This post was updated Jan. 17 at 10:04 p.m. Lillian Zhu’s shop is taking the UCLA campus by storm. Run by the second-year cognitive science student, Lightning Thrift sells second-hand clothing to its 18.7K followers for under-retail prices. Read more...
Photo: Dressed in black, Lillian Zhu smiles for a photo. The second-year cognitive science student runs the thrifting business Lightning Thrift. (Courtesy of Lillian Zhu)
This post was updated Jan. 30 at 9:11 p.m. Hua Chai refuses to adhere to a static definition. The graduate student in design media arts pushes the boundaries of games in their artwork through the UCLA Game Lab. Read more...
Photo: Humanoid gray, brown and magenta cats kneel in a digital tableau. Graduate student in design media arts Hua Chai’s exploration of the concept of catboys has touched on themes of virtuality, the queer erotics of play and the aesthetics of popular capital. (Courtesy of Hua Chai)
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:48 p.m. For a Hollywood bathed in privilege, it’s far too easy to romanticize the glamour of history. Recent years have brought about a wave of historical dramas depicting clashes between aristocratic convention and revolutionary upheaval, with Sir Ridley Scott’s 2023 biopic “Napoleon” and Netflix’s Emmy-nominated historical series “The Crown” serving as just two recent examples. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:56 p.m. The Television Academy’s limited recognition of speculative fiction is far from magical. With the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Monday, fans of the genre may be watching the ceremony in bittersweet spirits. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 17 at 9:58 p.m. From recording studios to securing gigs, Lily Zager and the Zager Band are exploring all that UCLA has to offer. Read more...
Photo: Sibling duo Jack and Lily Zager lounge on an outdoor staircase, joined by bandmates Liam McGrath, Nikhil Kumra, Julia Kai Fink and Peter Walsh. The band, which is comprised of UCLA students and alumni, will perform at the Whiskey a Go Go on Saturday. (Ella Greenberg-Winnick/Daily Bruin staff)
After a Hollywood shutdown and four month delay, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are underway in the heart of Los Angeles. Filled with groundbreaking performances and outstanding technical achievements, the year’s television season leaves the Television Academy with much to celebrate. Read more...
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Gary Baum is capturing more than just sitcom scenes – he is seizing Emmy nominations too. The alumnus and cinematographer received his 13th Emmy nomination this awards season, competing in the Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour) category for his work on “How I Met Your Father.” Baum, who graduated from UCLA in 1979, has had three Emmy wins thus far, with the most recent being last year for the “How I Met Your Father” pilot episode. Read more...
Photo: Gary Baum holds a camera on set. The alumnus recently earned his 13th Emmy nomination for his work as cinematographer on the Hulu sitcom “How I Met Your Father.” (Courtesy of Gary Baum)
