Jadyn Gaertner writes music in her room at DeBell Hall. Photos by Lucian Himes When people hear the lyrics to their first nursery rhyme, "Happy Birthday," the first band anthem they learned the words to or the song they automatically put on in the car, the lyrics and messages might stay with them for the rest of their lives. Musicians weave together words and chord … [Read more...] about The Heart of Storytelling: Generational Change in Songwriting
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Students Showcase Their Timeless Films at ReelStories Film Festival 14
Students pose for a selfie on the red carpet in for ReelStories Film Festival 14 in Mullin Town Square on Feb. 3. Attendees dressed in their most formal attire to walk the red carpet. Photos by Sammie WuenscheThe Pepperdine Student Programming Board hosted ReelStories Film Festival 14 and this year's theme was "Timeless: Stories That Live On." The 14th annual festival took … [Read more...] about Students Showcase Their Timeless Films at ReelStories Film Festival 14
Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
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
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