Friday, July 11

Graduate student’s short film about government conspiracy depicts moral sacrifice

A mass shooter and CIA operative begin to unravel a deep-rooted government conspiracy in an upcoming two-minute short film by Justin Garza. Filmed over a period of seven days in early November, the writer, producer and director Garza said his film, “Operation West,” will be energetic with an intriguing conclusion. Read more...

Photo: Justin Garza, a graduate student in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, said he filmed his project “Operation West” over a period of seven days and that it is a thriller fueled by powerful action shots. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


‘Lady and the Tramp’ remake’s original music captures essences of each character

Joseph Trapanese had to immerse audiences in the 1910s while also creating an original score for the live-action version of “Lady and the Tramp.” Known for his work in “The Greatest Showman,” “Straight Outta Compton” and the “Divergent“ trilogy, Trapanese said his most recent project challenged him to develop a refreshing overall musical language for a new generation of moviegoers while staying loyal to the emphasis on an era that is integral to this new interpretation. Read more...

Photo: (Shari Wei/ Daily Bruin)


Professor discusses his new book which explores modern internet use

Fifty years ago, the internet was born at UCLA. Today, it can be hard to imagine a world without it. Nevertheless, professor Ramesh Srinivasan said the increasing prevalence of the internet brings growing changes to society, specifically to the field of information studies. Read more...

Photo: Professor Ramesh Srinivasan’s new book, “Beyond the Valley: How Innovators around the World are Overcoming Inequality and Creating the Technologies of Tomorrow” addresses the internet’s influence on society and in the field of information studies. (Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan)


DiverseCity Tours takes students to cultural hubs around Los Angeles

Students can travel to locations ranging from Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Koreatown and Little Armenia for free. UCLA’s Cultural Affairs Commission provides free transportation to different cultural areas around Los Angeles under its DiverseCity Tours program. Read more...

Photo: DiverseCity Tours, run by UCLA’s Cultural Affairs Commission, provides free transportation to different areas around Los Angeles such as Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Koreatown and Little Armenia. The tours normally take place on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)



Los Angeles Unveiled: Alumna’s production company aims to focus on showing diverse characters, cultures

Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. Los Angeles is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who are breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Manaal Khan started her own production company Amyale, which translates to “those aspiring for infinity” from Arabic. Currently, Khan said she has many projects in development, including works from the Middle East, South Asia and the United States. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)


Theater review: ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ is not worth the pilgrimage, lacks in-depth insight

An attempt to create a Thanksgiving pageant without any Native American performers leads to chaos and commotion in “The Thanksgiving Play.” The 90-minute production features four adult nonindigenous characters attempting to construct a pageant in honor of both the holiday and Native American Heritage Month for an elementary school. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)