Four journalists killed in Ukraine by Russian forces
Two American journalists and two Ukrainian journalists are dead as a result of violence from Russian troops.
'Don't watch the next episode without me!'
The commitment, and oftentimes struggle, to watching television with your significant other haunts students in relationships.
A ‘Fresh’ take on modern dating with Sebastian Stan, Daisy Edgar-Jones
A March 3 college roundtable with actors Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones shed light on the process of filming their new movie “Fresh,” a genre-blending social critique that defies typical romantic comedy tropes.
Netflix's ‘Cat Burglar’: a break from ‘Black Mirror’
From the producers of “Black Mirror” comes “Cat Burglar,” an interactive short that contrasts “Black Mirror”s interactive movie, “Bandersnatch.”
Finding creativity in the ‘creative industries’
Some alumni of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts find themselves struggling to keep their creative spark alive when entering the film industry.
'Heart Candies Taste Like Chalk' emphasizes the bitter truth of homophobia
This student short film, which will be released in May, strives to promote diversity on and off-screen by sharing a true story about an LGBTQ+ relationship.
Director Rob Schroeder discusses first feature film, ‘Ultrasound’
Bouncing between producers and a fluctuating budget, the skies finally began to clear up when the filming of “Ultrasound,” wrapped in March 2020.
Review | ‘Flee’ is a heartbreaking and humbling collection of memories
The Academy Award nominated film “Flee” depicts the journey of an Afghan refugee looking back on the external and internal struggles faced in his search for home.
Love it or hate it, 'Euphoria' is too popular to avoid
The HBO series “Euphoria,” which is currently in its second season, showcases teen drug use, domestic violence and nudity — with viewers having disagreeing opinions on its ethics.
Dodge students compete as finalists in Coca-Cola commercial competition
Co-directors May-Lynn Le, a junior screenwriting and film production double major, and Kaylen Ng, a junior creative producing major, filmed their commercial “Movie Hopping” as finalists in the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films competition.
San Diego band, almost monday, kicks off first-ever tour at Santa Ana’s Constellation Room
After their live shows were canceled in 2021 due to the pandemic, up-and-coming band almost monday, is officially on the road for the first time to deliver their uplifting pop-rock sound to a larger audience.
Preview | Billy Bob Thornton Master Class will explore beyond his gritty performances
Viewers will get to know the artist behind the character at a Feb. 23 virtual Master Class with Billy Bob Thornton through Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.
A kid's worst nightmare: watching your parents date
HBO Max's new reality show “My Mom, Your Dad” gives children of divorce the opportunity to spy on their parents, matchmake their new love life and meddle their dates.
Super Bowl Sunday commercials, halftime show are middle ground for football fans, cynics
Though the Super Bowl attracts an audience of enthusiastic football fans, the commercials and halftime show bring in an audience of their own.
Winners, losers, snubs: Chapman community reacts to 2022 Oscar nominations
Students and faculty react to the winners and snubs of the full list of Academy Award nominations named Feb. 8.
Review | Romantic comedy goals meet fiction in ‘People We Meet on Vacation’
TikTok's book community gawks over romance novels, with “People We Meet on Vacation” being a fan-favorite.
Review | Romantic comedy ‘Marry Me’ debuts just in time for Valentine's Day
Kat Coiro’s “Marry Me” is a 2000s style romantic comedy with a social media edge.
Review | ‘Belle’ is a sublime melodrama for the digital age
Renowned director Mamoru Hosoda’s spectacular new animated feature presents one of the most thoughtful adaptations in years. Photo collage by DANIEL PEARSON, Photo Editor
Dodge’s new Digital Workflow class gets technical
Frederick Bourbon’s new experimental course in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts aims to familiarize students with the nitty-gritty of post-production workflow.
'The perfect storm': Peloton's downhill ride of heartache
Peloton stock suffers after two characters on different television shows suffer heart attacks, but a solution might simply be better public relations.