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May 2, 3:46 pm

Film review: Unexpected romance wins hearts in ‘The Idea of You’

This post was updated May 7 at 9:00 p.m. Despite its cheesy dubiousness, “The Idea of You” formulates a satisfying romance. The film adaptation of Robinne Lee’s contemporary romance novel of the same name had fan fiction enthusiasts swooning Thursday with a story of inevitable love between a 40-year-old divorced mother (Anne Hathaway) and a 24-year-old boy band superstar (Nicholas Galitzine). Read more...

Photo: Nicholas Galitzine (left) and Anne Hathaway (right) star as pop singer Hayes Campbell and divorcee Solène Marchand in “The Idea of You.” Based on the hit novel of the same name, the romantic comedy premiered on Prime Video this Thursday. (Courtesy of Alisha Wetherill/Prime)

Arts, Film & TV

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April 30, 12:58 pm

Q&A: Inside alumnus Terry Hu’s journey from STEM to Hollywood as a queer Asian American

This post was updated April 30 at 7:52 p.m. Alumnus Terry Hu is paving the way for Asian and nonbinary actors in the film industry. The former neuroscience student turned actor will be appearing in Hulu’s upcoming comedy film “Prom Dates,” which is premiering May 3. Read more...

Photo: Terry Hu sits for their portrait. The actor graduated from UCLA with a neuroscience degree before pursuing their career in the arts. (Courtesy of Jordan Geiger)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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April 29, 8:36 pm

Restaurant review: The Poke Co. & Wings provides diverse, accessible option for Bruins

This post was updated May 12 at 8:13 p.m. The Poke Co. & Wings is proving that opposites do attract. Located in the same vicinity as Trader Joe’s and Ministry of Coffee, the restaurant opened April 5. Read more...

Photo: The beige exterior of The Poke Co. & Wings is pictured. The new restaurant in Westwood opened earlier this month. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)

Arts, Music

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April 28, 3:18 pm

‘Music in the Garden’ free public concert serenades UCLA botanical garden

This post was updated April 28 at 7:12 p.m. At “Music in the Garden,” it was a literal garden party. UCLA’s Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden hosted the free public concert at La Kretz Garden Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, which was attended by more than 100 community members and students. Read more...

Photo: Members of Old Growth play their instruments on the La Kretz Garden Pavilion. The band was part of the line-up for UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden’s drop-in music event, “Music in the Garden,” on Saturday. (Dylan Du/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Film & TV

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April 28, 12:37 pm

Student short film ‘Cedar Mountain’ is ‘Euphoria’ for summer camp counselors

This post was updated May 12 at 8:20 p.m. In the short film “Cedar Mountain,” it’s all about summer camp and self-expression. The film, which is being produced by a team of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television students, is a coming-of-age story that follows a group of college students who work as camp counselors for the summer. Read more...

Photo: The cast and crew of “Cedar Mountain” prepare to film a scene. Fourth-year theater student Isaiah Bowes, who co-wrote and co-directed the short film, said the project’s team took inspiration from the HBO series “Euphoria” when developing its visuals. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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April 26, 7:06 pm

Film review: Heady tennis romance ‘Challengers’ aces action-packed melodrama

This post was updated April 28 at 7:17 p.m. In this backhanded game of love and tennis, “Challengers” has an ace up its sleeve. Slicing into theaters Friday, director Luca Guadagnino’s riveting romantic melodrama circles a tightly coiled love triangle culminating in a tennis match showdown. Read more...

Photo: Mike Faist, Zendaya and Josh O’Connor (left to right) star as tennis players in a love triangle in the romantic drama “Challengers.” Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film released in theaters Friday. (Courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

Arts, Music

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April 25, 9:46 pm

Running on bike power, Coastalong 2024 brings music and sustainability to UCLA

At the Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival, helping the environment while listening to tunes is easier than riding a bicycle. Less than a week after Earth Day, the 11th annual Coastalong festival will be held Saturday from 12 to 5:30 p.m. Read more...

Photo: A line of participants sit on colorful stationary bikes in an image from last year’s Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival. The annual event will take place at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center on Saturday. (Courtesy of Fran Fox)


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