Art by Christine Nelson Pepperdine is known for its FOMO, or “fear of missing out” culture. There is an unnecessary level of anxiety surrounding social plans because of the worry that there is another event happening somewhere else at the same time that will be missed. If you stay in for a night, all your friends may make valuable memories without you or do something … [Read more...] about Warning: TV May Induce FOMO
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Film Buffs Should be Aware of These Classics
Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros StudioDespite significant technological advancements, one question holds true to this day: How much do you know about film? Much of the media content modern audiences view owe their success to iconic Hollywood films, specifically the techniques utilized and the legacy the films left. The name of the game is quotability, and as they say, … [Read more...] about Film Buffs Should be Aware of These Classics
Stream Three Films For Interests Across the Spectrum
Summer doesn’t have to end just yet. Here are a few end-of-summer choices from Netflix Instant. Crime Thriller: “Kill Me Three Times” (2015) Simon Pegg (“The World’s End”), Alice Braga (“Predators”) and Sullivan Stapleton (“300: Rise of an Empire”) star in this darkly hilarious tale of plans gone astray in the Land … [Read more...] about Stream Three Films For Interests Across the Spectrum
Exploring the underuse of Philo
Photo courtesy of philo.zendesk.comCampus-wide television access has changed drastically in the past few years. As more and more students choose to watch television on their laptops, differing wishes of what students should be provided arose. Within that, students called for a more evolved access to television. Housing had to experiment with different providers as the previous … [Read more...] about Exploring the underuse of Philo
It’s Always Funny in Philadelphia
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is TV’s best show, without a shadow of a doubt. The series takes a look at the debauchery of The Gang, composed of Mac, Dennis, Dee, Charlie and Frank. The gist is The Gang getting into trouble by attempting to pull off the most insane and impossible schemes. “Sunny” is the best show on television because … [Read more...] about It’s Always Funny in Philadelphia
