Art by Sybil ZhangPrincess Leia was my childhood hero. Even though I was born in the 90s and Star Wars had already been out for a while, my parent's enthusiasm for the original trilogy wore off on me. I remember dressing up as her for Halloween, and my mom spending hours twisting my hair into the iconic bun-style. Since the actress who played her, Carrie Fisher, recently passed … [Read more...] about Continue Princess Leia’s Legacy
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Maya Angelou’s Life Is Revisited in ‘And Still I Rise’
Poster Courtesy of American Masters Pictures A special screening of the Maya Angelou documentary “And Still I Rise” drew in a crowd of Malibu residents and LA filmakers to Elkins Auditorium on the evening of Friday, Nov. 11. The screening was organized by Pepperdine’s Institute for Entertainment, Media & Culture. Before the screening, Dean Helen Williams of … [Read more...] about Maya Angelou’s Life Is Revisited in ‘And Still I Rise’
Professor Roslyn Satchel Details Her First Book
Photo Courtesy of Roslyn M. SatchelAssistant Professor of Communication Roslyn Satchel released her first book, “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure and Entitlement,” on Nov. 15. Satchel’s latest piece of literature explores what the prevalent, subdued themes within movies are communicating to audiences, even when they are unaware of … [Read more...] about Professor Roslyn Satchel Details Her First Book
‘Moonlight’ Beautifully Captures an Untold Story
Image Courtesy of IMDB.comDirector Barry Jenkins debuted his second feature film in October, which felt like an early Christmas gift. Not only is it a cinematic masterpiece, but "Moonlight" is an outstanding story that breathes truth with every line, every sigh and every glance at the camera."Moonlight" takes place in Miami’s housing projects during the 1980's "war on … [Read more...] about ‘Moonlight’ Beautifully Captures an Untold Story
Students Showcase Australian Short Films
Images Courtesy of Eryn RamseyThe students of the first summer 2016 Australia Film Program gathered to premiere their Austrailian-made short films Oct. 5. The group traveled to Sydney, Australia in July, and produced their films within a month while collaborating with the International Screen Association. Professors Craig Detweiler and Michael C. Smith opened the evening with … [Read more...] about Students Showcase Australian Short Films