Review | ‘Thunderbolts*’ is Marvel’s deepest project yet
The newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) brings out dark trauma in old and new characters, creating one of the franchise’s most emotional stories in recent memory.
Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk talk “Hell of a Summer”
The co-directors, co-writers and stars of the new comedy-slasher talk location scouting, conceptualizing the film and the production process of their first feature.
Review | Cap’s a Hulkbuster, visuals are lackluster in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 35th film offers great characters but shoddy visual effects.
Chiefs, Eagles, Panthers: Thoughts on Super Bowl LIX
The Chapman community gives The Panther their thoughts on the Big Game, the halftime show and all of the commercials that ran in-between.
‘Y2K’: Kyle Mooney talks directing, the ‘90s, ringing in the millennium
The co-writer and director of the new film sat down with college publications to discuss his directorial debut
‘Max Dagan’ cast and crew take The Panther behind the scenes
The film highlights the importance of having compassion — and the complexities that come with trying to reach that headspace.
Opinion | Three acts to see at the 2024 Joshua Tree Music Festival
The Panther’s Features and Entertainment Editor helps you pinpoint acts to look out for.
Review | Live from Jason Reitman, it’s ‘Saturday Night!’
Reitman and co.'s film is just as bedlam as the behind-the-scenes of its titular program’s debut.
Review | ‘Transformers One’ packs reverence with (almost) every robotic punch
The ‘Transformers’ film is a fun feature that celebrates its titular franchise — this time, in animation form.
Kikuoland: Vocaloid musician Kikuo speaks on his world of music creation, methodology, audience appreciation
In the midst of his “Kikuoland: Go-Round” world tour, the artist sat down with The Panther to discuss his creative processes.
Review | ‘Civil War’ offers a barrage of questions over bullets
Alex Garland’s latest directorial effort is riveting, offering its audience more intriguing questions than straightforward answers.
Review | ‘Dune: Part Two’ is presentationally impressive yet experientially hollow
Contrary to popular opinion, Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction epic left me wandering the desert for the awe-inducing feeling the franchise’s first half provided.
Leah McKendrick returns to Chapman with ‘Scrambled’ screening, Q&A
Following a screening of her film “Scrambled,” Chapman alumna Leah McKendrick stuck around for a Q&A moderated by theater professor John Benitz, which covered the process of telling personal stories and McKendrick’s tips for navigating the industry.
Kevin Quinn talks self-acceptance, finding his voice in new album ‘Real Me’
On Jan. 17, The Panther sat down with actor and singer Kevin Quinn to chat about exploring mental health through music and how his creative endeavors reflect his personal growth.
The Panther’s Picks: Best moments in entertainment, pop culture of 2023
The Panther compiled a list of our staff’s favorite moments surrounding entertainment and pop culture from the past year.
Review | ‘Loki’ season two brings fun, thought-provoking content to Marvel Cinematic Universe
The second season of the Disney+ series “Loki” ups the stakes from its first season, creating a series that is fun, enjoyable, dramatic and intense.
Chloé Zhao reflects on career during Dodge College Master Class
The acclaimed director visited the Folino Theater for a Master Class where she discussed her career as a filmmaker and the making of her Oscar-winning feature “Nomadland.”
John Musker gives behind-the-scenes presentation of short film “I’m Hip!”
The Disney director presented his short film “I’m Hip!” to Chapman students, faculty and other guests while explaining aspects of its production and its numerous easter eggs. Musker is known for co-directing Disney classics such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and “Hercules.”
Review | Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl-adapted short film series is both creatively stimulating and exhausting
While offering impressive aesthetics that the director is known for, Wes Anderson’s shorts struggle to overcome creative hurdles.
Fall Master Class series kicks off with veteran producer Jeremy Thomas
Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas (left) visited Chapman’s Digital Media Arts Center to discuss his career and to provide insight and advice to students. He is known for his work on “The Last Emperor,” “Naked Lunch” and “Crash.”