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Film & Television

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

‘Vengeance’ promises excavation of American mythos, delivers untidy, provocative attempt

Photo of BJ Novak in "Vengeance"
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Novak’s script alternates between coloring inside the lines of character clichés (to successful comedic effect) and complicating character types when convenient within the film’s narrative.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

2020 Oscars’ failure to nominate female directors is unsurprising reflection of industry bias

But after a year packed with critically acclaimed, masterful films directed by women, watching the complete shutout stung more than expected. 
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Black History Month 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019

More than just representation: A look at recent incendiary Black media projects

The world is blooming with powerful Black-centered works of art.
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Fashion

Friday, September 21, 2018

Daily Cal Arts & Entertainment picks for Emmys 2018 best-dressed

Female prisoners become belles of the ball, handmaids get to let down their hair and dragon queens get to show us just how fiery they truly are. Without further ado, here are The Daily Californian’s top six best-dressed women at the Emmys.
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Film & Television

Sunday, September 16, 2018

The Daily Californian Arts guide to what will, should and could win the 70th annual Emmy Awards

We are presently in a golden age of television. It would be nearly impossible for one person to sort through all of the television at our fingertips and decide what is or isn’t the best. This is where the Emmy Awards come in.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

When stars collide — exploring the phenomenon of celebrity cameos in music videos

If the recent string of celebrity cameo music videos have left you hungry for more, here are some suggestions to satisfy your craving.
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Culture Shot

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Nice for What

This is everything important about Drake’s ‘Nice for What’ music video

With “Nice for What,” Drake’s song isn’t about him being a sensitive, feminist, nice guy. It’s more about the women who have supported this rise to success.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

The Daily Californian Arts Awards: Television of 2017

Whether on our laptops or in our living rooms, television has always been a space of escape, in which our ideologies are reflected back to us.
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Film & Television

Thursday, October 13, 2016

‘Insecure’ triumphs, proves Issa Rae is a force to be reckoned with

If you’re awkward and you know it, clap your hands! Sticking to her “Awkward Black Girl” YouTube series roots, Issa Rae delivers plenty of awkwardness, passive aggression and humor in her acclaimed, scripted half-hour HBO comedy “Insecure.” Centering on the insecurities of an educated woman trying to find herself in
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