The family of a woman’s dead partner attempts to steal more than just her dog in “A Fantastic Woman.” Directed by Sebastián Lelio, “A Fantastic Woman” is a Chilean Spanish-language film that tells the story of a transgender woman named Marina (Daniela Vega) whose partner, Orlando (Francisco Reyes), dies of an aneurysm. Instead of being […]
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Playing the Villain: Human villains make for the most monstrous ones
A movie is only as good as its villain, and a good villain is much more than a monster with maniacal laughter or a sinister-looking entity surrounded by henchmen. From the anarchist Joker to the cunning and brutal Annie Wilkes, countless successful films have earned their iconic status thanks to their antagonists. Each week, columnist […]
Second Take: Jessica Chastain is a model for positive change in Hollywood
Solidarity is only meaningful if it’s backed up with action. Over the past few months, countless celebrities have stood in solidarity to bring awareness to a variety of issues within Hollywood, ranging from sexual harassment and assault to lack of representation and equal pay. Most recently, celebrities walked the Golden Globe Awards’ red carpet wearing […]
Students connect with others through the tradition of tango
Augustina Ortiz-Marquez dances tango, but it’s nothing like how it looks on “Dancing with the Stars.” The fourth-year Spanish and linguistics student, who has been dancing tango for three years and now dances with the Los Angeles Tango Academy, said gaudy depictions of tango in American society are often inaccurate and untrue to the dance’s […]
Video: Pragathi Guruprasad
Pragathi Guruprasad, a second-year political science student, shares her experience as a professional Indian playback singer and actress. Guruprasad has appeared in numerous Tamil movies after gaining popularity through the reality singing competition Super Singer Junior in 2012.
Gamer’s guidebook: Soundtrack integration into video games affects concentration, goals
Games have always been a huge part of the entertainment industry, but what makes them entertaining? Game makers expend significant effort making design decisions people often don’t think about when they’re playing each game. Each week, columnist Evan Charfauros will examine the pros and cons of different game mechanics as seen in the modern gaming […]
Artisanal shop’s offerings worlds away from typical vegan cheese
Vegan cheese gets a bad rap and, in many cases, deservedly so. Many vegans get their cheesy fix from Daiya brand vegan cheese, which is by no means the most pleasing option, with its oddly gelatinous mouthfeel and off-putting sour scent. And while it might be easier for vegans to cut out cheese altogether than […]