“He’s All That,” a remake of the 1990s classic, “She’s All That,” premiered Aug. 25, on Netflix, starring TikTok sensation Addison Rae. The film fails to live up to the original and its performances and production make it a bad movie.
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Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers
Film awards season is here and one of the most talked-about films is “Nomadland,” directed by Chloé Zhao. Academy Award winner Frances McDormand plays Fern, a woman who loses her house and her family and decides to start a journey to the western United States, living as a modern nomad in her van.
Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field
Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, commemorates Robinson’s prominent role as one of the first Black baseball players to play in Major League Baseball. The biographical film “42” captures Robinson’s first season in the MLB.
Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance
Kathryn Newton from “Big Little Lies” and Kyle Allen from “The Path” star in a teen romance, “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” which will release Feb. 12, on Amazon Prime Video. The film shows the audience a different take on the popular “time loop” storyline.
Fresh Faces: First-year Aspires to Break Into the Film Industry
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Robert Emrich, who talks about his love of filmmaking and music as well as his dream of creating movies.
Film Review: ‘Work It’ Conveys Challenges of High School Students Through Dance
As pop culture sweeps the whole world, more people are taking part in hip-hop and breakdance. “Work It” is especially attractive to viewers during COVID-19, when many are confined inside and eager to move their bodies.
Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism
Looking for a film that will instantly make you smile? Look no further than the tear-jerker that is “The One and Only Ivan.”
Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
“Palm Springs” holds the record for a film’s biggest sale at the Sundance Film Festival, according to IMDb. Viewers are curious to see what “SNL” star Andy Samberg brings to the motion picture.
Film Review: Tom Hanks Tells a Convoy Ship’s Breathtaking Story in ‘Greyhound’
Academy-winning actor Tom Hanks’ latest film, “Greyhound,” was released this July and is one of the many movies that transitioned from the big screen to streaming services during the pandemic. Moviegoers are delighted to see Hanks come back to the screen after he tested positive for COVID-19 in March.
Spanish Professors Share Uruguayan Culture Through Film Screening Event
A night of tango, empanadas and a Uruguayan film is coming to Pepperdine on Oct. 10.
