Arts
Sept. 3, 2026 12:21 p.m.
Julie Dash poses in front of a light-colored wall. The UCLA alumnus received an Emmy Award nomination in outstanding directing for a variety special for “Wanda Sykes: Legacy” in July. (Courtesy of Julie Dash)
For Julie Dash, Hollywood has never been a static place. Her place within it hasn’t been, either.
This July, Dash – a UCLA alumnus – received an Emmy Award nomination in outstanding directing for a variety special for “Wanda Sykes: Legacy.” The nomination marks another chapter in a career that began decades earlier with the director’s 1991 film “Daughters of the Dust.” That film’s visuals and themes influenced Beyoncé’s 2016 visual album “Lemonade,” which drew from Dash’s depictions of Black womanhood and the African diaspora.
By Presley Liu
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Sept. 2, 2026 3:05 p.m.The small screen will see a slate of new shows this fall.
Curl up on the couch and prepare to spend hours browsing through options, as the season promises everything from reimagined classic novels to contemplative superhero adventures.
By Sara Green, Cara Putterman, Lilly Leonhardt, and Audrey Nguyenhuu
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Aug. 22, 2026 9:01 p.m.Second Take: The MCU keeps Spider-Man’s name, suit and villains. But where’s Peter Parker?
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
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Aug. 22, 2026 10:44 a.m.Film Review: ‘Tony’ brings the unknown parts of Anthony Bourdain’s life onto the big screen
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
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Aug. 21, 2026 5:03 p.m.Film review: Coming-of-age comedy ‘Nimrods’ nails nostalgia in road trip to Green Day glory
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:39 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
1,618 miles. That’s how far three high school boys drove in a yellow taxi cab to chase their punk rock dreams.
By Michaela Lyons
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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
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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
Arts
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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