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TV preview: Fall features premieres of highly-anticipated new and returning series
This post was updated Oct. 7 at 6:09 p.m. The summer sun is quickly fading, but autumn’s upcoming releases are burning up television screens. From crowd-favorite romance thrillers and football dramas returning for more fiery seasons to a brand-new Marvel hero series stirring up fan excitement, viewers can expect to be bingeing at least one show in this fall’s TV lineup. Keep reading for the Daily Bruin’s top small screen picks this fall. (Courtesy of John P.
Music preview: Artists' recent singles suggest fall albums will showcase growth, maturity - Daily Bruin
Fall releases are dropping like leaves. With records evoking nostalgia and maturing careers, artists are setting a cozy tone for the autumn season. Whether it’s a return to an earlier era or a push for a new sound, Bruins can keep warm with upcoming albums as the quarter cools off. Keep reading for the Daily Bruin’s lineup of golden records.
Film review: 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' brings unique plot to the big screen - Daily Bruin
Marvel’s latest legend has arrived, and his name is Shang-Chi. Released Friday in select theaters, including Westwood’s Regency theater, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” centers around lazy hotel valet, Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), as he is forced to return home to fight the demons of his past, including his father and leader of the powerful Ten Rings organization, Xu Wenwu (Tony Chiu-Wai Leung).
Movie Review: 'Black Widow' a compelling story of female empowerment unique in Marvel catalog - Daily Bruin
It’s about time Natasha Romanoff got her own film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The latest Marvel movie, “Black Widow,” released Friday in select theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access. With intense action sequences and skillfully executed special effects, a theater viewing of this film is well worth it for those who are comfortable doing so.
TV preview: Summer shows to beat the heat with fresh storylines, new releases
In the season of fun in the sun, viewers have a long list of binge-worthy upcoming TV releases to indulge in. In the past year of quarantine solitude, viewers turned to spending hours watching the latest series. Now as restrictions lift, audiences still have a flood of new options for their next TV sprees – whether they are watching alone for a self-care night or inviting friends over for a long-overdue watch party.
Film preview: Summer films bring an abundance of bright visuals, action scenes to life
As students bask in the summer sun, upcoming releases offer plenty of bright films to enjoy with family and friends. Whether viewers continue to watch from the comfort of their own homes or venture out into reopening theaters, this summer’s films promise to deliver a wide range of entertainment. From colorful sports animations to adventurous superhero flicks, the season’s highly anticipated movies are filled to the brim with vivid visuals and thrilling action scenes.
2020 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report shows upward trend of diversity in cinema
While 2020 was an unusual year for Hollywood, it was also a year of increasing diversity in film. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry’sfilm distribution model was completely upended, asmany scheduled theatrical releases moved to streaming platformsinstead.
Screenwriting alumna explores complexities of race with levity in upcoming film
Cat Wilkins tackles racism with comedy in her screenplay and soon-to-be film “Two-Faced.” Wilkins’ screenplay – written in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television graduate screenwriting program last year – was picked up by BRON Studios and is set to be Taraji P. Henson’s feature directorial debut. The story centers around a Black high school senior, Joy, who discovers her beloved principal’s racist past and works to take him down with the help of her friends.
Sisters spark joy with family-inspired online candle business
Odalys and Yarely Cuevas arehand-pouring fragrance oils and familialmeaninginto each CANDE candle. Odalys Cuevas, a fourth-year biology student,and her youngersister YarelyCuevas, a second-year pre-nursing student at UCSD, created the Instagram-based candle company@candecandles in July. With scents ranging from eucalyptus to vanilla,Odalys said they hope to make candles with meanings their customers can relate to.
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