With his experience as an anthropologist guiding him through the process, UCLA anthropology assistant adjunct professor Robert Lemelson set out to record seven years in the lives of three polygamous families in present-day Bali, Indonesia in his documentary, “Bitter Honey.” Lemelson said after the regime of the second president of Indonesia, Suharto – which lasted […]
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Across the Pond: Trip-hop innovator Massive Attack brings cultural flavors of Bristol
There’s something about the British Isles that consistently produces musical greatness; it is inherent to the country, its people and its culture. Popular culture has been defined by bands and artists from the UK; they have consistently created new genres and musical subcultures – from the Beatles’ psychedelic rock in the ’60s all the way […]
Movie Review: ‘Mudbloods’
A girl is tackled to the ground by a player twice her size. Broom in hand, she gets up, dives for a volleyball and sends it through a hoop, scoring 10 points while narrowly avoiding a wayward dodgeball. UCLA Theater, Film and Television alumnus Farzad Sangari will premiere his new documentary, “Mudbloods,” Friday night at […]
‘Design in One’ documentary explores lives of Vignelli designer couple
Massimo Vignelli had always wanted to affect millions of people through design. From the sleek curves of the Ford Motor Company label to the bold loops of the Bloomingdale’s logo, the designs of the late Vignelli and his partner, Lella Vignelli, have certainly made their mark unto the millions who constantly see these symbols in […]
Clark Library holds last open house before restoration
When the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library was built in 1924, it began what would eventually be an abounding testament of California’s history. On Wednesday, the Clark Library will hold its fourth annual open house as well as a quarterly lecture on the library’s first head librarian, Robert E. Cowan, an esteemed bookman and a […]
MindFul Music brings live performances to stressed Bruins
Rushing through the Center for Health Sciences with his head down and a sad look on his face, MindFul Music’s student target suddenly removes his earbuds, shocked at the sight of a jazz quartet performing right there in Café Med. Promoting wellness on campus through music inspired UCLA alumna Dalida Arakelian to launch MindFul Music, […]
TFT grad student turns everyday moment into film ‘California Dreaming’
To Sahirr Sethhi, an occurrence as mundane as an elderly couple purchasing a lottery ticket can be rife with wonder. A few years ago, the UCLA graduate student spotted just that and became fascinated with the couple’s hope to become rich at an older age.