Wednesday, September 9

Sundance 2023: Alumnus Randall Park makes directorial debut with film ‘Shortcomings’

This post was updated Jan. 29 at 8:28 p.m. Randall Park’s directorial debut is no shortcoming. As a first-time director, the alumnus premiered his feature “Shortcomings” in the U.S. Read more...

Photo: Randall Park smiles at the Sundance red carpet. The alumnus’s directorial debut “Shortcomings” premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. (Vivian Xu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA student Connor Gilbert unites passion for film, music through score writing

This post was updated Jan. 24 at 9:13 p.m. Connor Gilbert is determining what is instrumental to film composition. The second-year global jazz studies student is combining their passions for both film and music in the world of film composition and filmmaking. Read more...

Photo: Connor Gilbert stands against a white wall. The second-year global jazz studies student said they are interested in both filmmaking and score composition. (Photo by Shane Yu. Photo Illustration by Amber Lee)


‘The Last of Us’ season 1 recap – episode 2: ‘Infected’

The unexpected trio begins to venture out of The Quarantine Zone. In its second episode titled “Infected,” “The Last of Us” continues to visually astound audiences while delivering compelling character dynamics that drive the plot forward. Read more...

Photo: A zombie-like creature stands in a dark scenery. The second episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us” premiered on Jan. 22. (Courtesy of Liane Hentscher/HBO)



Mae Noland paints whimsical creations to contrast a technological world

This post was updated Jan. 22 at 8:31 p.m. Mae Noland’s mystical, monochromatic paintings mesmerize. The fourth-year art student creates whimsical works that utilize nature and creatures as the main inspirations to contrast society’s constant use of technology. Read more...

Photo: Four paintings filled with varying blue and green hues are displayed in a gallery. The works by fourth-year art student Mae Noland will be on display in the UCLA Little Gallery until Jan. 22. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)


Restaurant review: Dunkin’s lackluster selections leave customers feeling more bitter than sweet

The bold claim that UCLA runs on Dunkin’ turns out to be quite a stretch. National coffee chain Dunkin’ had its grand opening in Westwood on Jan. Read more...

Photo: Located on Gayley Avenue, Dunkin’ claims to offer a convenient, on-the-go service for busy Bruins. But its impersonal service and lackluster menu bring nothing new to Westwood. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)