Photos courtesy of NetflixAlthough it’s not intended to be a spooky Halloween movie, the new Netflix original documentary “Shirkers” is definitely an eerie tale. The movie was released Oct. 26 and tells the story of a film that goes back to Singapore in the 1990's.The film focuses on Sandi Tan, who tells the twisted story of recovering the stolen footage of a … [Read more...] about Review: New Netflix Original Documentary Brings to Life a Forgotten Movie
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Pepperdine Students Attend Austin Film Festival
Photos by Haidyn HarveyThe 25 annual Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 25 and will run until Thursday, Nov. 1. Filmmakers from around the world gathered for the conference, including a group of Pepperdine students.Students from Pepperdine’s Writing for Screen and Television Master of Fine Arts program attended the Austin Film … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Attend Austin Film Festival
Pepperdine Hosts Alumni Artist Showcase Reception
Photos by Kaelin Mendez.Waves Weekend brought music, community and fun to Pepperdine over the weekend of Oct. 12.During this celebration of community, Seaver College Alumni Relations, Pepperdine University Libraries and the Crest Associates hosted a reception for the third Alumni Art Showcase on Oct. 13. The event allowed for current art students to connect with distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Alumni Artist Showcase Reception
Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book
Photos courtesy of Roslyn SatchelPepperdine professor Roslyn Satchel brings her own experience in legal, religious and media expertise to her book “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement,” originally published in 2016 and just released in a paperback edition. As an activist, scholar and professor, Satchel said she has a lifelong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book
Bob Goff Says Love ‘Everybody, Always’
Photos courtesy of Kaelin MendezFrom helping build schools for girls in Afghanistan to arranging a parade for his neighborhood mail carrier, Bob Goff spoke of lessons derived from his many unconventional life experiences with the bottom line: “Just love people!”Goff's points about loving others tied back to being authentic with oneself and others."We’re … [Read more...] about Bob Goff Says Love ‘Everybody, Always’