Arts
Aug. 22, 2026 9:01 p.m.
(Nick Mouchawar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
For Peter Parker, it was a brand new day. For many longtime fans of the character, though, it was just another Monday.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton delivered the elite action he featured in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” while showcasing the interconnected New York of Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, as well as the message that no one should struggle alone, in the latest movie in the Spider-Man franchise.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Arts
Aug. 22, 2026 10:44 a.m.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
Arts
Aug. 19, 2026 1:59 p.m.Keke Palmer, UCLA TFT’s 2026-27 Artist-in-Residence, will put community center stage
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:28 p.m.
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
Arts
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
Arts
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. 14, 2026 7:14 p.m.LFTA brings Latino culture, community into the spotlight through film, theater
The Latine Film and Theater Association is uplifting Latino voices on stage and onscreen.
LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions throughout the school year, said theater co-chair Sammy Andrade-Mayen.
By Vishnu Potharaju
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Aug. 14, 2026 10:47 a.m.More than a movie: The Bruin Theater’s reopening sparks community in Westwood
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:22 p.m.
The walk to the theater. The glow of the marquee. The hum of a crowd. These were all part of a moviegoing ritual for generations of UCLA students until two years ago.
By Presley Liu
Arts
Aug. 7, 2026 4:38 p.m.Directors Village theater draws crowds for ‘The Odyssey’ ahead of 2027 reopening
This post was updated Aug 9 at 1:16 p.m.
Two hours before the movie even began, hundreds of excited moviegoers were lined up to see “The Odyssey” at the newly renovated Fox Westwood Village Theater.
By Gianluca Centola
Arts
Aug. 5, 2026 7:32 p.m.Winner Takes All: Choosing the best from the web of Spider-Man movies
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002.
Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans.
By Sara Green, Kiara Mack, and Parsa Arshi
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