The Daily Californian’s Arts Awards: Film of 2021
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In “Spencer,” Kristen Stewart delivers undeniably the most talked about performance of the year, and it’s not difficult to see why.
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That’s a Wrap: October movie releases you might have missed
The fall’s deluge is only getting started, however, and film beat reporters Joy Diamond and Dominic Marziali have a few more for your consideration.
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‘Dune’ is sterile space opera of seismic proportions
For all its gargantuan dimensions and gravitas, why does this “Dune” feel so weightless?
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‘Raised by Wolves’ showrunner Aaron Guzikowski talks sci-fi influences, Ridley Scott’s involvement
Now, Aaron Guzikowski is the creator and showrunner of HBO Max’s gripping new drama series “Raised by Wolves.”
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Paul Dano speaks on his directorial debut, ‘Wildlife’
After almost two decades of working in front of the camera, Dano made the jump from actor to co-writer and director in his latest film, “Wildlife.”
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On Speculation: UC Berkeley Film and English professors discuss the politics and potential of science fiction
In a widely-ranging discussion of sci-fi texts of the past and present, UC Berkeley lecturer Emily Carpenter and professor Namwali Serpell articulate representations of race and gender, discuss the ways that sci-fi reflects contemporary politics and offer interpretations of popular films.
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2018 Snubby Awards: Top films that weren’t nominated for Oscars
Even though the Academy Awards are distinguishable for nominating boundary-pushing films, the fact remains that some films and artists were simply snubbed.
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‘Blade Runner 2049’ is visually enthralling, cerebral dystopian sequel
“Blade Runner 2049” gradually crescendos from dark, quiet dystopian drama to an epic sci-fi phenomenon, and it provides a captivating experience for audiences along the way.
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Tunesday: Songs that testify to the beauty of film scores
(“Photograph” by Arcade Fire is not available on Spotify) I’m not the biggest music person. I don’t really care for the most recent hot album. I have my set of indie rock songs from my early high school days and my momentary stages of EDM heavy listening, but the only
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Another Batman movie wishlist: A rebuttal from someone who doesn’t care about comics, just wants a great film
As a diehard fan of Christopher Nolan and his now legendary trilogy, I do have to offer a rebuttal for my vision of the next Batman film.
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