Epic stories of religious and historical significance such as Cleopatra and the Ten Commandments stand the test of time, documented in novels and history books, and flew off the pages and onto the the big screen in the early 20th century under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille. DeMille is one of the many filmmakers […]
Author Archives: Samantha Mannis
UCLA alumni take over Arpa International Film Festival
Fourteen years ago, UCLA alumnus Alex Kalognomos first attended the Arpa International Film Festival as a patron. It was not until a few years later while waiting to enter a screening that Kalognomos was whisked away by a volunteer in need of help during the festival. Kalognomos has been actively involved as a volunteer and […]
Q&A: Faculty member’s film ‘Bitter Honey’ explores polygamy in Indonesia
With his experience as an anthropologist guiding him through the process, UCLA anthropology assistant adjunct professor Robert Lemelson set out to record seven years in the lives of three polygamous families in present-day Bali, Indonesia in his documentary, “Bitter Honey.” Lemelson said after the regime of the second president of Indonesia, Suharto – which lasted […]
Alum Mitchell Cannold nominated for Emmy for work on ‘Cosmos’ follow-up
After his first trip with his parents to the Hayden Planetarium in New York, 5-year-old Mitchell Cannold was captivated. The magic of space and science that caught his attention that day fueled the UCLA alumnus’ excitement through his coverage of the Apollo flights during his first job at NBC News. His passion later carried him […]
Q&A: ‘Hollywood Exiles in Europe’ unearths work by blacklisted filmmakers
The UCLA Film and Television Archive welcomes the once-banned voices of blacklisted American filmmakers to the Billy Wilder Theater in its current series, “Hollywood Exiles in Europe.” The series uncovers and showcases the rare works of these filmmakers during the Cold War era and attempts to inform the local community about the diverse American film […]
‘Small Talk’ wins best comedy at Shorttakes Student Film Festival
Determined to stake its claim over the perfect park bench that would become the film’s centerpiece, the student crew of “Small Talk” ventured out at the crack of dawn to begin a long but ultimately rewarding day of filming. Made with the UCLA chapter of the professional film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha, “Small Talk” was […]
Late-night comedy evolves with new generation of viewers
The big wigs behind the late-night empire have finally done it. They’ve pried Jay Leno from his cemented “The Tonight Show” throne with a crow bar, thrust Jimmy Fallon onto the stage in all his youthful glory and promoted Seth Meyers to the 12:35 a.m. “Late Night” spot to finish off the night. To top […]