Review | Olivia Rodrigo says goodbye to her youth in ‘GUTS’
The world-renowned singer-songwriter released her sophomore album, ‘GUTS,’ on Sept. 8, which contains themes of heartbreak, toxic exes, pressure to conform and navigating young adulthood.
Dodge College brings wider industry perspective in new Master Class series
Amidst the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America strikes, the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Master Class series will host a wide array of the industry’s finest throughout the semester, from Oscar-winning directors to cinematographers to production designers.
Review | ‘Ahsoka’ showcases everything that makes ‘Star Wars’ so exciting
After four episodes, it’s clear that Star Wars executive Dave Filoni has created a series that harkens back to the styles of the franchise’s past.
Video game workers called on to join SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strike
Facing a shared threat of artificial intelligence, members of the video game development community could join the writers and actors in their dual strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Chapman community reflects on state of WGA, SAG-AFTRA strike
On July 13, the Screen Actors Guild joined forces with the Writers Guild of America to protest against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in pursuit of equitable treatment in the streaming era. Members of the Chapman community offered their perspectives on the current state of negotiations.
Review | Emma Seligman is on top of the world with “Bottoms”
“Bottoms,” directed by Emma Seligman, is an instant summer classic thanks to its ensemble of young stars, Gen-Z humor and absurdist tone.
Director Mel Eslyn talks bizarre buddy comedy ‘Biosphere’
Veteran producer Mel Eslyn (not pictured), who is also the president of Duplass Brothers Productions, sat down with The Panther on June 26 in a one-on-one interview to chat about her directorial debut ‘Biosphere.’
Natasha Halevi, Molly Quinn, Jennifer Holland turn anguish into action through ‘Give Me An A’
The horror anthology film consists of 17 segments crafted by 16 female filmmakers, with each short film being a response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The film was completed less than three months after the Supreme Court ruling.
WGA strike seeks to author new future for film, television writers
Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) began protests on May 2 in pursuit of equitable compensation, job security and regulations against artificial intelligence. The Chapman community shared with The Panther their experiences attending protests, being a WGA member and graduating during the strike.
Review | 'Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields' shows how far feminism has come
“Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” is a mini series documentary streaming on Hulu that covers actress and model Brooke Shields’ career from being sexualized as a child to finding agency over her body as an adult.
Roundup Review | Top streaming recommendations for May 15
Features and entertainment writer Josh Mandell breaks down his top music, TV and movie picks for the week: "An Evening With Silk Sonic," "Louder Than Words (from 'tick, tick… BOOM!’)," "The Graduate" and "Vinland Saga"
Chapman's favorite paper warehouse foreman speaks on the art of communication
On May 2, Craig Robinson, known for his portrayal as Darryl Philbin in "The Office" and Nick Webber in "Hot Tub Time Machine," joined a Chapman University audience for a master class hosted by the school of communication.
The Panther’s Top Songs 2023
The Panther compiled the songs our staff had on repeat this academic year into a playlist for the Chapman community.
Roundup Review | Top streaming recommendations for May 8
Features and entertainment writer Josh Mandell breaks down his top music, TV and movie picks for the week: "Beauty Behind The Madness," "What We Had," "Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Seinfeld".
Review | ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’: Disney needs to stop trying to reinvent its own magic
David Lowery directs the latest Disney remake of a classic with "Peter Pan and Wendy" starring Alexander Molony as Peter Pan, a young boy who lives in Neverland and never wants to grow up.
Stars honored Karl Lagerfeld at Met Gala 2023
On Monday May 1 at the annual Met Gala, some stars took the theme literally and dressed just like the late Chanel fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, while others wore his designs from over the years.
Review | Horror film ‘Evil Dead Rise’ is worth its weight in blood
The fifth installment of the “Evil Dead” franchise puts plot on the backburner in favor of impressive production design, accomplished performances and creative carnage.
Master Class season ends with one half of the Daniels
On April 25, Academy Award-winning director of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" Daniel Scheinert sat down with Travis Knox and Dodge College students for an interactive and joke-filled master class.
Inaugural Orange Film Fest uplifts Chapman student films
Created by a group of students, Orange Film Fest will be held on April 29 at the Frida Cinema, featuring 10 short films and special guest speaker “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Review | No deliberation necessary — new show ‘Jury Duty’ is a success
Creators of "The Office" strike gold once again with a new take on workplace comedies with the Amazon Freevee show, "Jury Duty."