Sarah Gilman is pictured on stage during the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival. Showing 11 films, the festival took place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater and was hosted by singer Em Beihold. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)
Under the bright stage lights, high school filmmakers used creativity and advocacy to highlight topics often left in the dark.
Taking place at the UCLA James Bridges Theater on April 26, the sixth annual Open Mind Film Festival brought together high school filmmakers from across the United States to show films focused on themes of mental health and wellness.
This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m.
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story.
This post was updated April 28 at 9:42 p.m.
Television’s current stars took to the stage to give audiences a glimpse into this year’s hits.
From April 4-12, the Paley Center for Media’s annual PaleyFest LA brought the casts and creatives from eight of this year’s hit series to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
This spring, the small screen is ready to blossom once again.
As the season shifts into full swing, a wave of fresh and returning series is set to take over weekly watchlists.
This post was updated April 19 at 8:56 p.m.
This spring, as the season comes into bloom, so does the big screen – bursting with a fresh slate of films ready to make their mark.
This post was updated April 9 at 9:05 p.m.
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of gun violence that some readers may find disturbing.
Warning: spoilers ahead.
This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m.
If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.”
Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B.
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