In the early '90s, a new breed of film was born. These films were brash, audacious and stylish, making their debuts at independent film festivals like Sundance. Read more...
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UCLA Film and Television Archive
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March 8, 1:49 am
Sigma Pi Sigma to screen 'The Glass House' to raise funds for group helping disadvantaged Iranian women
The lives of four Iranian young women, who are defined by drug addiction, sexual abuse and neglect, and their paths toward empowerment are highlighted in the documentary "The Glass House." Read more...
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In an effort to raise money for the Omid Foundations, UCLA’s Sigma Pi Sigma sorority will be hosting a screening tonight of the documentary “The Glass House.”
Credit: Fictionville Studio and the Omid Foundations
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March 5, 11:44 pm
“˜Whores’ Glory’ casts prostitution in truthful light
With the goal of helping students and the larger UCLA community become intimately familiar with the issues of our day, Melnitz Movies and the UCLA Center for the Study of Women will present a screening of Michael Glawogger's film tonight. Read more...
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Courtesy of Kino Lorber
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March 5, 11:41 pm
Remote Life: Events like PaleyFest offer valuable insight from TV cast and crew members
Each year The Paley Center for Media, located in Beverly Hills, invites a dozen or so popular television shows to participate in a week of television appreciation. Read more...
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March 2, 12:07 am
Patriotism fuels war film’s success
Last weekend, the film "Act of Valor" took the No. 1 spot at the box office with an estimated $24.7 million. The movie, featuring real U.S. Navy SEALs, is a fictional account inspired by true events that take place in various regions of the world. Read more...
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February 27, 11:48 pm
Remote Life: Television shows battle against busy schedules
It's that time of the quarter. Week eight has arrived, the midterm madness has slowed and it's the short lull before the end of the quarter sprint. Read more...
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BONES: Brennan (Emily Deschanel, R) and Booth (David Boreanaz, L) adjust to their new life as an expectant couple in "The Memories in the Shallow Grave" Season Seven premiere of BONES airing Thursday, Nov. 3 (9:00-10:00 ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Beth Dubber/FOX
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February 27, 10:43 am
B-Sides: _TV needs a purely music channel; hopefully Sean “˜Diddy’ Combs’ Revolt will fill this void_
“Revolutionary" is an interesting little word. It's quite the lofty idea, but it seems to be used for far more than it should be. Yesterday, I had a milkshake that was so good it was revolutionary. No I didn't; a milkshake can't be revolutionary "“ neither can a new restaurant or method of brewing coffee. Read more...