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Best picture nods in brief

"The Reader," "Milk," "Frost/Nixon," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" are all in the running for the 2009 Oscar Award.
January 28, 2009
"The Reader," "Milk," "Frost/Nixon," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" are all in the running for the 2009 Oscar Award.

Biola professor Barry Krammes showcases newest art project

Barry Krammes, Biola art professor and former department chair, greats gallery attendees and reconnects with friends at the opening reception of his show, "Morality," Tuesday, Jan. 27. Photo by Kelsey Heng
Barry Krammes' theatre project titled "Morality" is the first art show of the semester featuring beautiful assemblage artwork. The work on display now features topics of morality, including calamities, earthly delights, longing, innocence, and insanity. All pieces are made from mixed media assemblage and have been in production since 2004. For a closer look at the opening reception of the show check out the gallery.
January 28, 2009
Barry Krammes' theatre project titled "Morality" is the first art show of the semester featuring beautiful assemblage artwork. The work on display now features topics of morality, including calamities, earthly delights, longing, innocence, and insanity. All pieces are made from mixed media assemblage and have been in production since 2004. For a closer look at the opening reception of the show check out the gallery.

“Benjamin Button”: a darker “Forrest Gump”

"Benjamin Button" is darker than "Forrest Gump," but the two films have many similaries, including a deep love for the South, strong "Mama" characters and a romance between a simple-minded man and a constantly-changing woman.
David Fincher's “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” has a sentimental take on the thesis of last year's Best Picture winner, “No Country for Old Men.”
January 26, 2009
David Fincher's “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” has a sentimental take on the thesis of last year's Best Picture winner, “No Country for Old Men.”

Best picture nods in brief

The best of the nominated films, "Slumdog Millionaire" creates a fantasy within the harsh settings of Dickensian poverty, and fills it with uplifting magic and crowd-pleasing sentiment.
"The Reader," "Milk," "Frost/Nixon," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" are all in the running for the 2009 Oscar Award.
January 26, 2009
"The Reader," "Milk," "Frost/Nixon," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" are all in the running for the 2009 Oscar Award.

A glance at Sundance

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A group of Biola students spent a week in Utah screening films at the world-famous Sundance Film Festival. The annual trip is a chance for cinema / media arts majors to get inspiration and -- if they're lucky -- funding for their own productions. Follow their experiences and favorite movie moments ...
January 24, 2009
A group of Biola students spent a week in Utah screening films at the world-famous Sundance Film Festival. The annual trip is a chance for cinema / media arts majors to get inspiration and -- if they're lucky -- funding for their own productions. Follow their experiences and favorite movie moments ...

There’s little “Doubt” that many awards are on the way

“Doubt” is a film for everyone to see, discuss and celebrate, regardless of philosophical or religious beliefs.
One of the best things about a great film is when easy answers are not supplied and viewers are left to wrestle with things long after the film is done. One such film is John Patrick Shanley’s adaptation of his own Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Doubt.”
December 12, 2008
One of the best things about a great film is when easy answers are not supplied and viewers are left to wrestle with things long after the film is done. One such film is John Patrick Shanley’s adaptation of his own Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Doubt.”

“Deuce”: Comic shop crime story makes for innovative Biola Film

 “Deuce,” this semester’s Biola Film, shows how characters’ prior choices lead to a comic book store holdup. The film is written and directed by junior Shelbey Hunt and produced by junior Casey Manley.  The next Biola Film goes into production over interterm. Photo by Courtesy: Shelbey Hunt
Two fanboys hang out in a brightly decorated comic shop, debating the merits of Spiderman’s choices and the chance to do something different. Their hangout spot is innocuous and random enough, and apparently, that is exactly why a mysterious gunman chooses the comic shop, of all places, to hold up.
December 12, 2008
Two fanboys hang out in a brightly decorated comic shop, debating the merits of Spiderman’s choices and the chance to do something different. Their hangout spot is innocuous and random enough, and apparently, that is exactly why a mysterious gunman chooses the comic shop, of all places, to hold up.

