Audiences should go see “A Wrinkle in Time” with an open mind and a lot of patience. The adaptation of the classic sci-fi book is at times frustrating, simply because its narrative is so unconventional. Read more...
Photo: (Walt Disney Studios)
Arts, Film & TV
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March 8, 8:20 pm
Researchers study underrepresentation in film, TV
This year’s Hollywood Diversity Report confirms the film industry has continued to fall short in its representation of the United States’ population. Data shows the film industry disproportionately underrepresented women and people of color throughout both film and television, despite evidence that diversity sells. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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March 5, 9:16 am
Reel Representation: Fantasy films often don’t include people of color within their worlds
Fantasy films are vehicles to gorgeous, vibrant magical worlds. But those worlds aren’t all that beautiful when they’re built to exclude you. Growing up, I fell in love with “The Lord of the Rings.” But as a young biracial girl, I knew that I didn’t belong in Middle-earth’s mystical provinces and kingdoms – there was no one onscreen that looked like me. Read more...
Photo: (Juliette Le Saint/Illustrations director)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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February 26, 11:44 am
Reel Representation: #OscarsSoWhite campaign must include all underrepresented racial groups
This post was updated Feb. 27 at 4:32 p.m. It’s awards season, which means it’s also the season of naive think pieces questioning whether the era of #OscarsSoWhite has passed. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)
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February 19, 5:59 pm
Reel Representation: ‘Annihilation’ features actresses of color, but struggles with whitewashing
My heart dropped when I saw the words “whitewashing” and “controversy” appear in a headline about the upcoming film “Annihilation.” I’ve been excited for the film ever since its trailer dropped in December. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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February 14, 12:51 am
Screenwriter uses emotional films to spread message about marriage equality
Dustin Lance Black promised LGBTQ children that they would soon have full, equal federal rights on the stage of the 2009 Academy Awards. After receiving the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his film, “Milk,” the UCLA alumnus stepped away from film to work as an activist, bringing cases of marriage equality to federal courts. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus and Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black recently won the Writers Guild of America’s Valentine Davies Award, an honor he was presented with Feb. 11 for his work as an LGBTQ rights activist. Black said he will continue to produce works that raise awareness for social justice issues. (ABC/Phil Bray)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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February 12, 1:42 am
Reel Representation: People of color’s experiences enhance ‘Black Panther’s’ storytelling
I’ve watched the “Black Panther” teaser trailer close to 30 times. When the trailer was released last summer, everything about it captivated me – from the fast-paced editing which is in time with the music to the vibrant production design that lit up the screen. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)