John Musker gives behind-the-scenes presentation of short film “I’m Hip!”
The Disney director presented his short film “I’m Hip!” to Chapman students, faculty and other guests while explaining aspects of its production and its numerous easter eggs. Musker is known for co-directing Disney classics such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and “Hercules.”
Review | Third season of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ leaves this Arconiac disappointed
While the core trio of amateur crime podcasters remains a bright spot, the third season of “Only Murders in the Building” pairs a disjointed supporting cast with a lackluster murder mystery to create a forgettable season.
Opera Chapman gets spooky with ‘Fright Night’
Opera Chapman combines music and characters from Halloween classics such as “Hocus Pocus,” “Into the Woods” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with older famous operas in this modern take on the medium.
Video game ‘Sect Machina’ is a product of perseverance
After nearly getting scrapped on two different occasions, a group of video game minor students released the demo version of their video game “Sect Machina.” The game is set in a world overtaken by spiders, and users play as the last remaining butterfly.
Review | Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl-adapted short film series is both creatively stimulating and exhausting
While offering impressive aesthetics that the director is known for, Wes Anderson’s shorts struggle to overcome creative hurdles.
Review | ‘Sex Education’ season 4: Breaking taboos, building relationships
After three successful seasons, “Sex Education” releases its final installment featuring heartfelt storylines and inclusive identities.
Silence says everything in COPA’s performance of ‘Small Mouth Sounds’
While the title suggests that this is a quiet theater performance, the story of six individuals in “Small Mouth Sounds” is a timeless piece that loudly preaches the meaning behind human connection.
Fall Master Class series kicks off with veteran producer Jeremy Thomas
Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas (left) visited Chapman’s Digital Media Arts Center to discuss his career and to provide insight and advice to students. He is known for his work on “The Last Emperor,” “Naked Lunch” and “Crash.”
Pick up your pens: WGA, AMPTP reach tentative deal ending writer’s strike
On Sept. 24, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that they reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, (AMPTP) resulting in an increase in wages and protection against artificial intelligence among other key points.
Chapman Orchestra puts on live performance of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
The Chapman Orchestra (TCO) will be accompanied by professional musicians to perform the score of “The Little Mermaid” alongside a screening of the movie at Chapman’s Musco Center for the Arts on Sept. 29.
Review | A Dumb Girl watches ‘Dumb Money’
While the cast might have you swooning, if you aren’t already interested in stocks, ‘Dumb Money’ may feel like having Wall Street mansplained to you on Reddit.
Caylen Greenberg edits the life of bodybuilder Tony Pearson in new documentary
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts student Caylen Greenberg (center) sat down with The Panther to discuss how she became the co-editor on the feature documentary “Driven: The Tony Pearson Story.”
How to make the most out of attending a film festival
Members of the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts community shared their tips and tricks on making the most out of their film festival experience after attending festivals across the world in Italy, Toronto and Colorado.
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.’