Mark Columbus saw a piece of himself reflected in the troubled expression of Charlie Foster, the protagonist of his latest short film, “Guests.” The film, based on Robert Boswell’s short story of the same name, centers on Charlie’s struggle to mature quickly when his father is diagnosed with cancer. To Columbus, whose father had a […]
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UCLA alum turns thesis project into award-winning film ‘Pink Zone’
After a literal kiss of death infiltrates the pristine world of the “Pink Zone,” a group of girls must work to survive amid the dystopian reality of the outside world. Already a nominee and winner of multiple accolades, including film feature and direction for the IndieFEST film awards and a selection for the 2014 Dances […]
Q&A: UCLA alum, Emmy-winning director Louis J. Horvitz reflects on career
With seven Primetime Emmy Awards, Louis J. Horvitz is a true master of ceremonies. His work directing the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors has been recognized almost continuously since his first nomination in 1995. He credits his success to his discipline to always perform the work that comes to him […]
Predictions for major categories of 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
The Primetime Emmy Awards often honor the same actors, actresses and programs, to the point where this awards show has become a complete snoozefest. However, with a new airtime, “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers as host and a crop of notable shows nominated, this could be an interesting year after all. Here are my […]
Alum Mitchell Cannold nominated for Emmy for work on ‘Cosmos’ follow-up
After his first trip with his parents to the Hayden Planetarium in New York, 5-year-old Mitchell Cannold was captivated. The magic of space and science that caught his attention that day fueled the UCLA alumnus’ excitement through his coverage of the Apollo flights during his first job at NBC News. His passion later carried him […]
UCLA alum Andrew Orloff, visual effects team earn Emmy nomination
Seeing the first “Star Wars“ film in 1977 was a life-changing experience for UCLA alumnus Andrew Orloff, one that set him on his path toward his career in visual effects. Now, Orloff uses computers to build his own spaceships as an Emmy Award-nominated digital effects supervisor and a co-founder of Zoic Studios. Although the special […]
Movie Review: ‘The Giver’
While dystopian films have always been fashionable, they have widely grown in popularity since the success of movies such as “The Hunger Games” and “The Matrix.” At this point, “The Giver” is old news, centering on a theme that has been developed previously on-screen. “The Giver,” based on Lois Lowry’s 1993 novel, features the creation […]