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Friday, April 5, 2019

Read, Watched, Podcapped: ‘Overdue’ discusses time travel, while ‘The Bechdel Cast’ delves into underwater world of Princess Ariel

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“Overdue” tackles what is arguably Kurt Vonnegut’s most popular novel, while “The Bechdel Cast” dives into the world of a well-known Disney fairy tale.
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Culture Shot

Thursday, February 21, 2019
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Don’t give ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ an Oscar in wake of Bryan Singer allegations

While it’s significant to note the survivors stepping forward, the slow rollout of the news surrounding Singer’s allegations — and the near silence from the cast and producers of “Bohemian Rhapsody” regarding Singer — have, again, done little to inhibit the success and celebration of the film.
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College Life

Monday, November 19, 2018

Quiz: Which famous UC Berkeley alum are you bound to become?

Have you ever wondered which famous UC Berkeley alum you are bound to become? Well, we at the Clog are here to tell you the answer!
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Film & Television

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Academy Award winner Allie Light talks grief, aging in filmmaking process

Allie Light is no stranger to the world of filmmaking, having spent more than 25 years in the proverbial director’s chair over a filmography of 12 projects. But when she began production on her most recent project, she faced a cinematic challenge entirely different than any she had ever encountered behind the camera.
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Theater

Thursday, June 28, 2018

‘Hattie McDaniel … What I Need You to Know!’ makes hearts clench in admiration

It is crucial to honor those such as McDaniel who strove for equality in earlier generations, and the musical play “Hattie McDaniel…What I Need You to Know!” does this effectively.
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Theater

Monday, June 4, 2018

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ might be too dazzling for its own good at Theatre Rhinoceros

“Priscilla” has always been a show beloved for the ways in which it empowers its queer characters and overturns traditional perspectives on masculinity.
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Film & Television

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

2018 San Francisco International Film Festival offers profound variety of films

It’s only fitting that this city would host the longest-running film festival in the Americas, the San Francisco International Film Festival.
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Charter Day 2018, Culture Shot

Friday, March 23, 2018
John Searle

Proceed with caution: Re-evaluating ‘Berkeley in the Sixties’ amid John Searle’s sexual assault accusations

The documentary as a whole should not be discredited. However, viewers should remember to proceed with caution when viewing.
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Culture Shot

Sunday, March 18, 2018
Picks

Picks of the Week: Films, forums and fun Easter egg hunts

This week, catch a film about the brain. Amid the escapism of film, take time to learn more about the Berkeley community.
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Film & Television

Saturday, March 17, 2018

‘Tomb Raider’ revamps Lara Croft as feminist action icon

A prime example of female empowerment, Alicia Vikander’s Lara Croft is unrestrained by conventions that have bound the character since her creation.
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