Art by Peau PorotesanoRegardless of a person’s generation, nearly everyone knows the “Jaws” theme song. But despite its popularity, the movie didn’t stand on the shoulders of massive-studio backing. It is an independent movie. In fact, it is one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time, and the success of “Jaws” has made it an … [Read more...] about From “Jaws” To “Juno”: It’s Indie Films Versus The World – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
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Student Inspires Through Storytelling
Photo Courtesy of Chelsea ErseliusMany students gathered on main campus to view an assortment of short films created by their talented classmates at Reelstories Film Festival on Jan. 26. This event marked a significant day in 20-year-old Pepperdine junior Bella Issa's life as a filmmaker. Issa's first year at Reelstories awarded her and her short film, "A Little Bit of Grace," … [Read more...] about Student Inspires Through Storytelling
Law School Documentary Explores Uganda’s Justice System
Photos Courtesy of Jim GashSchool of Law professor and Director of the Pepperdine Global Justice Program Jim Gash has been touring the country to present his new documentary about the prisoners in Uganda who Pepperdine law students have helped. The documentary "Remand" explains that as part of Pepperdine's Global Justice Program, law students have been visiting Ugandan … [Read more...] about Law School Documentary Explores Uganda’s Justice System
Pepperdine Students Premiere New Sitcom ‘Suite Talk’
Photos by Julia Sumouske and Logo Courtesy of Suite Talk Pepperdine sophomore Tara Jenkins, who is also a staff writer for the Graphic, has written herself a new path as her original sitcom "Suite Talk" premiered on Feb. 5, 2016. A production that includes a cast and crew made up entirely of Pepperdine students, this is only the beginning of the season-long show they are … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Premiere New Sitcom ‘Suite Talk’
Hollywood Must Diversify
Art by Christine Nelson The Oscar statuette is not gold this year, but pale. Every single actor nominated is white. To some ceremony invitees, such as Jada Pinkett Smith, this disproportionate distribution was so unfair as to warrant a boycott of the ceremony altogether. While I certainly understand their sentiments, boycotters pick the wrong target and thus do their cause, … [Read more...] about Hollywood Must Diversify