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Author Archives: Celina Carroll
Film “˜Rangoon Cocoon’ reveals culture, everyday life from Burma’s largest city
Burmese Student Association at UCLA president Justin Lee understands that U.S. opinion on Burma is pretty limited.
Lessons from UCLA translate to Texas show
Tammy Nguyen never thought she’d find success as a producer when she moved out of Los Angeles and back to Texas.
Screen Scene: “No One Knows About Persian Cats”
“No One Knows About Persian Cats” is a flawed but fascinating film that gives an insider look into Iran’s underground world of clandestine musicians.
Romantic comedy movie “˜Breaking Upwards’ to show tonight at Melnitz Hall
When director Daryl Wein began having problems with his girlfriend, he didn’t turn to Ben & Jerry’s or a long night with Jose Cuervo.
Screen Scene: “The Art of the Steal”
“The Art of the Steal” is a documentary that tells the age-old story of a big, bad corporation preying on a poor, innocent victim. But in this case, the victim is not some impoverished old lady or ill-equipped small village. In this film, we shed a tear for Dr. Albert C. Barnes, who became a […]
Screen Scene: “Mother”
The opening scene of “Mother” shows the title character dancing in a blue-tinged field, in a simultaneously uncomfortable and beautiful moment that sets the pace for the rest of the film. Korean director Bong Joon-Ho carefully crafted this fast-paced thriller, and the effect is consistently surprising and mesmerizing. The film immediately engages us as it […]