‘Challenger’ docuseries uses Chapman archives
Netflix docuseries “Challenger: The Final Flight,” investigating the 1986 failure-to-launch of NASA's Challenger space shuttle, used special archival collections at Chapman’s Leatherby Libraries.
Review | Black movies, TV shows and stand-up you need watch
The Panther staff has compiled all the best movies, television series and stand-up specials starring our favorite Black artists.
Kate Stephenson: a classical, modern, future indie star
Everyone is a product of their experiences. Every artist is a summation of their influences. Both these things are abundantly clear in Kate Stephenson, a Chapman sophomore film production major.
The Frida Cinema provides drive-in alternative
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, independent arthouse The Frida Cinema shut its doors in March, but is hosting pop-up drive-in screenings across Orange County.
Popular TikTok students explore platform’s genres
Chapman TikTokers Gianna Gravalese, Axl Avenido and Cooper Scott gained a massive following and discussed different genres that make TikTok unique.
Review | Escaping 2020’s Wasteland
T.S. Elliot’s 98-year-old poem “The Waste Land” can revive our collective humanity.
Opinion | Comedy specials you should add to your watchlist
Stand-up comedy has more breadth now than it has in all of its history. I set out to watch over 100 standup specials this summer.
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.