The poster for the film "Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach," displays the salvia divinorum plant leaf. Pepperdine alumna Erin Wyche directed the film. Photo courtesy of Solarium Media Erin Wyche graduated from Pepperdine in 2007 with a degree in Media Production. In March 2008, Wyche began filming her debut documentary about a Salvia plant in Mexico, but she died in 2013 … [Read more...] about Late Pepperdine Alumna’s Feature Film, ‘Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach,’ Released
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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
Capturing Cinema: The 2020 Malibu International Film Festival Brings New Narratives to the Big Screen
Producer Jon Cornick and Director Matthew Mendenhall pose with band members of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the World Premiere of "Greetings From Unicorn California." Photos by Savannah Welch Actors, directors, crew members and film enthusiasts flocked to City Hall on Saturday for the annual Malibu International Film Festival. The festival, established in 1997, is a … [Read more...] about Capturing Cinema: The 2020 Malibu International Film Festival Brings New Narratives to the Big Screen
Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce
Art by Madeline DuvallIn December, Noah Baumbach’s "Marriage Story" stunned traditional theater-goers when it was nominated for more Golden Globes than any other movie this year.The Netflix Original film prevailed again this week with six Oscar nominations in most major categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Actor. Its success contributes to a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce
Pepperdine Students Attend Austin Film Festival
Photos by Haidyn HarveyThe 25 annual Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 25 and will run until Thursday, Nov. 1. Filmmakers from around the world gathered for the conference, including a group of Pepperdine students.Students from Pepperdine’s Writing for Screen and Television Master of Fine Arts program attended the Austin Film … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Attend Austin Film Festival