Cameron Scherer 12/16/24 Cameron Scherer 12/16/24

‘Y2K’: Kyle Mooney talks directing, the ‘90s, ringing in the millennium

The co-writer and director of the new film sat down with college publications to discuss his directorial debut

Jonas Rindegard 12/16/24 Jonas Rindegard 12/16/24

Retrospective: ‘Gravity Falls’ and a legacy of animation

Cult classic Disney program “Gravity Falls” made a surprise comeback this year, part of a larger revival movement

Jonas Rindegard 12/16/24 Jonas Rindegard 12/16/24

Review | ‘Red One’ is terribly bland festive fun

The new Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans holiday feature is far from great, but not bad enough to make the naughty list

Izzy Betz 11/29/24 Izzy Betz 11/29/24

Review | ‘Queer’ — A shot in the head and a knife to the heart

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts hosted an early screening of Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer,” starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. Afterward, Craig hung around for a Master Class Q&A with The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter Podcast.

Braylan Enscoe 11/29/24 Braylan Enscoe 11/29/24

Photo Essay | Fall faculty 2024

Every November, Musco Center for the Arts’ stage comes alive with a captivating show featuring diverse, impactful pieces choreographed by faculty members and performed by Chapman University dance majors.

Benjamin Price and Jonas Rindegard 11/21/24 Benjamin Price and Jonas Rindegard 11/21/24

‘Wicked’: A musical epic that defies gravity and expectations

Adapting the beloved Broadway musical, the first half of the ‘Wicked’ saga is a blast.

Cameron Scherer 11/21/24 Cameron Scherer 11/21/24

‘Max Dagan’ cast and crew take The Panther behind the scenes

The film highlights the importance of having compassion — and the complexities that come with trying to reach that headspace.

Nicole Kavros 11/11/24 Nicole Kavros 11/11/24

Chapman Dance Alliance takes center stage

Chapman Dance Alliance put on an array of performances by multiple dance groups on campus for this year’s fall show.

Izzy Betz 11/5/24 Izzy Betz 11/5/24

My Newport Beach Film Festival diary

Everything I did and saw with a press pass at this year's Newport Beach Film Festival.

Benjamin Price 11/4/24 Benjamin Price 11/4/24

Legacyquels: Passing trend or here to stay?

“Alien,” “Ghostbusters,” “Beetlejuice”: is going back the way forward?

Jonas Rindegard 10/31/24 Jonas Rindegard 10/31/24

Los Angeles Comic Con: a celebration of nerd culture

In the heart of Los Angeles, this annual 3-day convention is an ode to fandom and the eclectic people who cherish it.

Seraphina Oketch 10/28/24 Seraphina Oketch 10/28/24

Review | ‘Piece by Piece’ – The documentary for everyone

For just an hour and a half, the new “Piece by Piece” Lego documentary allows audiences to step into Pharrell Williams’ mind and become him.

Cameron Scherer and Benjamin Price 10/18/24 Cameron Scherer and Benjamin Price 10/18/24

‘Trigger Happy’ creatives discuss filmmaking, SoCal premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival

The director and cinematographer of the feature, which will screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Oct. 18 and 24, shared insights about its creation with The Panther.

Izzy Betz 10/18/24 Izzy Betz 10/18/24

Opinion | An almost comprehensive list of Chapman majors as Role Model lyrics

UPB continues its great record of amazing fall concert guests with tattooed popstar Role Model.

Izzy Betz 10/15/24 Izzy Betz 10/15/24

Who has better movie opinions: Dodge College or main campus?

In a completely subjective battle, The Panther asked Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and main campus majors about their favorite and least favorite movies.