Throughout the last three months, producers released three movie remakes or adaptations of previously made films. With “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “Wonka” and “Mean Girls” all hitting the screens within weeks of one another, students expressed their opinions on the lack of originality within the world of … [Read more...] about Movie Remakes Disappoint Audience Expectations
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15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films
The 15th annual ReelStories Film Festival took place on campus on the evening of Feb. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. The festival’s theme for this year was “storytelling is connection,” which is meant to show the connection that storytelling bridges between all aspects of life, the selection committee said. Students, filmmakers and other members of the community entered the event … [Read more...] about 15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films
Opinion: Media Portrayal of OCD Should Promote Knowledge, Not Misinformation
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Trigger Warning: references to intrusive thoughts, violence and self-harm OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a common colloquialism used to refer to an individual’s aversion to germs, an unhealthy need to keep … [Read more...] about Opinion: Media Portrayal of OCD Should Promote Knowledge, Not Misinformation
Good News: Tim Burton Characters Make Season Warm
"There's an empty place in my bones, that calls out for something unknown," Jack Skellington sings in "Jack's Lament" from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Held in my heart, this lyric has always inspired me to run after my dreams and go beyond what is expected in life. Director and artist Tim Burton has always made me feel I am a part of his fantasy worlds. From a young age, … [Read more...] about Good News: Tim Burton Characters Make Season Warm
Opinion: Visit Movie Theaters
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 have always loved seeing movies in the theater. The first film I can remember watching in the movie theater was "Ponyo," and I was instantly dazzled by the whole experience. Picking out candy, popcorn and a fun drink … [Read more...] about Opinion: Visit Movie Theaters
