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Frame by frame, Christian Lee is refocusing the narrative.
From studying finance at UC Irvine to pursuing photography at UCLA, the third-year art student is making strides in his career from behind the camera.

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Brick by brick, “The Brutalist” cemented its place in cinematic history.
The post-war epic starring two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody as architectural visionary László Tóth claimed three Academy Awards at Sunday’s 97th annual Oscars ceremony.

From capes to coffins, costume designer Linda Muir is resurrecting Count Orlok’s wardrobe for the silver screen.
Renowned for her collaborations with director Robert Eggers on “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” Muir has earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design for her work on “Nosferatu.” The black-and-white 1922 horror classic has transformed into a vibrant dark fantasy, adding color to a colorless world with a reimagined wardrobe.

“Frankly, I’m puzzled at you wanting to do a story about a 40-year-old, brief spat of screenwriting sales – a sort of temporary uptick or phenomenon – which had a bunch of nerds sitting around in a building.”
I sat on a call with Shane Black, the creator of “Lethal Weapon” – and one of the best-paid screenwriters in Hollywood.

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It’s only human nature to have a “Companion.”
Drew Hancock’s psychological thriller and first feature film “Companion” will slash into theaters Jan.

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This winter, cinema’s blazing lineup promises a fiery start to the new year.
With dreary overcasts and cooling temperatures, this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every film buff to enjoy.

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Piece by piece, Deborah Nadoolman Landis is curating culture through cloth.
From designing the costumes for iconic films such as “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers” to earning an Academy Award nomination for her work on “Coming to America,” Landis has tailored her niche for the art of costuming while pursuing a professional career in academia.

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With punk rock, Japanese candy and underground filmmakers, Giant Robot changed the world one zine at a time.

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As the weather cools, Los Angeles’ theater productions are heating up the stage with electrifying vitality.
This fall, revered casts and contemporary adaptations will hit theaters across LA.

Bernardo Britto is chasing life’s most ambitious questions through film.
The acclaimed writer and director released his second feature film, “Omni Loop,” on Friday. Featuring award-winning actresses Mary-Louise Parker as Zoya Lowe and Ayo Edebiri as Paula, the sci-fi drama finds the characters attempting to navigate time travel in the hopes of returning to the people they always wanted to be.