Chadwick Boseman, an American actor known for his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in the movie “42” (2013), James Brown in “Get on Up” (2014) and Black Panther in “Black Panther” (2018), died from colon cancer Aug. 29 at age 43. Participating in theater in high school, Boseman attended Howard University in Washington D.C. to further […]
Category: Movies
Live-action ‘Mulan’ released to Disney+
The world has been put on hold in many ways because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with restaurants, gyms and movie theaters closed, many organizations are finding ways to provide for their customers. One example is Disney’s release of the new live-action remake of “Mulan.” This is a classic Disney cartoon loved by many and Disney […]
AMC theaters begin to reopen in select locations
AMC Theatres began its staggered reopening on Aug. 20 in multiple different states across the country by offering 15-cent movies on opening day. The national movie theater chain announced in August that it would begin opening some of the locations following state and local guidelines. Theatres nationwide closed up all business in order to comply […]
Film student juggles music, school and family
Mat Layton, sophomore film major at California Baptist University, works to balance school, his family and a life of recording and performing original music under the alias Tru Crime. Both of Layton’s parents come from Sicilian and Italian roots and Layton said this inspired the name Tru Crime. “It’s like a play on the old […]
New Batman teaser leaves viewers conflicted
Films about Batman, the unexpected vigilante, typically excite superhero fans. However, Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” movie featuring Robert Pattinson has been met with low audience anticipation. According to Variety, the movie is likely to be delayed because of the COVID-19 outbreak’s effects on movie productions. The film is now expected to come out on June […]
Film industry adjusts to COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 is leading California Baptist University students to rely on the entertainment industry to fill their time. However, many movie makers are hurting as production has halted and movie theaters remain closed amid government mandates to avoid large gatherings. Big blockbuster films such as “A Quiet Place 2,” “Tenet,” “Wonder Woman 1984,” […]
‘Hamilton’ film heads to movie theaters
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer of the famous musical “Hamilton,” (2015) recently announced that his beloved musical representing the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will become a movie in fall of 2021. Miranda wrote “Hamilton,” which won 11 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for drama, intending for it to be performed in front […]
We need more optimistic sci-fi
Science fiction is often used as a mirror to society, showing us our flaws and our fear of what the future might look like if we make errors; it is a warning about what might be if we keep going down dangerous paths. While the cautionary tale is an important subset of sci-fi, the genre […]
Crime shows see increase on streaming platforms
Netflix released its latest addition to the growing genre of true crime documentaries, which are rising in popularity. “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez,” released Jan. 15, takes a look at the infamous case of a football star-turnedconvict, which happened back in 2011. As soon as this documentary reached users of the streaming service, […]
Editor’s Review on You: Season 2
To the excitement of their subscribers everywhere, Netflix released season two of the limited series “You” Dec. 26, 2019. Ever since its initial release on Sept. 9, 2018, the exciting crime drama has drawn a large audience of binge watchers. The second season of “You” continues to focus on the main antihero, Joe, an obsessive […]