical pictures are films featuring stories – accurate or embellished – of real-life figures, which can include an overview of their lives or focus on specific notable events. Read more...

Photo: (Sid Francis / Daily Bruin)


Film review: Quietly haunting and eye-opening, ‘Priscilla’ challenges the Presleys’ legacy

This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:36 p.m. Sofia Coppola is taking viewers back to Graceland – but from an unprecedented angle. Known for her intimate style and narratives illuminating women isolated at the hands of imposing men, Coppola tackles one of the most iconic – and detested – women in all of pop culture history in her latest feature film, “Priscilla.” A figure whose story is as intoxicating as it is alarming, Priscilla Presley’s life has only ever been depicted on screen as a B-plot to Elvis’ – until now. Read more...

Photo: Cailee Spaeny (left) and Jacob Elordi (right) play Priscilla and Elvis Presley in “Priscilla.” Sofia Coppola’s feature film, which released Friday, spotlights the former wife of the late musician. (Courtesy of A24)


Alumnus written and directed short film ‘Enamorado’ touches on queer Latino love

This post was updated Nov. 2 at 7:15 p.m. In “Enamorado,” alumnus Eduardo Salas explores the innocence and bittersweet heartaches of queer love. This year, “Enamorado” premiered at the Outfest Fusion Film Festival in Los Angeles and went on to win the Best Long-Format Short Film category at the LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Read more...

Photo: Sebastian Betancur (left) and Jayel Marques (right) play Damian and Izan in “Enamorado.” Written and directed by alumnus Eduardo Salas, the short film shares a love story between a pair of Latino youth. (Courtesy of Eduardo Salas)



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