Thanos’ destructive snap might have only taken a second, but creating his hands took much longer. Alumnus Kelly Port, along with a team of other visual effects specialists at Digital Domain, brought Thanos to life in “Avengers: Infinity War,” leading to an Academy Award nomination for best achievement in visual effects. As the Digital Effects […]
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Second Take: Ariana Grande’s new music video walks fine line between self-love and queerbaiting
No thank u, next video. Ariana Grande recently released a troublesome new music video for “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” featuring the singer observing a supposed love interest with his girlfriend. Complete with a slicked-back high ponytail and almost matching makeup, the opposing actress could easily be mistaken for Grande if you squint […]
Q&A: Alumna Carol Burnett reflects on her Golden Globe win for her work in TV
For 11 years, Carol Burnett shared the stage with two guest stars, 12 dancers and a 28-piece live orchestra. On Sunday, she took the stage alone to accept the first annual Carol Burnett Award at the 76th annual Golden Globes. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honored the UCLA alumna with the inaugural award, the first […]
Second Take: ‘Aquaman’ is a somewhat stale superhero story with unparalleled box office success
“Aquaman” should have floundered. Yet it seemingly has swum to success. The film, released Dec. 21, has since become the DC Extended Universe’s most prosperous action flick, bringing in over $940 million worldwide. The last DC film to garner such success was the 2016 release “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which grossed a total […]
TFT production of Shakespeare play comments on society’s attitude toward women
Morality and law are questioned against the backdrop of Viennese brothels in William Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure.” UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television will put on a production of the play opening Thursday at the Little Theater in Mcgowan Hall. The Shakespeare play was first performed in 1604 and follows the merciless Lord Angelo, […]
Movie review: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ succeeds as a triumphant celebration of Freddie Mercury’s life
Make no mistake: “Bohemian Rhapsody” is not about Queen. The other three band members may be present in the film, but Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) is the clear star. Opening with Mercury preparing for Queen’s iconic performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert – a charity event that raised money for those affected by famine […]
New play explores, humanizes experiences of wealthy, poor people
“Desert Rats” places a group of often underrepresented people on the stage. The play, staged at the Los Angeles Theatre Center through Nov. 18, follows brothers Frank and Jesse as they kidnap Amber, the daughter of a wealthy man, in an attempt to escape their economically precarious situation. However, Jesse and Amber begin to bond […]