FILM

Alex Coco — from Trojan to trailblazer
The 2016 SCA alum is nominated for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.

‘Paddington in Peru’ is a sentimental romp
The third film sees the bear on a perilous journey back home.

Romance is in the air and on Hulu
Jefferson Hernandez Segovia

‘Baraye’ student dance film protests Iranian regime
The anticipated student-produced short film is set to premiere next month.

‘Companion’ is a startlingly philosophical, comical take on AI
Remember to be kind to ChatGPT as you discover just how human artificial intelligence can be.

Christopher Storer tackles anxiety in ‘The Bear’
The creator of the show spoke to students about the third season Monday night.

Alums go for Oscars gold, including Best Picture
Three former USC students have been nominated for the 97th Academy Awards.

‘The Brutalist’ is an engrossing tale of American dissonance
A24’s ambitious awards season frontrunner is big, beautiful and thematically uneven.

‘Interior Chinatown’ author Charles Yu discusses TV adaptation
The National Book Award-winning author addressed students Monday night.

Awards-qualified short films showcase heart, soul
Six diverse short films by independent filmmakers highlight good storytelling.

‘Coach’s Office’ captures nuances of student-athletes
Student artists created a short film that represents the struggles of humanity.

‘The Gutter’ needs a little more polish
The bowling-based comedy film is fun, but it has glaring flaws.