With sets decorated down to the tiniest detail and old-fashioned movie credits rolling on the big screen — Pepperdine Theatre credits of course — before the show's start, Pepperdine's Theatre Program brings the classic golden age musical, "The Music Man." The musical opens this weekend at Smothers Theatre, and is playing Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 16-18 with shows at 2 and 7:30 … [Read more...] about The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
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Film Review: ‘Saw X’ Touches on Emotion
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Spoilers for “Saw X” are mentioned in this article.“I want to play a game.”Over the past 19 years and across the span of 10 movies, this line has become one of the … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Saw X’ Touches on Emotion
‘When You Wish Upon a Star’: Jazz Tribute Brings Disney Magic to Pepp
Disney music flooded Smothers Theatre on Oct. 12 with classics such as “You've Got a Friend In Me,” “When You Wish Upon a Star” and more, all with a jazz twist. Smothers was packed with students, families, children and those who traveled to campus just to see the show. Students said they are excited to see Disney representation at Pepperdine with this recently-formed band of … [Read more...] about ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’: Jazz Tribute Brings Disney Magic to Pepp
Rehashing Horror: Old Films Find New Blood
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. Every fall, the crisp air of autumn and undertone of spookiness elicits Halloween celebrations of all kinds. As such, it's no surprise the film industry has seen a reemergence in the horror genre over the last few months. … [Read more...] about Rehashing Horror: Old Films Find New Blood
Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
Though Hispanic Heritage month ended Oct. 15, community members said the reality of being Latinx plays a pivotal role in their identities and experiences — both within their own community and in predominately white spaces such as Pepperdine. The term "Hispanic" refers to someone who was born, or descends from, a Spanish-speaking country, while the term "Latinx" refers to … [Read more...] about Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
