This post was updated September 7 at 3:33 p.m. It was also updated September 6 at 3:09 p.m. to remove a photo that did not meet Daily Bruin standards. Read more...
Photo: Jeremy Atherton Lin poses for a photo. A UCLA alumnus, Atherton Lin’s latest work of creative nonfiction is a blend of personal experience and queer history. (Courtesy of Jeremy Atherton Lin)
This post was updated September 7 at 4:13 p.m. In short, these six up-and-coming filmmakers are making their presence known. From July 16 to July 28, the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival screened around 400 films and attracted roughly 10,000 attendees – including some of UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television students. Read more...
Photo: Portraits of six of the UCLA graduates’ short films screened at the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival. (Photo illustration by Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director, Photos courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma, Emilia Figliomeni, Isabella Uzcátegui, Roan Uong Pearl, Rhett Hipp and Shizue Roche Adachi.)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 4:21 p.m. Sweet and satisfying, “Shucked” is worthy of all ears. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. Read more...
Photo: Several actors clad in denim and overalls pose excitedly on a stage featuring props of corn and a wagon. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. 7 on its national tour. (Courtesy of shuckedmusical.com)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:59 p.m. Warning: Spoilers for R.F. Kuang’s “Katabasis” ahead. “Katabasis” is an intriguing book for academics but possibly a challenging journey for casual readers. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the cover of R.F. Kuang’s latest novel, “Katabasis.” The story follows two graduate students’ journey to hell to save their professor. (Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:48 p.m. In a summer short on compelling album releases, “Man’s Best Friend” falls far short of being Sabrina Carpenter’s best album. Read more...
Photo: Cover for Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album “Man’s Best Friend.” Released Aug. 29, the singer-songwriter’s anticipated LP lacks Carpenter’s characteristic wit and humor. (Courtesy of Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
Though they are still sought after by aspiring creatives, some of the most acclaimed creative awards have suffered a decline in prestige among the public in the digital age. Read more...
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This post was updated September 7 at 3:49 p.m. Xavier Paul explores risk while plunging into oceanic imagery with his song, “Captain Nemo.” The alumnus graduated in spring 2025 with a degree in music performance and is actively working toward releasing his upcoming album “Lacquer.” His artist name, Xay Lavie, is both a play on his first name, as well as a variation of the French expression, “c’est la vie,” he said. Read more...
Photo: Posing for a photo are Jacob Lee (left), Xavier Paul (center) and Bryan Vazquez (right). The music performance alumnus recently released a new song titled “Captain Nemo.” (Courtesy of Xavier Paul and August Suchecki)
