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August 13, 6:37 pm

‘Fishbowl’ film gives intersectional glimpse of Asian American, LGBTQ+ stories

This post was updated on 8/14/2022 at 6:50 p.m. “Fishbowl” gives viewers an intimate look at the scrutiny found within Asian American cultures. The coming-of-age short film, directed by alumnus Jacqueline Chan, follows two American teenagers, Natalie and Joanne, who have returned home from college for the Chinese New Year holiday. Read more...

Photo: Centered on the romantic relationship between two best friends, “Fishbowl” aims to open up the conversation regarding the LGBTQ+ community. (Courtesy of Akina Van de Velde)

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August 7, 3:22 pm

UCLA student turns emotions into motion pictures with help of film crew friends

This post was updated August 7 at 9:55 p.m. Through the lens of his iPhone, Jason Wright captures his emotions one take at a time. Wright said he has produced several short films under his production group, Cha Cha Dreamers Production, which he started with two of his friends. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Jake Durazo, Jason Wright and Andrew Chavez pose in front of a white and red wall. Together, the trio created Cha Cha Dreamers Production. (Courtesy of Jason Wright)

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July 23, 1:09 pm

Eric Esrailian elected to Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Board of Trustees

This post was updated July 24 at 9:34 p.m. For Dr. Eric Esrailian, film has the promise to both entertain and educate. Esrailian, executive board member of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, joined the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as one of three new members of the Board of Trustees on July 1. Read more...

Photo: Dr. Eric Esrailian smiles outward in black and white. Esrailian, an executive board member of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, has been appointed to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Board of Trustees. (Courtesy of John Russo)

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July 22, 1:16 pm

Film review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ provides unsettling social commentary with strong execution

This post was updated July 24 at 9:39 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. Jordan Peele takes a risk that audiences can say yes to in “Nope.” In his third feature film, writer and director Peele once again successfully subverts his audience’s expectations of horror by blending it with science-fiction to create a spectacle filled with tension, subtext and thrill. Read more...

Photo: Steven Yeun stands beside a caged black horse, gazing into a mountain landscape. Starring alongside Yeun in Jordan Peele’s science-fiction horror film “Nope” are Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

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July 15, 4:01 pm

Film review: Discordant adaptation of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ waters down important themes

This post was updated July 17 at 10:41 p.m.  The crawdads are certainly not singing now. In one fell swoop, the namesake movie adaptation of Delia Owens’ book “Where the Crawdads Sing” crumples the mystery novel into a lukewarm film, fumbling to translate a gritty tale of survival and endurance onto the silver screen. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)

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July 8, 7:08 pm

TV review: ‘The Boys’ delivers powerful, satirical punch in unpredictable season 3 finale

This post was updated July 10 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The best superhero show isn’t about superheroes at all. The satirical antithesis to mainstream superhero franchises such as Marvel and DC, “The Boys” continues the story of the antagonistic corporation Vought International and the titular vigilante group led by Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid), who are victims of the company’s corruption. Read more...

Photo: “The Boys” ends another season with cast members (from left to right) Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara and Laz Alonso. In the latest season, the superhero satire delivers unpredictable narratives and political commentary. (Courtesy of Prime Video)

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July 8, 1:48 pm

UCLA alumnus reframes immigration experience in comedy short ‘Marriage Interview’

This post was updated July 10 at 8:04 p.m. In Shirley Yip’s latest film, the United States government is playing the third wheel. Written and directed by the alumnus, “Marriage Interview” is a comedic short film about a couple being interviewed to obtain a green card and permanent residence in the U.S. Read more...

Photo: Shirley Yip’s short film “Marriage Interview” tells the story of a couple as they are interviewed by an immigration officer to receive a green card. (Courtesy of Caleb Tou)


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