The stage is set to a perfectly still living room: a bookshelf lines the back wall, a television encased in the shelf flashes static, and a cozy couch sits facing the television. Soon after, the silhouette of a young woman walks in and takes a seat on the couch as the screen turns to images […]
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Day three of AFI Fest coverage shines spotlight on Bruce Dern
AFI Fest, the American Film Institute’s annual film festival, continues at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Student film ‘Wander’ wins two Campus MovieFest awards
Walking across the barren terrain of the San Bernardino Valley with nothing more than a cart of recyclables and a teddy bear is the lone profile of a young man.As the last shot of the film, letters spelling “Wander” file onto the screen. For the crew involved in the short drama “Wander,” the life of […]
Day two of AFI Fest coverage features international, avant-garde films
The American Film Institute Festival continues at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The Daily Bruin’s Sebastian Torrelio and Tony Huang attended until the festival’s close on Thursday, screening several of the biggest films being put up for audience award consideration and otherwise. On the second day of AFI Fest, Torrelio saw some interesting, more publicized […]
Day one of AFI fest coverage reveals dark settings, admirable acting
The American Film Institute Fest has begun at the Chinese theaters in Hollywood. The longest-running international Los Angeles film festival has brought cinema from around the world to the hub of Hollywood for over four decades since its origins as FILMEX in 1971. The festival is a renowned center for the American debut and screenings […]
Play based on stories of Skid Row reveals sense of community, hope
Scattered tents and cardboard boxes line the streets of Skid Row. The 50-block stretch in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles is known for being home to one of the largest homeless populations in the U.S. But when this surface image is peeled away, the stories shared by people living on Skid Row are a […]
Love|Hate: Is Blockbuster’s end an opening act or curtains for an era?
After battling avidly for the last couple of years but notably growing in desperation, Blockbuster LLC has finally announced its closure, ceasing their domestic retail chain by closing its approximately 300 remaining stores. Though Blockbuster will continue to support stores run by franchises and some digital services, the discontinuation of a chain that once practically had a […]