This spring, as flowers bloom, so will the silver screen – with fresh films ready to pop.
As the days warm and air turns crisp, there’s no better time to dive into new cinema.

This post was updated April 10 at 7:28 p.m.
Bruin Bowl Malatang fails in its first impression, and it struggles to leave a lasting one.
Offering build-your-own hot pot bowls in a dubiously decorated space, Bruin Bowl Malatang quietly opened in Westwood in March.

This post was updated April 7 at 2:40 p.m.
The UCLA Film and Television Archive is unearthing a forgotten piece of David Lynch’s filmography.
As his critically acclaimed series “Twin Peaks” ended in 1991, the filmmaker created the short-lived series “On the Air.” As a tribute to Lynch following his death in January, the 1992 series will be presented in its entirety Friday during the “David Lynch Tribute: On the Air Marathon” event at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater.

This post was updated March 12 at 8:23 p.m.
From the artists to the organizers, “Here’s to Her Voice” is a celebration of women in the music industry.

This post was updated at 9 p.m.
Stars, spots, flowers and bows adorn the fingertips of Georgia Lim – and her clients.
For the past two years, Lim has crafted nail art for those both in and outside the UCLA community, booking her appointments and posting her handiwork through the Instagram account @gglnailz.

This post was updated March 30 at 9:19 p.m.
America is taking a gamble with its new favorite hobby.
Three sports betting ads played at the Super Bowl, representing on America’s biggest stage an industry that was predicted to collect around $35 billion in (legal) bets last year.

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 7:24 p.m.
Lisy Christl faithfully brought Vatican vestiges to the silver screen.
Edward Berger’s political thriller “Conclave,” which captures clashing ideologies and personalities amid the voting process for the next Catholic pope, is nominated for eight Academy Awards at Sunday’s ceremony, including Best Picture.

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 7:46 p.m.
Magic is never far from UCLA’s campus.
Over the past few years, a group of magicians has populated Bruin Walk and campus events, eager to present mind-bending illusions or sleight-of-hand to the UCLA community.

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This one hurts.
“Love Hurts” leapt into theaters Friday, begging stunt specialist Jonathan Eusebio to stick the landing with a couple Oscars sweethearts leading his directorial debut.

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 12:34 a.m.
With much-needed rainstorms coming to Los Angeles, there is no better place to take shelter from the precipitation than in an art gallery.