Collage by Beth Gonzales "A book should serve as the ax for the frozen sea within us," author Franz Kafka said. In the world of technology and streaming, one is often overloaded with options to consume. This year, many new TV shows and movies are based either exactly or loosely on their novel counterparts. Some new actors and adapted stories have already hit the screen, and … [Read more...] about Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
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Film Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Paints Love Accurately and Imperfectly
Renate Reinsve plays Julie, a young, effervescent resident of Oslo, Norway, in Joachim Trier's romantic dramedy "The Worst Person in the World." The film received two nominations at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, but did not win an award. Photo courtesy of Oslo Pictures Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrate the best movies of the year at … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Paints Love Accurately and Imperfectly
Leaving the Theater: Aristotle Zeng
Pepperdine's Ciné Club Co-President Aristotle shares why he believes "Parasite" (2019) impacted American cinema so significantly and how this Korean blockbuster affected his perceptions of socio-economic issues in society. "Once you watch it you'll be asking, 'What the heck did I see?'" Zeng said. ____________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Leaving the Theater: Aristotle Zeng
Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
This graphic shows how online streaming services have become so popular they are almost overtaking traditional medias. In 2020, the global number of streaming subscribers passed 1 billion for the first time, according to the LA Times. Graphic by Addison WhitenNetflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video are just some names on the long and growing list of streaming … [Read more...] about Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
Film Review: ReelStories 2022 Showcases Seven Talented Student Filmmakers
Members of the cast and crew of "Coffee" smile on the ReelStories red carpet with their own cups of coffee. Director Jadyn Gaertner said she and her cast and crew put the short film together in only a week. Photos by Sammie WuenscheReelStories marked its thirteenth year at Pepperdine on Feb. 4. The film festival gives student filmmakers the chance to screen a short film for the … [Read more...] about Film Review: ReelStories 2022 Showcases Seven Talented Student Filmmakers