Art by Stella Engel This past summer, new films attracted Pepperdine students to theaters. Despite the popularity of some of these movies, students said there are a couple that are not worth the watch. Sorry Nicole Kidman, but sometimes heartbreak doesn't feel good in a place like this. "A bad movie is made when people try to make something they think other people want to … [Read more...] about Students Share the Must-Not-See Movies of the Summer
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Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
From the opening pages of Genesis to the opening scenes of Western movies, media has traditionally associated light with positivity and darkness with negativity. Across literature and film, authors and directors use literal light and darkness to suggest figurative meanings about characters, plots and themes. Villains sneak in shadows, dwell in dungeons and cloak … [Read more...] about Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
Review: “Spider-Man: Far from Home” Explores Truth as Spider-Boy Grows into Spider-Man
Photos courtesy of Sony PicturesTom Holland is back for another adventure in “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” which hit the big screens July 2 and made its DVD debut Oct. 1. The events of the film take place in the aftermath of "Avengers: Endgame," where many well-known heroes are no longer a phone call away.Finally, the much-anticipated sequel to"Spider-Man: … [Read more...] about Review: “Spider-Man: Far from Home” Explores Truth as Spider-Boy Grows into Spider-Man
Summer Hits Make a Splash
Photo courtesy of TaylorSwift.com This summer, entertainment reached new heights and set groundbreaking records with the release of numerous films, TV shows and music. The entertainment industry, a massive and lively entity, continues to grow and influence pop culture as new material continues to be released. Films Summer, often known as blockbuster film season, is the … [Read more...] about Summer Hits Make a Splash
Pull the Plug on Superhero ‘Universes’
Graphic by Nate Barton Marvel Studios and DC Entertainment are hurting filmmakers' creativity by glutting Hollywood with superhero projects planned well into the next decade. Because these studios insist on building a unified cross-film narrative, individual films within those broader story arcs suffer creatively. Both studios set their films within self-contained … [Read more...] about Pull the Plug on Superhero ‘Universes’
