FILM
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‘IF’ is a heartwarming journey to nowhere
John Krasinski’s latest live-action animated film suffers under its own imagination.
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is sweet, epic
Apes battle as audiences grapple with history, supremacy and legacy in 20th Century Studios’ newest sci-fi offering.
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Ring in summer with this year’s blockbusters
As finals approach, here are the best movies to celebrate once they’re all over.
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‘Soliloquy’ thrills as casting call commentary
The Trojan Filmmakers Club’s film, the result of student work, debuts soon.
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‘Unbearable Hotness’ brings work and fun together in harmony
The short yet entertaining student play manages to be hilarious and charismatic.
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Turner Classic Movies celebrates 30 years with annual film festival
TCM engaged fans with iconic films over four days of screenings in Hollywood.
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First Look Awards celebrate robust cinematic arts program at USC
SCA displayed students’ diverse cinematic talents and artistic styles Thursday.
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Indie film returns with Los Angeles Festival of Movies
The festival takes a personal, multimedia approach to new independent cinema.
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Five Kristen Stewart films to celebrate the star’s birthday
Impress your “Love Lies Bleeding” date with your new KStew knowledge.
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Film festival celebrates student artistry
Cinema and media studies students gathered at the Norris Cinema Theatre.
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‘Monkey Man’ offers great action but poor writing
Dev Patel’s feature-length screenwriting and directorial debut disappoints, failing to tie loose ends.
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Start summer after finals with these films
Transport to another time by watching these ’80s and ’90s films after exams.