Review | 'Amsterdam' is a chaotic fever dream
‘Amsterdam,' which was directed by David O. Russell, was released to theaters on Oct. 7. This film includes a star-studded cast but falls flat with a messy storyline.
A Dodge Homecoming with the Duffer brothers
Fresh off the release of season four, ‘Stranger Things’ creators and 2007 Chapman alumni Matt and Ross Duffer returned to Chapman to deliver Dodge College’s second master class of the year.
'Dancing with the Stars': same show, different platform
Dancing with the Stars switched from ABC to Disney+, but withheld the integrity of its family-friendly show through the move.
Review | Viola Davis shines in ‘The Woman King,' a film struggling with its complex history
Viola Davis stars as the leader of the Agojie in an entertaining story based on true events that cannot fully come to terms with its subject's contribution to the slave trade.
Carlota Pereda blends horror and empathy in ‘Piggy’
Spanish director Carlota Pereda sat down with The Panther to discuss the production of her debut feature-length film, ‘Piggy’ set in a stifling summer of rural Spain.
A sit-down with Chapman's new director of animation and visual effects
Ruth Daly, the new director of animation and visual effects at Dodge College, discusses her journey — from her beginnings in Ireland to her new position at Chapman.
Emmys 2022 delivers on viral moments without the ratings
The Chapman community reflects on the winners, the losers and the most buzzed-about moments of the lowest-rated Emmys show ever.
Analysis | Earth’s mightiest content machine
The Chapman community reflects on the current state of Marvel in determining whether the franchise is on the decline, or whether they’re just finding their footing.
Review | 'Pinocchio' (2022): a wooden imitation of the original
Robert Zemeckis directs a remake of the classic “Pinocchio” starring Tom Hanks as Gepetto, an elderly man who creates a wooden puppet that comes to life.
Something old, something new: TV binge-watching trends this summer
Students share the shows they binge-watched this summer and how streaming has influenced their media consumption.
Chapman singer-songwriter Matte blends pop and R&B for the perfect sound
While he spends his days on campus as Matthew Liner, after class the student-musician transforms into Matte, a rising artist who will release his second record next week.
'Gigi and Nate' showcases the inspiration of an unlikely duo
At the premiere for new film “Gigi and Nate,” the red carpet was graced by movie stars, the development team, social media influencers and Allie, the scene-stealing Capuchin monkey who plays title character Gigi.
Upcoming feature 'Emergency' unveils systematic biases through tension and humor
After developing a short film by the same title in 2017, director Carey Williams and writer K.D. Dávila expanded “Emergency” into a feature-length project that highlights white privilege and modern day fears of people of color.
Review | Netflix documentary takes down Abercrombie brand full of discrimination, All-American stereotypes
“White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch,” which was released in April 2022, highlights the elitist and unfair policies the brand put in place back in the early 2000s toward employees.
The Panther’s Top Songs 2022
The Panther compiled the songs our staff had on repeat this academic year into a playlist for the Chapman community.
Rebel Wilson talks ‘90s culture and life behind the camera in ‘Senior Year’
At a May 4 virtual college roundtable, actor Rebel Wilson met with several publications from around the country to reveal how she balanced serving as producer and lead actor in the new Netflix film “Senior Year.”
Best of: Met Gala-inspired, upcoming fashion trends
Certain fashion aesthetics may emerge as new trends in popular culture following the May 2 Met Gala in New York City, a benefit where celebrities dress in thematic outfits created by famous designers.
Elon Musk adds Twitter to his list of companies
On April 25, Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, leaving users in shock at his wealth and influence.
Social media’s verdict claims Johnny Depp is winning trial with Amber Heard
According to a social media's jury vote, Johnny Depp is winning his defamation trial as Amber Heard has yet to take the stand.
Surge in student interest revives The Hollywood Blockbuster summer class after hiatus
Taught by Kia Afra, a lecturer in Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, The Hollywood Blockbuster takes a break from arthouse films to critically analyze the successes and failures that paved the way for the modern blockbuster.