Lili bikes through empty streets in a large city. A huge pack of dogs follows her, eventually catching up to her like a river, building a tension that “White God” attempts to evoke through the rest of the film. Lili (Zsófia Psotta), a teenage girl, and her beloved pooch Hagen, are only staying with her […]
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UCLA Film and Television Archive screens Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s movies
Among the cognoscenti of the international film festival circuit, Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien is a household name. From his signature long takes to minute attention to detail, Hou’s techniques seem to have garnered him admirers and imitators across world cinema. Continuing its 50th anniversary celebration, the UCLA Film and Television Archive will showcase a retrospective […]
UCLA grad student wins record single-game earnings on ‘Jeopardy’
What is “The Godfather”? On one hand, it’s the 1972 best picture Oscar winner that Rodney Dangerfield credits for inspiring his most famous line. On the other hand, it’s what UCLA graduate student Michael Bilow said to rake in $57,198 and grab a No. 3 spot on the list of all-time “Jeopardy!” highest one-day totals.
Spring Film Preview 2015
With the exception of “American Sniper,” there haven’t been many critically acclaimed movies since January. However, these next two-and-a-half months look bright as the winter and spring movies transition into summer blockbusters. Here’s a look at what movies will be playing spring quarter. “Furious 7” Universal Pictures Friday When it was announced that the Fast […]
Q&A: Writers discuss new Comedy Central television series, rise in industry
“Big Time in Hollywood, FL” is a new Comedy Central television show detailing the struggles of two delusional 20-something filmmaker brothers as they try to get famous posting online videos against the humid backdrop of south Florida. Real celebrities get involved as the brothers participate in increasingly surreal and dangerous situations that often leave them […]
Spring 2015 TV preview
With spring comes tax season, spring cleaning and allergies, but thankfully, each spring also brings an influx of TV premieres encompassing new shows and old favorites. The 2015 spring lineup, ranging from history-making reality series to superhero revivals, seems to have a genre that will fit nearly every viewer’s taste. “New Girls on The Block” […]
Alum Howard Nourmand’s company Grand Jeté animates HBO documentary
Howard Nourmand first collaborated with Lena Dunham when designing the logo and opening title for HBO’s “Girls” and the brand identity of A Casual Romance Productions. The UCLA alumnus recently worked on another of Dunham’s projects to bring a popular children’s book character from the books’ pages to screens. Nourmand, who graduated in 2000, serves […]