Photos Courtesy of A24“The Florida Project” opens on two children playing outside a cheap motel as the famous disco song “Celebration” fades in. The children scream and giggle while Kool & The Gang sing, “Celebrate good times, come on.” And with that, the best movie of 2017 begins.“The Florida Project” follows 6-year-old … [Read more...] about Review: ‘The Florida Project’ Exemplifies a Masterpiece in Film
Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Plays It Too Safe
Photos Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a rich and dynamic film just a few screenplay drafts short of being perfect. “Three Billboards,” written and directed by Martin McDonagh, is nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.This movie had all the ingredients to become … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Plays It Too Safe
Artist Corner: Carissa Mosley
Photos Courtesy of Claire FaginAcross Carissa Mosley’s laptop are stickers advertising local galleries and film labs. Fiery red curls spill over her shoulders where green overalls fasten. Mosley, a senior Art major and Texas native, loves being an artist because she is encouraged to observe. “Everything just had so much more life because I could see it for the … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Carissa Mosley
PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Improv Troupe performed their first ever long-form show, stepping outside the comfort of their regular Elkins gig. On Sunday, Jan. 28, PIT tried their hand at a new style of improv in the PLC mini-theater. Long-form improv is similar to a play in length and execution, only it’s completely improvised. The Sunday night performance lacked … [Read more...] about PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
‘The Shape of Water’ Is Just A Pretty Face
Photos Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures“The Shape of Water," directed by auteur Guillermo del Toro, is making noise this award season. The film already won two Golden Globes and just received an astounding 13 Oscar nominations. Del Toro’s bold film stars Sally Hawkins, Academy Award-winning Octavia Spencer, notorious bad guy Michael Shannon, Doug Jones and … [Read more...] about ‘The Shape of Water’ Is Just A Pretty Face