As a teenager, Randall Park went to record stores to buy CDs. Now, he raps about punching Keanu Reeves in “Always Be My Maybe.” Starring as Marcus Kim in Netflix’s recent romantic comedy, the alumnus paired up with fellow alumni Ali Wong and Michael Golamco to bring the film to life. Read more...
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June 8, 2:21 am
Latino representation in film remains limited, despite history of inclusion
Introduction In February, Alfonso Cuarón was awarded an Academy Award for best achievement in directing for his film “Roma,” which follows the life of a middle class family’s maid in Mexico City. Read more...
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June 5, 10:50 pm
Second Take: Boycotting is film industry’s right move to protest Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ bill
Georgia has housed many of film and television’s iconic on-screen battles. It’s where the Avengers fought Thanos, Rick Grimes faced off against the walking dead and Eleven and friends defeated the Demogorgon. Read more...
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June 2, 11:11 pm
UCLA architecture professor uses 3D printing in forward-thinking fashion designs
This post was updated on June 3 at 6:20 p.m. Julia Koerner said she sees the human body as a smaller version of a building – fashion sheaths the body much like a facade covers a work of architecture. Read more...
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May 30, 11:02 pm
Movie review: Cultural authenticity in ‘Always Be My Maybe’ spices up rom-com genre
For once, Keanu Reeves is unlikable. The actor briefly appears in “Always Be My Maybe,” the latest Netflix original film set to hit the streaming service and select theaters Friday. Read more...
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May 28, 10:26 pm
Alumnus discusses playing a doctor on ‘New Amsterdam,’ what sets it apart
Jocko Sims has about 10 minutes to learn how to perform a medical procedure when he arrives at work. The alumnus portrays Dr. Floyd Reynolds, a hospital’s head of cardiac surgery, on NBC’s series “New Amsterdam.” Sims said when he reaches the set, he receives a 10-minute crash course lesson on the procedure he is performing as well as proper medical terminology. Read more...
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May 28, 10:15 pm
Student film blends comedy and horror to make light of irrational fears
A rustling sound outside a tent can’t mean anything good in a horror movie, but this takes a twist in “Camp Willowcreek.” Two girls encounter this situation in third-year film and television student Nora McCoy’s short film, which follows their discovery of a strange forest creature while camping. Read more...