This post was updated Nov. 8 at 8:29 p.m.
Malena Williams’ eyes sparkled into a smile when she was asked about “The Exhibit,” a short film she wrote and directed in spring 2025.

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.

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.

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:12 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Like the song from which it derives its title, “Blue Moon” is a short but memorable tale.

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.

This post was updated Oct. 21 at 9:42 p.m.
Academics and alcohol: not just keys to the quintessential college experience, but also the sold-out specialty of Lectures on Tap.

This post was updated Oct. 16 at 7:40 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence and assault that some readers may find disturbing.