Lianie Kazan said songs are not just about speaking the lyrics – they’re about living them. The visiting associate theater professor teaches students how to infuse songs with authentic emotion in her studio presentation class. Running Monday and Tuesday in Melnitz Hall, the class’s cabaret show will feature a series of solos, duets and group […]
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Q&A: Filmmaker Gaspar Noé discusses influences for experimental horror film ‘Climax’
According to Gaspar Noé, death is sometimes the best thing that can happen to a person. The Argentine-French filmmaker’s latest film, “Climax,” first premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and was released in the United States on March 1. Noé said his late mother altered his perception of death, affecting his portrayal of the […]
MFA candidates showcase artwork inspired by unique backgrounds and interests
Student artists featured a camera-shaped candle and body parts made of plywood for an exhibition in the New Wight Gallery. The UCLA department of art presented the first of four MFA art showcases March 7, exhibiting the works of graduate students Jantsankhorol Erdenebayar, Maccabee Shelley and Shevaun Wright. Graduate student artist Emily Nelms Perez was […]
Artist uses abstract shapes to visualize feelings of identity and empathy
Alumna Nasim Hantehzadeh draws whatever her heart desires. Hantehzadeh said she begins by setting pencil to paper and only creates a narrative for her work after she is finished, which can sometimes take weeks. Hantehzadeh, who earned her MFA in painting and drawing at UCLA, also creates sculptures and installations. Her work is currently featured […]
Student captures candid moments through creative videography for Shawn Mendes tour
Connor Brashier made arrangements to take one of his final exams while in Germany. The second-year psychology student will miss finals week because he is currently shooting videos for Shawn Mendes’ self-titled world tour, which kicked off March 7 in Amsterdam. His role involves editing and sharing clips with Mendes for the singer’s social media […]
Theater review: ‘Black Super Hero Magic Mama’ successfully uses comic book tropes to add humor
According to the average superhero origin story, tragedy leads to a path of great strength. But what happens when the hero chooses to grieve instead of fight? Amid the discourse surrounding police brutality against black males, playwright Inda Craig-Galván challenges the brave mother archetype in “Black Super Hero Magic Mama,” which will run at the […]
Second Take: Don’t place same weight of parents’ college scandal crimes on Olivia Jade
Olivia Jade isn’t actress Lori Loughlin’s only daughter – just her more famous one. Even after a quick skim through the news about the recent “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal, many may be unaware of Jade’s sister, Isabella Rose Giannulli. The alleged controversy involves a complex scheme in which William Singer, who founded a referral-based college […]