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Arts Awards, Film & Television

Thursday, December 2, 2021

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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Culture Shot

Friday, October 29, 2021
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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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Film & Television

Thursday, October 28, 2021
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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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Film & Television

Thursday, October 8, 2020
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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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Film & Television

Thursday, October 18, 2018

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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Back and Forth

Sunday, March 4, 2018
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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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Culture Shot

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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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Film & Television

Thursday, October 5, 2017

‘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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Culture Shot

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

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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Culture Shot

Monday, April 17, 2017

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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