Art by Autumn Hardwick After closing the curtains a year and a half ago, Pepperdine Improv Troupe returned, Sept. 24, delivering much-needed laughs for Waves across campus. It was a battle of wits for the P.I.T. crew, as the cast split into two teams: "It’s a Girl" and "The 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore." The two teams' fates were in the hands of the … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
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‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19
Pepperdine Improv Troupe members perform a show together via Zoom on May 7. Senior Indy Wilson said one of the limitations of using Zoom to practice improv is that it forces PIT to focus on really specialized scenes and exercises, as opposed to their more traditional, free-for-all practices on campus. Photo Courtesy of @Pepperdineimprov InstagramCOVID-19 hurt almost every … [Read more...] about ‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19
Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great
The official poster for "Tom & Jerry" (2021) shows the titular characters riding on a skateboard through the streets of New York City. While this poster gives the impression the film will be focused on shenanigans like the one depicted, in reality the movie spends a very limited amount of time on scenes like this.Photos Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures“Tom & … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great
Film Review: ‘Before We Go’ Tells More Than Just a Love Story
The “Before We Go” movie poster features Nick Vaughan (Chris Evans) and Brooke Dalton (Alice Eve) having a pleasant conversation about their misadventures. “Before We Go” was Chris Evans’ directorial debut and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 12, 2014.Photos courtesy of Wonderland Sound and Vision"Before We Go" … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Before We Go’ Tells More Than Just a Love Story
Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance
The poster of the Amazon original film, "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things," shows Mark (Kyle Allen) and Margaret's (Kathryn Newton) hands intertwined. Both Mark and Margaret knew they are in a time loop as their day repeats over and over again.Photos courtesy of Amazon Studios“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” tells the story of a teenager, Mark (Kyle Allen), who lives … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance
