Friday, April 24

Podcast focuses on creative sustainable solutions to environmental issues

The “Planet Innovation” podcast introduces listeners to wine made without grapes and plastic made from algae. The podcast is spearheaded by creator Magali Delmas, a UCLA professor and director of the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance, as well as a team of students who hope to relay innovative, green solutions to businesses and consumers. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student Shota Kenmochi and rising third-year environmental science student Alicia Kwan (left to right) helped create the “Planet Innovation” podcast, which discusses creative business solutions to environmental issues. The first two episodes of the podcast air Tuesday on iTunes, SoundCloud and the podcast’s website. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)


Q&A: Professor discusses involvement in philosophical aspects of ‘The Good Place’

Sharp-eyed fans of “The Good Place” might notice the name of UCLA philosophy professor Pamela Hieronymi listed as “further reading” on a whiteboard in the episode “The Trolley Problem.” It’s not just a coincidence or a reference to her academic work – Hieronymi consulted on the show. Read more...

Photo: UCLA professor Pamela Hieronymi worked with Michael Schur, creator of NBC’s “The Good Place,” to integrate philosophy into his show. Her name is listed under “further reading” in “The Trolley Problem” episode. (Photo courtesy of Gerard Vong)


TV Review: Season two of ‘American Vandal’ doesn’t stink, commentary accurately depicts teens

“American Vandal” combines poop jokes with hard-hitting social commentary in an evolution of the phallic joke legacy that is consistent throughout season one. The second season of the Netflix original series follows amateur detectives Peter (Tyler Alvarez) and Sam (Griffin Gluck) as they leave the mostly wrapped up mystery of Hanover High and travel to St. Read more...

Photo: (Photo courtesy of Scott Patrick Green/Netflix)


CEC announces Charli XCX and Buddy as Bruin Bash 2018 performers

Charli XCX and Buddy join the list of Bruin Bash performers alongside CupcakKe. The Campus Events Commission posted to Instagram and Facebook announcing the two new additions to the concert lineup today. Read more...

Photo: Charli XCX, currently on a stadium tour with Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift, will headline Bruin Bash this year. The Campus Events Commission also announced that Buddy and CupcakKe will take the stage Sept. 24. (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Former UCLA Extension student talks writing a rom-com with a twist for Netflix

Classic John Hughes films are marked by nostalgic high school romance. “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” enters the genre with a technological twist. The film, released on Netflix on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA Extension student Lindsey Beer, who wrote the screenplay for “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” said she wanted to give the classic romantic comedy form a twist. (Courtesy of Netflix)


Q&A: Noah Centineo discusses his favorite movies and chemistry with co-stars

Noah Centineo first captured the internet’s collective heart as Peter Kavinsky in “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Now starring as Jamey, a popular yet sensitive jock in “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” Centineo spoke to the Daily Bruin about his new film, adolescent relationships and the appeal of the soulful jock. Read more...

Photo: Now starring as Jamey opposite Shannon Purser in “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” actor Noah Centineo first made waves as Peter Kavinsky in “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” (Courtesy of Netflix)


Alumnus-directed PSA series ‘Just Sayin’!’ aims to fight fire with comedy

Comedian Nina Tarr discusses Islamophobia while sitting inside a blanket fort and holding a flashlight below her face for a spooky effect. She shares her feelings in a video as part of “Just Sayin’!,” an online series of weekly humorous PSAs featuring comedians, among other public figures. Read more...

Photo: Comedian Nina Tarr created two PSA videos of “Just Sayin’,” an online comedy series created by alumnus Brent Bishop meant to urge discussion on various social matters. (Courtesy of Chloe Weaver)