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October 15, 12:28 am

Taiwanese director to receive award from the UCLA School of TFT

In the 9th century Tang dynasty, a woman is abducted as a child and trained to be a merciless killer. When she fails one of her assignments, she is ordered to return to her town of birth to murder the governor, who is also her cousin and former lover. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will present Taiwanese director Hou Hsaio-Hsien (above) an award at the James Bridges Theater today. The event will also feature a screening of Hou’s newest film “The Assassin” and a Q&A with the director, translated by UCLA Asian languages and cultures professor Robert Chi. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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October 14, 7:41 am

A Wee Adventure: On the Holy Island of Lindisfarne

When traveling to a foreign country for the first time, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are seemingly endless. This quarter, A&E columnist Maryrose Kulick stepped off American soil to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Read more...

Photo: Located off the shore of England’s Northumberland, the Lindisfarne Castle was originally a military fort in the 16th century until it was abandoned and turned into a family vacation home. (Maryrose Kulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Film & TV

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October 14, 7:35 am

UCLA professor emeritus enters 50th year of teaching film

Howard Suber leans on a desk, the last scenes of “Apocalypse Now” flickering in his oval glasses. The film professor has seen the movie countless times over the years, and while the crashing symbols and dual slaughter scenes overwhelm most viewers, Suber’s eye is fixed as ever on a minute detail: the hero relinquishing his status by dropping his machete. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Professor Emeritus Howard Suber has been teaching film and television at UCLA for 50 years. He helped establish and chair the Critical Studies Program and the Film & Television Archive. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Film & TV

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October 14, 7:28 am

Movie Review: ‘Steve Jobs’

When Steve Jobs passed away in late 2011, the reaction to his illustrious and world-changing career was, to put it lightly, divisive. The world seems to acknowledge how Jobs helped advance computing technology to where it is today, but recognizes that perhaps he didn’t use the most honorable corporate methods as co-founder of Apple Inc. Read more...

Photo: (Universal Studios)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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October 13, 12:53 am

To View or Not to View: ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Last Kingdom’

In the war zone that is the fall TV season, it’s important to pick out the gems hidden in the media mesh. Each week, A&E columnist Sebastian Torrelio will profile one new show and one returning show that share a connection, detailing how they may make those after-school hours more meaningful. Read more...

Photo: “The Last Kingdom” immerses viewers into its world through clear storytelling and eventful climaxes, allowing many fans to crossover from “Game of Thrones” to it with ease. (Courtesy of Alexander Dreymon)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 13, 12:52 am

New Westwood yoga studio provides relaxation, fitness for students

Yogi Bridget Bruggeman slipped into the tree pose, imagining roots were growing from the bottom of her feet and into the ground. A second-year international development studies and Spanish student, Bruggeman said the grounding exercise helps center her, whether she is teaching a yoga class or taking one. Read more...

Photo: Second-year international development studies and Spanish student Bridget Bruggeman said she became hooked on yoga during high school but did not start teaching until college. She said coaching helped her become a more loving and compassionate person. (Bailey Greene/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Campus, Film & TV

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October 12, 8:52 pm

HBO goes free for students living in UCLA housing

The magical kingdom of Westeros and corrupt boardwalks of Atlantic City are now more accessible for UCLA students. The UCLA Student Technology Center announced Friday in an email that students living in UCLA housing will now have access to their own HBO GO and MAX GO accounts, without additional charge. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Housing residents now have access to their own HBO GO and MAX GO accounts through Campus Televideo, without additional charge to their plan. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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