Alejandro González Iñárritu has a lot on his mind. Iñárritu’s newest film, “Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths,” marks his return to the director’s helm, nearly seven years after the 2015 film “The Revenant.” In “Bardo,” maestro journalist and documentary filmmaker Silverio Gama (Daniel Giménez Cacho) returns to Mexico, his homeland. Shortly after he arrives, personal, creative...
The film’s intricately woven saudade paints a picture of what could have been, ensuing in the emergence of a magical first feature.
A father and his daughter; a vacation in Turkey; a miniDV; a flicker of light; a wave cresting; and a peaceful yet fleeting night. These are the lone pieces of information that Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells projects to...
Through their comedic and sensual musical numbers, the cast managed to transport the crowd to the Berlin Kit Kat Klub.
The UCR theater, film and digital production department selected the sensual, yet politically charged production of the musical “Cabaret” to be a part of their fall season, thrilling the audience by giving the production its own twist. “Cabaret” depicts a...
'Lopez vs. Lopez’ marks the return of a comedy juggernaut and his next of kin.
George Lopez returns to his sitcom roots on NBC’s new Friday Comedy Hour. However, George isn’t the only Lopez at the forefront of this new sitcom. Lopez teams up with his daughter Mayan Lopez to bring their strenuous relationship to the small screen. George and...
UCR Drag Club hosted its second annual drag show with artistic performers and a beaming audience to prepare for the Halloween spirit.
The Haunted Drag Show enlivened the HUB on Oct. 28, filled with expressive and risqué performances by UCR students. Hosts Olga Marie Davis, UCR Drag Club’s president, and Maksil Lorenzo, recent UCR alumni, made sure to keep the...
The newest season turns into a new chapter in the monarchy during a time filled with tumultuous marriages and public discord.
“The Crown” is a dramatized retelling of real-life events in the British monarchy. However, since the first season, the show has received praise and criticism. The criticism stems from the public’s discontent with historical inaccuracies. Season five faces more...
Themes of grief and loss complement the commentary on the destabilization of African and Mesoamerican lands by imperialist countries in a film full of setbacks.
The Marvel Studios logo is usually greeted with applause as images of previous projects rapidly cycle through before the start of every movie. That is not the case for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The film...
The film’s ambitious mix of dark satirical comedy and social commentary culminates in a wondrous piece of art spearheaded by great performances.
Swedish director Ruben Östlund’s first foray into English language film, “Triangle of Sadness,” widely released on Oct. 7, 2022, took the Cannes Film Festival by storm, earning an eight-minute standing ovation and winning the illustrious Palme d’Or. A...
The fourth season kicks off with the upbeat crew facing off against the grim visions of a bloodthirsty cult.
Ever since its series premiere in 2018, the central characters of “Titans” have successfully faced off against all sorts of foes hailing from different corners of the DC universe. Whether it’s Trigon, Deathstroke, Scarecrow or even Jason Todd, Dick Grayson (Brenton...
Once again, Ms. Taylor Alison Swift has released another groundbreaking album that calls back to her earlier pop albums such as 2014’s "1989" and 2017’s “Reputation." Although the album was teased by Swift in late August, she decided to change her approach when releasing new projects. Instead of the typical single being released to the public to give audiences...