This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m. Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day. Read more...
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January 21, 2:52 pm
Film Preview: Stay warm with this winter’s movie slate, from romance to thrillers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:20 p.m. This winter, moviegoers can stay warm beneath the blanket of fresh films hitting the theaters. Grab a hot drink and settle in for a treat, as this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every viewer to enjoy. Read more...
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January 11, 3:57 pm
Carlos Roa explores identity, diversity through empowering visuals and set designs
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:32 p.m. While audience members pondered the statement, “This country was built for me,” Carlos Roa created a visual framework to deepen their reflection. Read more...
Photo: Carlos Roa is pictured wearing a red jacket. Balancing their work as a graduate student and their independent artistic endeavors, Roa was the projection designer for “I Am an American,” a play featured at the REDCAT film festival in downtown Los Angeles. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 8, 2:32 pm
Second Take: Harsh critical response to ‘Wicked: For Good’ shows overexposure does not go unpunished
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m. Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie. After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success. Read more...
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December 4, 5:09 pm
Film review: ‘Eternity’ starts off strong but ultimately disappoints with frustrating ending
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:17 p.m. At times, watching “Eternity” certainly felt like one. A24’s latest thought-provoking film premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in theaters Nov. Read more...
Photo: Luke (Callum Turner) and Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) smile at each other as they sit together with trees in the background. “Eternity” is A24’s latest film, which premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in theaters Nov. 26. (Courtesy of A24)
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November 23, 5:33 pm
Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ enchants with elevated magic, emotion as spellbinding sequel
Warning: mild spoilers ahead. One year after shattering records and glass ceilings, “Wicked: For Good” flies even higher than its predecessor. Director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel landed in theaters Nov. Read more...
Photo: Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) pose together with golden horns and floral arrangements in the background. Following the “intermission” between films, “Wicked: For Good” finds Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) in hiding from the Wizard’s Guard after being falsely labeled the Wicked Witch of the West, leaving her best friend Glinda to step in. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
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November 11, 4:56 pm
Movie review: ‘Die My Love’ flatlines from formulaic framing, wounds itself with shallow story
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 8:49 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of self-harm and descriptions of mental health challenges that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
Photo: Grace (Jennifer Lawrence) stands with her head leaning back amid a swirl of confetti. “Die My Love,” directed by Lynne Ramsay and adapted from the 2012 novel by Ariana Harwicz, arrived in theaters Nov. 7. (Courtesy of IMDb)