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Aug. 22, 2026 10:44 a.m.
Dominic Sessa, who plays Anthony Bourdain, stares into the camera with his arms crossed. “Tony,” directed by Matt Johnson, a biopic on the late James Beard Award-winning chef’s early years hit theaters Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Tony” is as refreshing as a pot of ice-cold seawater to the face.
Director Matt Johnson, known for his mockumentary style, embraces a more deliberate visual language for his biopic on Anthony Bourdain’s early years.
By Parsa Arshi
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Aug. 21, 2026 5:03 p.m.Warning: Spoilers ahead.
1,618 miles. That’s how far three high school boys drove in a yellow taxi cab to chase their punk rock dreams.
Director Lee Kirk’s comedy film “Nimrods” hit theaters Aug.
By Michaela Lyons
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Aug. 19, 2026 2:34 p.m.UCLA alumnus Dina Dove serves ‘glitzy glam grunge’ with her music, videography
Most people use U-Haul trucks to move. A UCLA alumnus used one to film a music video, a testament to her do-it-yourself approach.
Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, said she was always keen to create music.
By Sara Green
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Aug. 19, 2026 1:59 p.m.Keke Palmer, UCLA TFT’s 2026-27 artist-in-residence, will put community center stage
Keke Palmer will bring her experience as an Emmy-winning actor, entrepreneur and digital media founder to UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television as its 2026-27 artist-in-residence.
By Presley Liu
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Aug. 17, 2026 3:14 p.m.Second Take: The future of theaters depends on giving audiences a reason to leave the couch
For theaters to fill their seats, directors need to give audiences a reason to leave the house.
Following the release of films like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” fans have been flocking to theaters.
By Julia Kinion
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Aug. 15, 2026 9:12 p.m.Film review: ‘Six’ live recording delivers dazzling vocals, misses the mark with new movie medium
This post was updated Aug. 16 at 2:16 a.m.
A new stage-to-film adaptation invites viewers to “Get Down” with the wives of Henry VIII, featuring stunning songwriting but subpar cinematography.
By Julia Kinion
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Aug. 15, 2026 9:10 p.m.Album review: Phoebe Bridgers returns to Earth on ‘Lost Weekend,’ finds herself after 2-year break
Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album.
The Pasadena-born singer released her long awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday. Following the 2020 release of her acclaimed solo sophomore album “Punisher” and her 2023 Grammy-winning record with alternative-indie supergroup boygenius, Phoebe Bridgers has shot to stardom, selling out venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Madison Square Garden with her signature storytelling.
By Kiara Mack
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Aug. 15, 2026 5:46 p.m.Aurum Cosmetics club welcomes all Bruins to the beauty industry
From products to business, members of Aurum Cosmetics know beauty is more than skin deep.
Founded in 2022, UCLA Aurum Cosmetics serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and casual beauty enthusiasts alike.
By Jessica Li
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Aug. 15, 2026 10:02 a.m.Moriah Contreras’ debut EP is a ‘diary entry’ shaped by friendship, Hannah Montana
Moriah Contreras is embracing the emotional journey toward adulthood.
The music industry alumnus graduated in June and will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year.
By Ana Camila Burquez
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