‘Miss Americana’: more of a montage than a documentary
The Panther’s Choice Awards: What should’ve been nominated
Sexual predators and Film: Inside ‘ The Assistant’ screening
Film students reflect on lack of female directorial nominees
Review | Sex Education season two tackles hard hitting story lines
It seemed as though we were all glued to our screens for the entire month of January 2019, watching with great intent as 15 year old Otis Milburn fumbled his way through high school as a sex therapist. The notion of this awkward virgin giving advice to peers older and more experienced than himself was as enduring as it was clumsy, and so many of us flocked to the Netflix original to follow the stories of Otis and the complex characters that were his friends and fellow students.
Review | Netflix’s “Marriage Story” reflects on relationships and divorce
The title of the film itself focuses on the union of two people, rather than their separation. Baumbach allows the scenes to move forward at a leisurely and natural pace that cleverly replicates that of a stage play, giving us the ability to feel how these moments play out in real time.
Review | Camp Flog Gnaw was the best spent $166 of my life
It was just weeks before the festival would take place that I decided to go, after coming across a cheap ticket on StubHub. I threw my belongings in a backpack and made my way to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Review | Melanie Martinez delivers theatrical performance before canceling rest of U.S. tour
Martinez posted an Instagram story Nov. 10, a few hours before her House of Blues show in Anaheim, California, was scheduled to begin. She apologetically informed her fans of her sudden upper respiratory symptoms.
Emily Meade explains changing consent culture in media industry
The industry has a lot of sexualization, according to Meade, who has been sexualized since she began her career.
Review | 2020 Stagecoach lineup is the strongest it’s been in years
Despite the hype surrounding Coachella, there is a smaller yet significant crowd who opt to trade flower crowns for cowboy hats at the very same venue only a weekend after Coachella closes.
Students say anxiety surrounding “Joker” is warranted
Although there is excitement surrounding the drama-thriller film, concerns have been raised due to the portrayal of a protagonist whose backstory mirrors that of mass shooters.
Review | Dominic Fike concert brings intimate experience to The Observatory
“A great performer and even greater artist, Fike’s concert was all worth skipping my Wednesday night class – sorry about that.”
Alumnus Ben Bigler (‘16) dances on tour with Cher
In a room of 100 other dancers, Chapman dance alumnus Ben Bigler auditioned for a dream job: dancing alongside Cher during her “Here We Go Again” tour.
“Dear White People” renewed for fourth and final season
Film production alumnus and 2005 graduate Justin Simien created Netflix show “Dear White People” which was recently renewed for its fourth and final season.
Review | “It: Chapter Two” presents increasingly homicidal Pennywise
“If you love films that make you scream and jump, I would recommend seeing “It: Chapter Two.” However, I can’t promise that you won’t hate the mere sight of clowns afterwards.”
Review | Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” brings advocacy to foreground
Melanie Martinez was first introduced to the spotlight on “The Voice” in 2015. She’s since released two albums and is scheduled to begin her second tour on Oct. 13.
Alumna lands role in Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
Chapman alumna Rachel Redleaf landed the role of singer and actress Cass Elliot in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Review | ‘New uncharted era’: “Lover” leaves Swift fans wanting more
On Aug. 23, Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album, “Lover,” which was long overdue following her highly publicized and emotionally charged previous album, “Reputation.”
Review | Kanye’s ‘Sunday Service’ creates more authentic festival experience
Review | Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ brings HBCU culture to the public
Beyonce, you’ve done it again. And you didn’t even have to try that hard. All you did was take your 2018 Coachella performance and redesign it into something fresh.