Chasing a dream often leads to a sacrifice – an understatement for a heavy-metal drummer who loses his hearing. The Amazon Studios drama “Sound of Metal” tells the heartfelt story of Ruben (Riz Ahmed), a drummer for a rock band who abruptly loses his hearing while performing gigs with his girlfriend and lead singer Lou (Olivia Cooke). Read more...
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The Golden Age of Hollywood is back just in time for awards season. Up for 10 Academy Awards, “Mank” tells the story of screenwriter Herman “Mank” Mankiewicz as he deals with alcoholism while writing the screenplay for “Citizen Kane.” Director David Fincher had been trying to make “Mank” since the 1990s, but production designer Donald Graham Burt said it wasn’t until Netflix supported the project that it became a reality. Read more...
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This post was updated April 18 at 5:52 p.m. With Queen’s song as its anthem, Dance Marathon’s education, advocacy and fundraising efforts are of royal status. Read more...
Photo: For a second year in a row, UCLA’s Dance Marathon was held virtually. The three-hour event put education and advocacy for HIV/AIDS front and center. (Photo illustration and screen captures by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
This post was updated April 18 at 5:56 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Truth” comes to light in many forms. Released Friday, the penultimate episode of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” explores the public fallout of John Walker’s (Wyatt Russell) rage-induced, shield-stricken murder of a surrendered Flag Smasher. Read more...
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This post was updated April 17 at 1:00 p.m. While commuting is generally considered a hassle in Los Angeles, CiBiC aims to encourage people to commute by bicycle through engineering and art. Read more...
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This year’s Dance Marathon is one hour shorter than last year’s – but the experience is five days longer. Hosted by the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, the annual event will be held virtually for a second time Saturday. Read more...
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This post was updated April 18 at 5:55 p.m. The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth. Read more...
