The poster of the Netflix original documentary, "The Minimalists: Less is Now," launched Jan. 1, shows minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus surrounded by storage boxes. Millburn and Nicodemus informed viewers of the current consumer culture and created a sense of urgency for a minimalistic lifestyle. Photos courtesy of Netflix Minimalists … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Minimalists: Less is Now’ Ironically Lacks in Many Aspects
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Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance
The poster of the Amazon original film, "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things," shows Mark (Kyle Allen) and Margaret's (Kathryn Newton) hands intertwined. Both Mark and Margaret knew they are in a time loop as their day repeats over and over again.Photos courtesy of Amazon Studios“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” tells the story of a teenager, Mark (Kyle Allen), who lives … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance
Fresh Faces: First-year Aspires to Break Into the Film Industry
Filmmaking first-year Robert Emrich holds up the final product of his band’s debut EP in July. His funk-rock band, Cheach Billin, recorded its first album, "Simple Songs" last year.Photos courtesy of Robert EmrichAs a child, first-year Robert Emrich said he was extremely farsighted, and his vision problems caused him to forgo sports and turn to other activities, such as … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Aspires to Break Into the Film Industry
Film Review: ‘Work It’ Conveys Challenges of High School Students Through Dance
The official poster of Netflix's "Work It" displays the main characters, high school seniors, in this film. Released Aug. 7, the film featured the students participating in a dancing competition to get into their dream colleges.Photos courtesy of NetflixIn "Work It," an inspiring coming-of-age film released on Netflix on Aug. 7, the difficult yet impressive dance moves … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Work It’ Conveys Challenges of High School Students Through Dance
Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism
Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures"The One and Only Ivan" shares a true, enlightening tale that highlights the empathic aspect of animals and is relevant to the growing understanding of the sentient nature of animals. The movie — based on the book by the same name by Katherine Applegate — tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla, with a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism