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
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Theater Review: ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’
Art by Madeline Duvall Even during a pandemic, the curtains will never fall on the Pepperdine Theatre Department, and this time its creativity shows the world multiple perspectives about how to value a Black life. Directed by Theater Professor Nic Few, "Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids" performed Oct. 1–3 on Zoom. The setting plays out in the Harlem, … [Read more...] about Theater Review: ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’
Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity
The official movie poster for “The Farewell” displays members of the Wang family. For the first time in over 25 years, the entire family gathered for a reunion in China. Photo courtesy of A24“The Farewell” is a bittersweet movie about keeping the family matriarch’s illness a secret. This film intimately portrays the Chinese American experience, … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity
Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community
First-year Madilyn Henshaw poses outside of the Washington Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Business Administration major said she looks forward to studying abroad in Lausanne, Switzerland, or Florence, Italy.Photos courtesy of Madilyn HenshawFirst-year Business Administration major Madilyn Henshaw from Arlington, Va., said she is ready for the chance to utilize her college … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community
Alumnus Hopes to Inspire LGBTQ+ Acceptance through Entertainment Industry
Pepperdine alumnus Blake Knight proposes to his fiance Garret Clayton on Jan. 10, 2017, in Iceland. Knight graduated in 2009 and is now a screenwriter for film and television in Los Angeles.Photos courtesy of Blake KnightAlumnus Blake Knight (2009) spends his days writing screenplays, playing with his dogs and inspiring acceptance for all. He's a screenwriter for film and … [Read more...] about Alumnus Hopes to Inspire LGBTQ+ Acceptance through Entertainment Industry