The cast of "Into the Woods" performs for the audience Wednesday, Nov. 9 during dress rehearsal. The costumes and lighting helped tell a dark tale of adored fairytale characters. Photo courtesy of Sammie Wuensche "I wish, more than anything..." sings the cast in the opening number of "Into the Woods," Pepperdine's fall musical that opens Friday night. The show will take a … [Read more...] about ‘Into The Woods’: Stephen Sondheim’s Spellbinding Story Takes Over Smothers Theatre
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Body and Soul: Spend A Fall Day at Disneyland
The exterior of The Haunted Mansion is specially decorated for the holiday season. The seasonal "The Nightmare Before Christmas" theming of the ride was something my family had never experienced before, so we enjoyed seeing it together. Photo by Addison WhitenEvery fall, Disneyland displays bright orange pumpkins and other autumnal trimmings to celebrate Halloween and the … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Spend A Fall Day at Disneyland
Summer Movie Recap: Blockbusters are Back
Art by Samantha Miller Summer is always a busy season for movies, as studios release hopeful blockbusters and try to capitalize on the extra free time many people have in the summer months. This summer, however, was especially full of new releases, as many films originally slated to premiere in 2020 finally debuted. After missing the 2020 summer film season due to the … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Recap: Blockbusters are Back
Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Embodies the Holiday Spirit
Jack Skellington and Sally sing the iconic finale to the film where they discover they are "simply meant to be." "The Nightmare Before Christmas" producer Tim Burton is known for his stop motion animation and gothic fantasy.Photos courtesy of DisneyIn Disney's 1993 film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," the audience takes a step inside the mind of the creator, Tim Burton. His … [Read more...] about Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Embodies the Holiday Spirit
Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism
Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures"The One and Only Ivan" shares a true, enlightening tale that highlights the empathic aspect of animals and is relevant to the growing understanding of the sentient nature of animals. The movie — based on the book by the same name by Katherine Applegate — tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla, with a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism
