Chapman community reflects on Chadwick Boseman’s legacy
On the night of Aug. 28, Instagram users were presented with a post on Boseman’s account announcing the actor’s unexpected death.
Review | ‘Umbrella Academy’: the end of the world continued
The second season of “Umbrella Academy” offers a fantastic sequel to an amazing debut.
Review | ‘An American Pickle’ ignites life into absurdist comedies
I haven't seen a film with such a unique premise in a long time. It gave me a sense of hope for the film industry; we still have plenty of zany and interesting stories to tell.
Review | Juice WRLD finds immortality in new album ‘Legends Never Die’
Juice WRLD’s first posthumous album showcases not only his musical talents, but also his personal growth before his death.
Review | "Be Kind, Rewind" made me nostalgic for my first year at Chapman
Things to do since we’re all stuck at home
Alum Daniel Emmet reflects on genre-defying career
Emmet, who graduated from Chapman in 2015 with a degree in vocal performance, went on to perform at Caesars Palace, the Staples Center and Angels Stadium. Most recently, he returned to his alma mater March 6 to perform as a guest vocalist with The Chapman Orchestra. Before the concert, he sat down with The Panther to reflect on his journey.
‘Deadness in your eyes’: surviving on set challenges students
Being a student at Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is virtually a full-time job; most students spend so much time trying to tackle the relentless workloads of their respective programs that they might as well be chained to Marion Knott Studios.
“YHLQMDLG” is the perfect reflection of Bad Bunny
During an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Bad Bunny revealed the cover for his album. The album cover gave off major “Stranger Things” vibes with a kid on a bike, a third eye and a flying car in the back, but the album is far from a 1980s music theme.
Opinion | President Donald Trump’s “Parasite” comments fuel racism
“The winner is a movie from South Korea. What the hell was that all about?”
‘A sigh of relief’: following the Weinstein trial
Film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been accused of crimes ranging from sexual misconduct to rape by over 90 women. His trial, one of the most anticipated in recent legal history, is coming down to the testimonies of six women.
Sonic movie leads to speedy demise of Technicolor
A digital mascot for the ages, Sonic the Hedgehog came into fruition in 1991 as the star of his own video game made by SEGA to combat Nintendo’s widespread success with the Mario franchise. Translated from game consoles to graphic novels to TV, the speedy blue hedgehog adored across the country has been depicted as his same furry, cartoon self. Until this last year.
‘Provoking conversation’: a sit down with Justin Simien
The Cross-Cultural Center is hosting a screening of Chapman film production alumni Justin Simien’s film “Dear White People” Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Black History Month series of events to spotlight black artists.
‘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.