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July 21, 4:10 pm

Student Lily Glantz warps reality with abstract, digital elements in artwork

This post was updated July 24 at 9:37 p.m. Lily Glantz is broadening her paint strokes on a virtual canvas. Through physical and digital mediums, the rising third-year civil engineering student offers a more abstract twist on traditional realism in her artwork. Read more...

Photo: Rising third-year civil engineering student Lily Glantz is pictured surrounded by photos of her various artworks. With her digital works, Glantz creates pieces based in realism but that also feature abstract elements. (Courtesy of Lily Glantz)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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July 21, 2:25 pm

Theater Review: ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ misses mark with love story despite familiar visuals

“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is sparkling as a partial diamond in the rough. Running until Sept. 4 and featuring alumnus Camden Gonzales as the associate choreographer, the musical adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” has officially been transplanted from Broadway to Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” performs on an illuminating set resembling the real-life Parisian club. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film of the same name, the musical follows the love story between a cabaret performer and a bohemian writer. (Courtesy of Moulin Rouge! The Musical)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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July 15, 5:20 pm

Album review: Lizzo’s 4th studio album ‘Special’ is ready 2 Be Loved

This post was updated July 17, 2022 at 10:45 p.m.  From reveling in holidays to embracing love in all its forms, Lizzo’s latest album encompasses all that is special. Read more...

Photo: A black and white photo of Lizzo gazing upward serves as the cover for her latest album, “Special.” The singer released her fourth studio album Friday. (Courtesy of Nice Life/Atlantic Recording Corporation)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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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)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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July 10, 2:58 pm

UCLA student Raina Markham finds spontaneity, flexibility in unconventional art

This post was updated July 10 at 8:13 p.m. With a Sharpie, paper and napkins, Raina Markham is making her mark on the art world. The rising third-year music education student said she has found comfort through various art styles including hand-drawn graphics, visual scores and collages made from everyday materials such as newspapers. Read more...

Photo: Rising third-year music education student Raina Markham sits on steps, holding up a black-and-white print. Markham has found creative fulfillment through developing visual artworks, which often feature phrases and lyrics sketched on unconventional surfaces. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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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)

Arts, Film & TV

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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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