Film awards season is here and one of the most talked-about films is “Nomadland,” directed by Chloé Zhao. Academy Award winner Frances McDormand plays Fern, a woman who loses her house and her family and decides to start a journey to the western United States, living as a modern nomad in her van.
Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field
Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, commemorates Robinson’s prominent role as one of the first Black baseball players to play in Major League Baseball. The biographical film “42” captures Robinson’s first season in the MLB.
Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance
Kathryn Newton from “Big Little Lies” and Kyle Allen from “The Path” star in a teen romance, “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” which will release Feb. 12, on Amazon Prime Video. The film shows the audience a different take on the popular “time loop” storyline.
TV Review: ‘Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father’ Depicts Impact of Age Difference
During the quarantine period, many people have spent more time with their families. “Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father” shows the hilarious stories of traveling with ones’ family member.
Film Review: ‘Work It’ Conveys Challenges of High School Students Through Dance
As pop culture sweeps the whole world, more people are taking part in hip-hop and breakdance. “Work It” is especially attractive to viewers during COVID-19, when many are confined inside and eager to move their bodies.
Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
“Palm Springs” holds the record for a film’s biggest sale at the Sundance Film Festival, according to IMDb. Viewers are curious to see what “SNL” star Andy Samberg brings to the motion picture.
Film Review: Tom Hanks Tells a Convoy Ship’s Breathtaking Story in ‘Greyhound’
Academy-winning actor Tom Hanks’ latest film, “Greyhound,” was released this July and is one of the many movies that transitioned from the big screen to streaming services during the pandemic. Moviegoers are delighted to see Hanks come back to the screen after he tested positive for COVID-19 in March.
International Students Face Different Challenges Than US-Based Peers
Pepperdine’s decision to hold the fall 2020 semester online uniquely impacts international students, who face different challenges than domestic students.
