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March 5, 2026 12:39 p.m.
Wearing a hat and collared shirt, Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow glances over his shoulder.
John Patton Ford’s latest film, “How to Make a Killing,” was released Feb. 20 and follows Redfellow as he kills each of his estranged relatives to inherit the family’s fortune. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
In A24’s newest thriller comedy, Glen Powell does not just chase the American dream but hunts for it.
Powell’s charm as Becket Redfellow in “How to Make a Killing” captures the audience from the opening scene of the new John Patton Ford picture – released Feb.
By Gianluca Centola
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March 3, 2026 3:15 p.m.This post was updated March 3 at 10:05 p.m.
Cinema Libertá blends professional-level film training with a philosophy of access.
Peruvian filmmaker Cristian García Zelada has launched Cinema Libertá, a free film school in Peru focused on making film education more accessible in his home country.
By Abriella Nicolalde Schmidt
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Feb. 18, 2026 9:23 p.m.‘Numbskull Revolution’ marks punk filmmaker Jon Moritsugu’s return from pause
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. 10, 2026 1:43 p.m.Film review: ‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ sabotages suspense with excessive exposition
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:31 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“The Strangers: Chapter 3” arrives with the promise of finality but collapses under the weight of a franchise too eager to explain itself.
By Eric Sican
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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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