Imagine being plucked from an audience and surprised by old friends from elementary school, your college roommate and maybe even your grandmother, all on live, national television. Read more...
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February 24, 9:00 pm
Documentary sheds light on future of film critics
Those getting ready to look for employment can add one more career on their endangered jobs list: film critic. On Saturday, the Billy Wilder Theater will screen "For the Love of Movies," a documentary on the past, present and uncertain future of film criticism. Read more...
Photo: Amy Geller produced the documentary “For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism,” which screens Saturday at the Billy Wilder Theater.
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February 23, 9:01 pm
Film screening of “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada” at Billy Wilder Theater honors cinematographer Chris Menges
While a good film is composed of great acting, moving performances and exceptional writing, the film itself would not physically exist without the cinematography. Read more...
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February 23, 9:00 pm
Outfest Legacy Project for LGBT Film Preservation celebrates fifth year with movie “But I’m a Cheerleader”
The collaboration between the UCLA Film & Television Archive and Outfest has achieved leaps and bounds within the area of LGBT film preservation in recent years. Read more...
Photo: UCLA FILM & TELEVISION ARCHIVE Jamie Babbit’s “But I’m a Cheerleader” will be screened for Outfest Legacy Project’s fifth anniversary kickoff in collaboration with UCLA Film & Television Archive.
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February 21, 9:38 pm
UCLA student Ryan Stoffers claims first runner-up prize on ‘Jeopardy!’
Watching yourself on television is an unusual experience. Watching yourself on television while hiding the fact that you're $50,000 richer and a first place runner-up on one of the well-known game shows on television is downright once in a lifetime. Read more...
Photo: James Hill III from Santa Clara University, left, practices his buzzer skill with fellow contestants Ryan Stoffers from UCLA and Ashley Walker from Dartmouth College.
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February 17, 11:04 pm
Winter Olympic Games, TV shows not so different
The hottest thing on television right now is taking place atop snow and ice in Canada, and no, it's not "Degrassi" or "Talk Sex with Sue Johansson," although both are equally hot enough to prove Al Gore right. Read more...
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February 16, 9:00 pm
Musician Randy Newman returns to UCLA
While we are all preoccupied with the Gagas, Kanyes and Taylors of the world, few artists can claim such diverse musical style as the legendary Randy Newman. From his pop-rock hits of the '70s like "Short People" to the catchy tunes in films such as "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life" and most recently, "The Princess and the Frog," Newman has not only conquered the music industry, but Hollywood as well. Read more...