Taylor Swift claimed she could shake off almost anything. But “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana” reveals how public image has plagued a pop star who grew up wanting everyone to think she was a good girl. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 30, 10:53 pm
Movie review: ‘Gretel & Hansel’ under-delivers, giving only breadcrumbs of classic horror tropes
Oz Perkins’ sinister twist on “Hansel and Gretel” leaves a lackluster impression on adult horror enthusiasts. While Perkins’ rendition of the fable – cheekily titled “Gretel & Hansel” – aptly suits its intended PG-13 audience, more nuanced horror fans will find it difficult to fully immerse themselves in the sporadic plot. Read more...
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January 30, 10:45 pm
Recent Rewinds: ‘The Hunger Games’ returns, giving readers revealing look at President Snow
This post was updated Feb. 21 at 10:04 a.m. A new Hunger Games novel is coming. And may the odds be ever in its favor. Five years after the release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” author Suzanne Collins is returning to the franchise that launched her into fame with a prequel titled “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” set to be released May 19. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 30, 10:33 pm
UCLA Hillel’s winter exhibition displays art that tells powerful stories
Mark Strickland’s artwork looks global conflict directly in the eye. Instead of shying away from pain and suffering, the alumnus said he utilizes his emotional responses to such events to inspire his artwork. Read more...
Photo: Mark Strickland is among the artists whose work is featured in UCLA Hillel’s winter exhibition. He said his portion of the exhibit explores the human condition through the connections between heaven and hell as well as between fear and desire to show the good and bad sides of humanity. (Courtesy of Ivan Mejia)
Arts, Film & TV
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January 29, 11:45 pm
Producer’s resourcefulness brings UCLA student films to life
For new producers working on multiple passion projects, a combination of location and connections can make or break your career, said ZhiQi Yeo. Yeo, who is currently a producer for three graduate student films at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, said she came upon this position through her friends at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: ZhiQi Yeo is currently a producer for three graduate student films at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, focusing on her time management. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 29, 11:39 pm
UCLA student brings her makeup services to wherever her clients are
Whether in a home or dormitory, Leilani Fu’Qua takes her makeup service to the clients themselves. In eighth grade, one of Fu’Qua’s peers mocked her light eyebrow appearance, said the first-year political science and communication student. Read more...
Photo: First-year communication and political science student Leilani Fu’Qua runs her own makeup business, creating different looks for her clients for occasions ranging from games to proms. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)
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January 29, 9:00 pm
‘Party of Five’ season 1 review – episode 5: ‘Rafa’
Warning: spoilers ahead. Inheriting parenthood overnight finally gets the best of Emilio this week. The fifth episode of “Party of Five,” titled “Rafa,” revolves around the youngest Acosta, who suffers from lead poisoning in the wake of chewing the paint off an old crib, honing in on the resulting toil the family is burdened with. Read more...
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