The most award-worthy speeches of the 96th Academy Awards ceremony
The Panther breaks down the most memorable acceptance speeches from the winners at this year’s event.
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.
From Sims 4 theater to Latin club: Celine Song shares her past lives at master class
Director Celine Song paid a visit to Chapman on Feb. 21, where she discussed her playwriting endeavors and how she injected her own life into the story of her Academy Award-nominated film “Past Lives.”. The film is nominated for Best Picture.
Review | Is ‘One Day’ out of focus? Nope, it’s just my tears
“One Day” is the new ‘Normal People.’ Actors Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall portray the friends-to-lovers trope to perfection in the most romantic and heartbreaking love story Netflix has ever produced.
Hi, Barbie!: America Ferrera visits Dodge for Master Class
On Feb. 20, Academy Award-nominated actress America Ferrera took the Folino Theater stage with Chapman professor Scott Feinberg to share insight into her career and the art of perseverance.
Dave Boyle talks fun challenges of shinobi family drama ‘House of Ninjas’
Director, co-executive producer and writer Dave Boyle sat down with The Panther to discuss the release of his new show “House of Ninjas,” available to stream on Netflix.
Review | Not even psychic powers could have seen this disaster coming in ‘Madame Web’
Director S. J. Carson swings and misses with the latest Marvel movie starring Dakota Johnson, “Madame Web.”
And the Oscar goes to… Casting!: The Academy adds new category for 98th ceremony
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced casting directors are now eligible for Oscars starting in 2026.
Alexander Payne, Kevin Tent talk growing up together in the editing booth
Director Alexander Payne and editor Kevin Tent held a masterclass in the Folino Theater on Feb. 12, where they spoke about the despair of aspiring filmmakers, the importance of having interests outside of film and adding squirrels into cinema.
Robert Morgan blurs lines between stop-motion and horror in new film
The director and writer of ‘Stopmotion’ spoke to The Panther about his inspiration for the film, the eerie art form of stop-motion animation and why he believes it naturally lends itself to the horror genre.
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.
TikTok hears sounds of silence after Universal Music Group pulls music from app
After UMG removed the music of all its artists from the TikTok app, users and content creators have noticed a massive change in their viewing experience.
Review | ‘The Sweet East’ is an intimate epoch of oddities and Americana
Cinematographer Sean Price Williams’ directorial debut takes a bleak look into the more unique pockets of American culture through a grubby aesthetic and an elusive protagonist.
Chapman students celebrate independent cinema at Sundance Film Festival
Chapman students who attended the 40th annual Sundance Film Festival sat down with The Panther to recall the films they watched, the films they missed and the celebrities they encountered walking down Main Street in Park City, Utah.
Review | Henry Cavill’s haircut isn’t the worst part of ‘Argylle’
Matthew Vaughn’s spy thriller “Argylle” falls flat despite a stacked cast and stunning action sequences.
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.
Seth MacFarlane, Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan explore origins of the Thunder Buddies in ‘Ted’ prequel series
On Dec. 12, The Panther attended two virtual roundtables with the creatives behind Peacock’s “Ted” to discuss the show’s innovative technological filmmaking, the series’ relationship to the source material and drawing upon real life for authenticity.
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.
Lights, camera, back to action: SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP ratify deal
On Dec. 5, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced that their deal with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) was ratified after 118 days on strike.
Emerald Fennell wants audiences to squirm with new film “Saltburn”
On Nov. 30, three-time Emmy nominee and Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell joined a theater full of students excited to see her newest film “Saltburn” and hear the motivation behind the art in the Q&A that followed.