The 97th Academy Awards are just around the corner, and the nominations are spurring a mixture of praise and controversy among Pepperdine students.“Emilia Pérez” led the pack with 13 nominations, the most for any foreign film in Oscar history, sparking intense controversy over its representation of Mexican culture and the transgender community, as well as its … [Read more...] about Students React to 97th Academy Award Nominations
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Opinion: Video Game Adaptations Will Succeed Marvel in Cinema
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For the past 10 years or so, Marvel Studios has been a juggernaut in theaters. It has cemented itself into the cultural zeitgeist with its characters becoming staples of modern cinema. But after "Avengers: Endgame," the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Video Game Adaptations Will Succeed Marvel in Cinema
Summer Blockbusters: Box Office Successes like ‘Barbie’ Bring Audiences Back to the Movies
With the release of blockbusters like "The Little Mermaid," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," and the famed "Barbenheimer" internet rivalry, cinematic experiences made a comeback to the big screen this summer. Amid the progressing SAG-AFTRA writer's strike in the entertainment world, the period of scarce new written material from Hollywood may lead to fewer films in … [Read more...] about Summer Blockbusters: Box Office Successes like ‘Barbie’ Bring Audiences Back to the Movies
Leaving the Theater: Aristotle Zeng
Pepperdine's Ciné Club Co-President Aristotle shares why he believes "Parasite" (2019) impacted American cinema so significantly and how this Korean blockbuster affected his perceptions of socio-economic issues in society. "Once you watch it you'll be asking, 'What the heck did I see?'" Zeng said. ____________________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Leaving the Theater: Aristotle Zeng
Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
This graphic shows how online streaming services have become so popular they are almost overtaking traditional medias. In 2020, the global number of streaming subscribers passed 1 billion for the first time, according to the LA Times. Graphic by Addison WhitenNetflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video are just some names on the long and growing list of streaming … [Read more...] about Streaming Services Boom in Popularity
