Reggie Peralta

Reggie Peralta is a man of many interests. A native of Santa Ana, he graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science and also holds a certificate in Radio and Television/Video Production from Fullerton College. His film and book criticism has appeared in such outlets as The Grindhouse Cinema Database and LibroMobile, and he has done live readings of his fiction and poetry for Makara Center for the Arts and Writers & Readers of Fullerton College. In addition to serving as a contributor and Staff Content Editor for the Frida, he also works as Blog Editor for several online publications.

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July 10, 2023
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Celine Song’s Romantic Drama Past Lives Opens This Friday

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Writer/director Celine Song makes her mightily accomplished feature debut with Past Lives.

Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.

Filmed in 35mm, Past Lives is a poignant and deeply sensitive calling card for one of 2023’s most promising directorial talents.

Past Lives screens starting Friday, July 14th.
Friday, July 14 – 5:30pm
Saturday, July 15 – 7:30pm
Sunday, July 16 – 3pm
Monday, July 17 – 12:30pm, 3pm
Tuesday, July 18 – 12:30pm, 3pm
Wednesday, July 19 – 12:30pm, 3pm
Thursday, July 20 – 12:30pm
Friday, July 21 – 12:30pm
Saturday, July 22 – 12:30pm
Sunday, July 23 – 1:30pm
Monday, July 24 – 5:15pm
Tuesday, July 25 – 5:15pm
Wednesday, July 26 – 5:15pm
Thursday, July 27 – 6pm
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