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October 2, 8:51 pm

Movie review: ‘The Birth of a Nation’

Nate Parker attempts to rewrite the past, comment on the present and influence the future with his new film “The Birth of a Nation.” Few projects have been as ambitious, and Parker certainly outdid himself with riveting monologues, sickening images and haunting symbols — some subtle and others so blatant they flirt with the fourth wall. Read more...

Photo: Historical drama film “The Birth of a Nation” follows the life of slave Nat Turner (Nate Parker) as he grows up on a southern plantation in the 1800s. (Courtesy of Sundance Film Festival)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 29, 11:32 pm

UCLA alum Kevin Doherty puppeteers Olaf in live ‘Frozen’ production

Nine UCLA alumni joined the cast of “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” performing as Elsa, Olaf, Hans, Kristoff or the ensemble. The live adaptation of the 2013 Disney animated film “Frozen” currently plays three times a day at Disney California Adventure after opening in May. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Kevin Patrick Doherty performs as Disney’s “Frozen” character Olaf by manipulating a puppet and matching its facial expressions. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 29, 11:29 pm

Dancer challenges sexuality stereotypes through unique choreography

Bernard Brown said he couldn’t hug another man growing up in South Los Angeles – doing so elicited scowls of disapproval. The graduate student wants to challenge the stereotype of gay men as inferior by questioning the gender roles he believes are generally assigned to sexual acts, such as the male being dominant, Brown said. Read more...

Photo: MFA student Bernard Brown choreographed “Active/Passive,” which features dances based on wrestling moves. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Music

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September 29, 2:16 pm

Concert review: Foals at the Hollywood Palladium

Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis brings high notes and skillful guitar riffs that transform every Foals concert into an electric experience. Tuesday night at the Hollywood Palladium was no exception for the British indie rock band. Read more...

Photo: On the simple stage of the Foals concert, ballads contrasted with rock hits from 2013. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)

Arts, Film & TV

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September 29, 1:43 am

Alumnus’ sound work sets tone of Emmy-nominated HBO film “All the Way”

Forty-three UCLA staff members and alumni were involved in projects nominated for the 2016 Emmy awards in 16 different categories. Over the course of four weeks, the A&E staff will feature some of these UCLA affiliated nominees and their projects. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Larry Kemp drew on his own memories of the 1960s while mixing the dialogue of “All The Way,” nominated for an Emmy Award. He added authentic sounds to newscasts and funeral scenes. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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September 29, 1:42 am

Second Take: New format brings true scares to ‘American Horror Story’ sixth season

“American Horror Story” returned for its sixth season Sept. 14, this time with a pig-headed monster and pilgrims instead of the worm rapist and vampire children of “Hotel.” The season, titled “Roanoke,” references a American colony in the late 1600s that mysteriously disappeared without any explanation. Read more...

Photo: Season six of “American Horror Story” mixes up its format by incorporating dramatic interviews while still delivering the classic scares from past seasons. (FX)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 29, 1:39 am

Professor’s “A Mexican Trilogy” shows cultural pressures on immigrants

When Jose Luis Valenzuela was debating whether or not to join the Chicano theater movement of the 1960s, a professor asked if he wanted to make history or let it pass by him. Read more...

Photo: Professor Jose Luis Valenzuela directed a play about Mexican-American immigrants to challenge the idea that immigrants in America are criminals. The third part of the play suggests how traditions can be lost after moving to the U.S. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


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