Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. On the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths and Virtues Test, one of the listed virtues is courage. I have taken this test in a few psychology courses, and while the ranking differs slightly every time, courage has always … [Read more...] about Opinion: Courage Takes Many Forms
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Music Biopics Emerge in Film World
From "Bohemian Rhapsody" to "Rocketman" to cinema's most recent "A Complete Unknown," musician biopics have been on the rise in the film world. Yet, this genre of films goes back further than our recent portrayals by Timothée Chalamet or Austin Butler, including "Selena" from 1997 and "Amadeus" from 1984.Biopics centered around musicians are no stranger to the screen, but … [Read more...] about Music Biopics Emerge in Film World
PCH History is 21 Miles of Controversy
Editor’s note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, “PCH: A Perfect Storm” to encapuslate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about PCH History is 21 Miles of Controversy
Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I did not grow up with horror movies, and before I started exploring the genre, I thought I would hate them. I figured horror movies were mostly unrelenting sequences of jump scares and intensely disturbing images, and I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear
Opinion: The Coming-of-Age Genre Needs a Change
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. American film and television, especially that which is geared at young people, works its way into everyday discussion at a remarkable pace. Phrases like “XOXO Gossip Girl” and the “thirteenth reason” … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Coming-of-Age Genre Needs a Change
