Arts
Jan. 11, 2026 3:57 p.m.
Carlos Roa is pictured wearing a red jacket. Balancing their work as a graduate student and their independent artistic endeavors, Roa was the projection designer for “I Am an American,” a play featured at the REDCAT film festival in downtown Los Angeles. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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
Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.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
Arts
Nov. 23, 2025 5:33 p.m.Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ enchants with elevated magic, emotion as spellbinding sequel
Warning: mild spoilers ahead.
One year after shattering records and glass ceilings, “Wicked: For Good” flies even higher than its predecessor.
Director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel landed in theaters Nov.
By Victoria Munck
Arts
Nov. 11, 2025 4:56 p.m.Movie review: ‘Die My Love’ flatlines from formulaic framing, wounds itself with shallow story
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 8:49 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of self-harm and descriptions of mental health challenges that may be disturbing to some readers.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Nov. 4, 2025 3:14 p.m.Movie-concert ‘Right in the Eye’ harmonizes music, Georges Méliès’ films
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 10:47 p.m.
“Right in the Eye” continues a legacy of innovation.
From the mind of pianist and composer Jean-François Alcoléa, “Right in the Eye” is a movie-concert that brings a new experience of the work of film pioneer Georges Méliès.
By Ana Camila Burquez
Arts
Oct. 28, 2025 6:47 p.m.Movie review: ‘Bugonia’ shocks audiences with gory twists, compelling characters, commentary
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:37 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Oct. 22, 2025 1:37 p.m.Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu leads UCLA TFT with blend of empathy, innovation
This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:09 p.m.
Four months into her new position, Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu is leading her school to be “socially responsible” and “aesthetically innovative.”
A distinguished scholar and award-winning filmmaker who previously worked for four years as dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, Shimizu began her current role in Westwood on July 1.
By Eleanor Meyers
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