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Feb. 25, 2026 6:40 p.m.
Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff (left) and Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw (right) stand together in dark outfits with solemn looks on their faces. Director Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” adapts Emily Brontë’s classic novel though ultimately rebuilds it into something distinct. (Courtesy of the New York Times)
Editor’s note: This review contains descriptions of abuse and a miscarriage that some readers may find disturbing.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” does not adapt Emily Brontë’s classic novel, but dissects, discards and ultimately rebuilds it into something deeply human.
By Alexis Coffee
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Feb. 18, 2026 9:23 p.m.Punk cinema is alive in Los Angeles.
Filmmaker Jon Moritsugu, known to those around him as the godfather of punk cinema, screened “Numbskull Revolution” – his first feature in over a decade – for the UCLA Film & Television Archive at the Hammer Museum on Feb.
By Abby Shewmaker
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Feb. 5, 2026 11:24 p.m.Second take: NHL still has a long way to go on inclusivity amid success of ‘Heated Rivalry’
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:09 a.m.
“Heated Rivalry” and Taylor Swift have more in common than you might think.
The Crave original series, which aired on HBO Max in the United States, has become mainstream internet culture’s latest obsession.
By Felicia Keller
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Feb. 3, 2026 11:32 a.m.Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship
For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits.
Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater.
By Reid Sperisen
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Feb. 1, 2026 4:21 p.m.Second Take: Classic literature finds new life in film in an increasingly online age
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m.
Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you.
In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
By Julia Kinion
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Jan. 25, 2026 7:59 p.m.TV Preview: From gripping mysteries to feel-good favorites, this winter’s TV slate delivers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m.
Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day.
By Eleanor Meyers, Kai Echeverria, Ana Camila Burquez, and Reid Sperisen
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Jan. 21, 2026 2:52 p.m.Film Preview: Stay warm with this winter’s movie slate, from romance to thrillers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:20 p.m.
This winter, moviegoers can stay warm beneath the blanket of fresh films hitting the theaters.
Grab a hot drink and settle in for a treat, as this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every viewer to enjoy.
By Julia Kinion, Gwendolyn Lopez, Reid Sperisen, Victoria Munck, and Presley Liu
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Jan. 11, 2026 3:57 p.m.Carlos Roa explores identity, diversity through empowering visuals and set designs
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:32 p.m.
While audience members pondered the statement, “This country was built for me,” Carlos Roa created a visual framework to deepen their reflection.
By Daniela Fogliano
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Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.Second Take: Harsh critical response to ‘Wicked: For Good’ shows overexposure does not go unpunished
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m.
Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie.
After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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