Mady Dever 10/26/20 Mady Dever 10/26/20

Creators who got me through quarantine

Despite the insanity of this year, there’s been one thing keeping me sane: watching comedians, creators and influencers. Here are my favorites.

Graham Byrne 10/26/20 Graham Byrne 10/26/20

Women in music make quarantine worthwhile

The Chicks, Dua Lipa and HAIM released a wide array of music during the pandemic for audiences to enjoy during their seemingly endless downtime.

Micaela Bastianelli 10/19/20 Micaela Bastianelli 10/19/20

Student film challenges notions of cultural identity

Sophomore Wendy Medina Herrera created “Oportunidad,” a short film that replicates her dual Mexican and American identity.

Mitali Shukla and Graham Byrne 10/19/20 Mitali Shukla and Graham Byrne 10/19/20

Films that make us yearn for fall in California

Halloween is approaching. The Panther put together a guide of seven films that make us wish we were outside, smelling the crisp autumn air.

Sam Andrus 10/18/20 Sam Andrus 10/18/20

Review | Netflix’s “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is horrifyingly human

The sequel to “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Bly Manor” delivers a tantalizing follow-up with the mysterious tale of two orphaned children and their eccentric au pair.

Mitali Shukla 10/12/20 Mitali Shukla 10/12/20

Local theaters struggle to fill seats, rent out private screenings

Regal Cinemas will temporarily close all of its 543 movie theaters in the U.S. Meanwhile, rival company Cinemark announced a private watch party program.

Dalia Vered 10/11/20 Dalia Vered 10/11/20

LGBT History Month kick-off explores entertainment representation

Chapman’s Cross-Cultural Center hosted a screening with members of the cast and crew of the festival-admitted student film, “Foundation.”

Guest Columnist 10/11/20 Guest Columnist 10/11/20

Review | Sorkin’s latest is a prescient Oscar contender

Despite its flaws, don’t be shocked when you see “The Trial of the Chicago 7” at the Oscars next February.

Graham Byrne 10/4/20 Graham Byrne 10/4/20

‘The world is insane’: SNL reminds us what we missed

Going into the 46th season premiere, I wanted a comfortable moment of reassurance that “we’re stronger together.” I didn’t get it. I got something better.

Maura Kate Mitchelson 10/4/20 Maura Kate Mitchelson 10/4/20

Review | ‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’ uncovers true feminism

This book is a must-read, especially for college-aged women. Never forget that women don’t owe you pretty. In fact, women don’t owe you anything.

Dalia Vered 10/4/20 Dalia Vered 10/4/20

Review | A timeless film about an old concept

“Palm Springs” is authentic, thought-provoking and clever, utilizing sound and production design to emphasize both style and subtext within the story.

Dalia Vered 9/28/20 Dalia Vered 9/28/20

Academy establishes inclusion standards for award eligibility

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion requirements to take effect in 2024.

Graham Byrne 9/27/20 Graham Byrne 9/27/20

Review | ‘Unpregnant’ makes the political feel personal

Aspects of the film are certainly formulaic, but the movie emphasizes riveting emotional moments and the importance of women’s reproductive rights.

Mitali Shukla 9/27/20 Mitali Shukla 9/27/20

‘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.

The Panther Staff 9/21/20 The Panther Staff 9/21/20

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.

Graham Byrne 9/14/20 Graham Byrne 9/14/20

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.

Luca Evans 9/13/20 Luca Evans 9/13/20

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.