Review | For Stray Kids, living the ‘ROCK-STAR’ life is worth the challenges
K-pop boy group Stray Kids released their newest EP, “ROCK-STAR” on Nov. 10, revealing the ups and downs of fame.
Review | ‘The Holdovers’ should be your new Christmas classic
Director Alexander Payne’s new film “The Holdovers” encapsulates the Christmas spirit through laugh-out-loud comedy and loveable characters.
Oliver Stone keeps it candid at Master Class
On Nov. 15, three-time Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone joined a Chapman audience in the Folino Theater for a Master Class moderated by Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Dean Stephen Galloway.
Creatives behind ‘Saltburn’ talk opulent world-building, aspect ratios and genius of Emerald Fennell
On Oct. 13, The Panther sat down with production designer Suzie Davies, cinematographer Linus Sandgren, composer Anthony Willis and set decorator Charlotte Dirickx to talk about the making of their upcoming film “Saltburn,” released on Nov. 17.
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.
Chapman colleges host screening, discussion of professor’s documentary on young woman with rare disorder
Three Chapman colleges, Dodge, Crean and Wilkinson hosted a screening and discussion of the documentary “Queen Moorea” as part of Wilkinson’s “Engaging the World” lecture series, which is focusing on health equity this year.
Review | “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a baffling mess for fans, casuals
After several years of delays, the popular indie-horror game series finally made its motion picture debut. However, there are several flaws with the film that will turn away even the strongest of fans.
Karma Carr is more than just girl dinner
Chapman’s own Karma Carr is the creator of the viral TikTok sound and trend “girl dinner.” But there is more to her than this jingle: she’s a triple threat.
King of comedy Judd Apatow returns to Chapman University
On Oct. 25, the comedic filmmaker joined Chapman professor Jill Condon and an audience of students for a conversation about his career and the advice he has for aspiring filmmakers. The Master Class followed a screening of his 2015 romantic-comedy film “Trainwreck.”
Review | Taylor Swift’s old music never goes out of style
In a mission to own her entire discography, award-winning artist Taylor Swift re-released her most popular album, “1989,” on Oct. 27, which included five new songs in addition to her 2014 hits.
Chapman community grieves the loss of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
The television and movie actor passed away at his home on Oct. 28 after a drowning accident. Chapman students and faculty shared their fond memories of Perry’s work.
Review | Sofia Coppola shows the colder side of Elvis’s burning love in ‘Priscilla’
“Priscilla,” directed by Sofia Coppola, tells the story of Priscilla Presley’s doomed relationship with rockstar Elvis Presley, while being a moving tribute to girlhood and female freedom.
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.”
Review | Work-life balance doesn’t exist in Chloe Domont’s new film ‘Fair Play’
Chloe Domont’s erotic new thriller depicts the trope we all know and hate: sexism in the workplace and men becoming insecure in their masculinity when a woman steps into a position of power over them.
Taylor Swift-ly breaks records with The Eras Tour film
Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated concert movie was released earlier this month and is already taking over the box office as the all-time highest-grossing concert film in the United States.
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 | Third season of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ leaves this Arconiac disappointed
While the core trio of amateur crime podcasters remains a bright spot, the third season of “Only Murders in the Building” pairs a disjointed supporting cast with a lackluster murder mystery to create a forgettable season.
Opera Chapman gets spooky with ‘Fright Night’
Opera Chapman combines music and characters from Halloween classics such as “Hocus Pocus,” “Into the Woods” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with older famous operas in this modern take on the medium.
Video game ‘Sect Machina’ is a product of perseverance
After nearly getting scrapped on two different occasions, a group of video game minor students released the demo version of their video game “Sect Machina.” The game is set in a world overtaken by spiders, and users play as the last remaining butterfly.
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.