Photos courtesy of A24Despite being both disturbing and polarizing, many considered Ari Aster’s debut horror film, “Hereditary,” one of the best movies of 2018. Fans of “Hereditary” wondered whether or not Aster could accomplish this feat again when he announced his second film, “Midsommar,” would open in theaters July 3. The result was … [Read more...] about Review: Ari Aster’s Second Film ‘Midsommar’ Takes Breakups to an Unsettling Level
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Artists Face Their Fears
Photos by Milan Loiacono Rejection, creative differences and the looming fear of ultimate failure. These are the challenges fine arts majors face upon graduating from Pepperdine. There’s the cliché of English majors working as baristas but what happens to students who choose to study the arts? Alumnus Reed Williams, class of 2018, said he talked to the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Artists Face Their Fears
How Artists Measure Success
Photo by Kaelin Mendez What does success mean to you? There is no exact answer. One might define it as financial stability, happiness or an opportunity for intellectual challenge. Others might equate it to their children’s happiness. When it comes to the art world, success may be more difficult to define. “Art, broadly construed, is the creative spark that is within … [Read more...] about How Artists Measure Success
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
Artist’s Corner: Kate Klimist
Photos Courtesy of Ron Hall and Brit Rivera "My mom, when I was a [high school] sophomore thinking about what I wanted to do in college, asked me, 'What would you want to do for the rest of your life that you would be completely happy doing?,'" senior Kate Klimist said. "I was like theatre, without a doubt. That’s what I would absolutely love to do."Kate Klimist is a … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Kate Klimist