'Compliance' challenges human submission to authority

Brilliantly insightful to human psychology and emotionally captivating, “Compliance,” the most controversial movie to premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, will leave many pondering the intricacies of the human psyche that can at times seem uncontrollable, unsympathetic and perverted.

Author Pico Iyer to discuss the effects of today’s connectivity on society at the Fowler Museum

For many, relationships with phones and laptops can sometimes become excessive and overwhelming. Most feel the bombarding pressure of emails, texts and tweets all piling up and spamming the latest smartphones and laptops.

UCLA Film & Television Archive honors accomplishments of Iranian filmmakers

While filmmaking in Hollywood frequently pushes the boundaries and is celebrated for its provocation, the same cannot be said for filmmakers in Iran, where the writing, acting and craftsmanship ““ rather than a high budget or celebrity ““ are crucial to the film industry.