“Frost/Nixon” brings a new perspective on historic interviews

'Frist/Nixon', directed by Ron Howard, is a political adaptation of the drama of President Nixon in summer 1977 and the inclusive interview that led to him having to end his presidency.
Politics and entertainment are in a collision, and where is credible journalism to be found in all this? Ron Howard’s film recalls the days when the prospect of a talk show host interviewing an ex-president was considered to be absolutely absurd. How could anyone expect a talk show host to play hardball with Richard Nixon when all they’ve had practice with is pitching softballs?
December 9, 2008
Politics and entertainment are in a collision, and where is credible journalism to be found in all this? Ron Howard’s film recalls the days when the prospect of a talk show host interviewing an ex-president was considered to be absolutely absurd. How could anyone expect a talk show host to play hardball with Richard Nixon when all they’ve had practice with is pitching softballs?

“Ballast” finds strength in characters

"Ballast" is a 2008 film directed by Lance Hammer that won the awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography at the 2008 Sundance Festival.
Movie megaplexes are filled today with films that have elaborate plots and clear narrative, but “Ballast” is a story about character. The film portrays a simple story woven together by fascinating and nuanced characters. Writer-director Lance Hammer has created an indie triumph in the character-driven classic, “Ballast.”
December 5, 2008
Movie megaplexes are filled today with films that have elaborate plots and clear narrative, but “Ballast” is a story about character. The film portrays a simple story woven together by fascinating and nuanced characters. Writer-director Lance Hammer has created an indie triumph in the character-driven classic, “Ballast.”

“Australia” reminiscent of Hollywood films of old

"Australia" is a romance directed by Baz Luhrmann set in northern Australia before World War II.
There’s a band of disgruntled filmgoers out there who miss the way movies used to be. Hollywood was once a land of Selznicks, Mayers and Bogarts. A cigar-chomping executive from the golden era would have easily accepted the pitch for Baz Luhrmann’s new epic film, “Australia.” I can just imagine, “Forget the script, just get me the best attractive leads in town, get them to kiss in the rain in Technicolor, throw in some airplanes dropping bombs, bring me DeMille and we got ourselves a picture!”
December 5, 2008
There’s a band of disgruntled filmgoers out there who miss the way movies used to be. Hollywood was once a land of Selznicks, Mayers and Bogarts. A cigar-chomping executive from the golden era would have easily accepted the pitch for Baz Luhrmann’s new epic film, “Australia.” I can just imagine, “Forget the script, just get me the best attractive leads in town, get them to kiss in the rain in Technicolor, throw in some airplanes dropping bombs, bring me DeMille and we got ourselves a picture!”

Story of first gay councilmen sheds historical light on current political landscape

Sean Penn plays Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's new period piece, "Milk." Set in San Francisco in the 1970s, the film portrays Milk's bid for political office.
History contains certain stories about people, issues and movements that should be told, regardless of controversy. One such story is the compelling story of the first gay man elected to high political office, Harvey Milk. After many years and attempts at making a feature film on this story, Gus Van Sant, one of the greatest living artistic and cinematic masters, brings Milk’s story to the screen, in “Milk.”
December 5, 2008
History contains certain stories about people, issues and movements that should be told, regardless of controversy. One such story is the compelling story of the first gay man elected to high political office, Harvey Milk. After many years and attempts at making a feature film on this story, Gus Van Sant, one of the greatest living artistic and cinematic masters, brings Milk’s story to the screen, in “Milk.”

Web Serials finds success by bringing free, quality entertainment online

"Cataclysmo" has run for two seasons and stars senior Chris Hartwell and 2008 alumnus Brian Walton.  Photo by Webserials/ Courtesy
The writers’ strike of 2007 left countless people with an empty feeling inside. For many, favorite shows were ended, put on hiatus, or simply forgotten. To fill the void, numerous reality programs sprang forth to try to keep us entertained. It was a dark time. However, amidst the confusion, a small, humble company was already shaking things up.
December 2, 2008
The writers’ strike of 2007 left countless people with an empty feeling inside. For many, favorite shows were ended, put on hiatus, or simply forgotten. To fill the void, numerous reality programs sprang forth to try to keep us entertained. It was a dark time. However, amidst the confusion, a small, humble company was already shaking things up.