Lights, camera, action ““ most of us are well-versed with the basic terminology of film production, the intricacies of what goes on behind the scenes of filmmaking.
Category Archives: Film & TV
_REEL LIFE: ‘Paranormal Activity 2’ spooks and satisfies moviegoers, even those new to series_
As the final days of October approach, the season for tricks, treats and things that go bump in the night is upon us: It’s midterm season.
German Currents film festival lights up LA
It’s easy to get a taste of Mexican culture by simply walking down Olvera Street, and Italian culture is equally accessible, with UCLA’s very own Café 1919 serving everything from gelato to pizzas and paninis. But it’s a little more difficult to get a sampling of German culture, even in Los Angeles, one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country.
‘Savage County’ horror film, created by UCLA alum David Harris, debuts on MTV2
David Harris grew up frightened by the supposed authenticity of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” In fact, until college, the Texas native writer, director and 2008 alumnus of the School of Theater, Film and Television, had no idea that the film, presented as a true story, was a complete work of fiction.
_’Life As We Know It’ has already been done before_
I want to like Katherine Heigl.
But I don’t ““ the lack of range in her characters over the last three years seems to point toward an inability to play someone interesting, and the type of character she plays automatically puts her in the background ““ and yet something inside me wants to feel like I can relate to her.
Movie Review: “RED”
While Bruce Willis has never exactly been known for his high-class acting skills, he is back to kicking butt as usual in his role as former CIA agent Frank Moses in Robert Schwentke’s film “Red,” adapted from DC Comics.
_REEL LIFE: Was former CNN anchor Rich Sanchez’s firing provoked?_
This is a story about a man.