Diversity in film and television came into the spotlight in 2016 with #OscarsSoWhite. A USC study in 2016 found only about a quarter of speaking characters belonged to nonwhite racial groups. In “Reel Representation,” columnist Olivia Mazzucato discusses different issues of race and representation in media as they relate to new movies and TV shows. […]
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‘S.L.A.Y.’ art gallery celebrates women in the workplace
The word “slay” colloquially means to succeed at something amazing, but for UCLA national honor society Mortar Board, it’s an acronym for empowerment. “S.L.A.Y. – Strong Ladies Aiding You” is a multisensory gallery hosted by Mortar Board, running until Sunday in Kerckhoff Art Gallery. The exhibit features pictures and descriptions of influential female figures from […]
Reel Representation: Amma Asante’s films adeptly portray multiracial identity
Diversity in film and television came into the spotlight in 2016 with #OscarsSoWhite. A USC study in 2016 found only about a quarter of speaking characters belonged to non-white racial/ethnic groups. In “Reel Representation,” columnist Olivia Mazzucato discusses different issues of race and representation in media as they relate to new movies and TV shows. […]
Reel Representation: Asian-Americans gravely underrepresented in mainstream cinema
Diversity in film and television came into the spotlight in 2016 with #OscarsSoWhite. A USC study in 2016 found only about a quarter of speaking characters belonged to non-white racial/ethnic groups. In “Reel Representation,” columnist Olivia Mazzucato discusses different issues of race and representation in media as they relate to new movies and TV shows. […]
Q&A: Alumnus brings son’s childhood obsession with space to new film
When producer Richard Barton Lewis saw actor Asa Butterfield in “Hugo,” he knew that the young actor was perfect for the lead in his next project, “The Space Between Us.” Lewis met Butterfield over a Skype call, and the experience reminded him of the very movie he was making. The call kept cracking up and […]
Q&A: Art alumnus talks exhibition inspired by MTV’s ‘Scream’
All of Phil Davis’ ideas flew out the window when Night Gallery invited him to put on a solo exhibition. It wasn’t until he came across the Instagram account for MTV’s TV show “Scream” that he had a clear idea for an art show – a high school murder mystery. He then used this story […]
Boulevard Bites: Inconsistent quality eclipses original flavors of Cake and Art
Finding a delicious restaurant in Los Angeles can be difficult amongst the city’s thousands of dining options. To help readers narrow down their search, the Daily Bruin will review restaurants located along main street boulevards near UCLA each week. Angelina Jolie, complete with razor-sharp cheekbones and “Maleficent” horns, lounges next to a painstakingly intricate Iron […]