Writer and director Damien Chazelle leaves the city of stars for Chapman
On Feb. 28, Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle joined Chapman University for a Masterclass with Dean of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Stephen Galloway, following a screening of “Whiplash.”
'Cocaine Bear' overdoses on a bloated plot and a lack of fun
Following a buzz-worthy trailer, the horror comedy film “Cocaine Bear” can’t seem to deliver on its promise of nonsensical entertainment, focusing too heavily on its human characters and fulfilling neither horror nor comedy.
Screen Actors Guild Award fashion featured colorful romantic or dark dramatic aesthetics
The SAG Award nominated actors walked the red carpet on Feb. 26 and were very split between colorful romantic looks and dark dramatic looks.
Roundup Review | Top streaming recommendations for March 6
Features and entertainment writer Josh Mandell breaks down his top music, TV and movie picks for the week: "undefined," "Again," "The Way Way Back" and "Fleabag."
Chapman Black Film Society celebrates Black History Month
During the month of February, the Black Film Society screened “Moonlight” and “Fruitvale Station,” followed by discussions about the films.
Roundup Review | Top streaming recommendations for Feb. 27
Features and entertainment writer Josh Mandell breaks down his top music, TV and movie picks for the week: "Don’t Forget About Me, Demos," "Me in 20 Years," "Inside" and "You."
The Brenaissance arrives at Chapman
On Feb. 23, Academy Award nominee Brendan Fraser joined a Chapman University audience for a Master Class moderated by Scott Feinberg, which came after a screening of “The Whale.”
Ke Huy Quan brings perseverance and charisma to Chapman Master Class
On Feb. 22, Academy Award nominee Ke Huy Quan joined an audience of Chapman students for a Master Class moderated by Scott Feinberg, which was followed by a screening of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.”
Review | 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quatumania' is the best kind of bug you could catch
Released on Feb. 17, "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" sets up the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a new villain, playful humor and a whole lot of audience discrepancies.
Roundup Review | Top streaming recommendations for Feb. 20
Features and entertainment writer Josh Mandell breaks down his top music, TV and movie picks for the week: "Give or Take," "C U Girl," "Aftersun" and "Waco."
The brain-eating mushrooms taking over TV screens
Chapman students talk about zombie media and how the new HBO show "The Last of Us" resonates with the living.
Review | ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ is not so magical
The third installment of the "Magic Mike" franchise fails to deliver a fitting conclusion to the famed stripper’s story.
Super Bowl celebrations have something for everyone
Whether it be the halftime show, star-studded commercials or the game itself, the Super Bowl has found a way to appeal to football and non-football fans alike as they gather for Super Bowl parties.
Netflix says you can’t use your ex’s account anymore
Chapman students voice their concerns with Netflix’s new user policy change, which later was found out to be mistakenly released to the public.
We need to talk… about band breakups
With the recent announcement of rock group Panic! At The Disco parting ways, the question comes to mind as to why successful bands with countless awards, memories and fans decide to break up.
Everyone gets an award during night of music at the Grammys
On Feb. 5, music royalty gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers in a night full of song, dance and laughter.
Roundup Review | Top streaming recommendations for Feb. 13
Features and entertainment writer Josh Mandell breaks down his top music, TV and movie picks for the week: “Circles (Deluxe),” “My Way,” “The Banshees of the Inisherin” and "Ted Lasso.”
Review | Beyond purr-fect animation, storytelling in 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” serving as the sequel to the 2011 film “Puss in Boots” and the latest from the Shrek fairytale universe, was released in December 2022 and continues to gain immense praise and even an Oscar nomination.
M&M candies spark outrage, replaced by comedian
Polarizing M&Ms 'controversy’ strikes social media after recent announcement that Maya Rudolph will be replacing the famous candy cartoons.
Colin Farrell joins Chapman audience ahead of 2023 Academy Awards
On Feb. 2, Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell came to Chapman University to help kick off Dodge College of Film and Media Arts’ Spring Master Class series, following a screening of "The Banshees of Inisherin."