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“The Broken Hearts Gallery” takes a fresh, fun look at romance and adulthood

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The Selena Gomez-produced film speaks to the complications of love and the beauty of art.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer September 15, 2020

One of the first movies to return to theaters since quarantine, “The Broken Hearts Gallery” is a sweet, often hilarious glimpse into the lives of young adults as they try to manage work, friendships and the inevitability of heartbreak. Focusing on the life and career of Lucy Gulliver, played by Geraldine...

The best 2020 quarantine releases for your fall playlist

This year proves that isolation is a breeding ground for creativity. Here is how to take something good from it.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 12, 2020

“Dark Lane Demo Tapes” by Drake  It is no surprise that Drake’s latest release is gritty and melodic, leaving audiences with a satisfying auditory experience. Particularly delightful is the “Chicago Freestyle (feat. Giveon).” The album also features TikTok hit “Toosie Slide.”  “THE...

Summer 2020’s must-see quarantine movies

Graphic by Lauren McBride
Find some of the summer’s best films on your favorite streaming platforms.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer September 10, 2020

The summer of 2020 has not been a fantastic one for the film industry. Due to the coronavirus, theaters have been shut down globally, making weekend outings to the theater an impossibility. But for avid movie-goers, the following films can be found at either your local drive-in or on your favorite streaming...

“Zeros” is an instrumental and lyrical masterpiece

“Zeros” is an instrumental and lyrical masterpiece
Declan McKenna makes a phenomenal return with his sophomore album.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 8, 2020

In his latest creation, “Zeros,” young singer and musician Declan McKenna covers topics of societal issues, the effects of technology on the mind and how change influences people. An evidently very personal piece, this follow-up to McKenna’s 2017 album “What Do You Think About the Car?” is...

Remembering Chadwick Boseman

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Though Boseman’s career has come to an untimely close, his impact continues both on-screen and off.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 5, 2020

Actor Chadwick Boseman spent his career working on many important films, fighting for diversity and rising up in the Hollywood ranks. However, he was more than just an actor, as he also helped to cheer up children battling cancer through the “Make a Wish” program. Diagnosed with stage III colon cancer...

“Bill And Ted Face the Music” is a fun, absurd ‘80s reboot

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Audiences return to the bizarre time travel adventures that sustained the series since 1989.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer September 3, 2020

After the release of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” the dysfunctional duo returns for the third and final installment of the iconic ‘80s music-based series, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. With both nods to the past and plenty of updated references and scenarios, director Dean Parisot...

Cinema and media arts welcomes Dean Tom Halleen

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Tom Halleen brings decades of industry experience to the program.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 1, 2020

In the midst of unexpected circumstances and the stresses of a changing world, film students at Biola University still have much to look forward to this semester. This summer, the School of Cinema and Media Arts welcomed Tom Halleen as its founding dean. With over 30 years of experience in the television...

Film students close out COVID-19-challenged semester

[Left to right] Ben Skinner and Britt Skinner act in cinema and media arts major Graham Skinner's short film “Rookie.”
Quarantine forces filmmakers to exercise creativity.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 2, 2020

From seeking out family members as actors to shooting video on iPhones, film students have been forced to “make do with what they have.” In addition, some have had to bid summer projects adieu in hopes of returning to them in the fall. But the outcomes of quarantine have not all been negative. The...

The most underrated films to stream during quarantine

The most underrated films to stream during quarantine
Catch these must-see flicks on Hulu and Netflix.
Emily Coffey, Kayla Santos, and Lauren McBride April 30, 2020

“Blue Valentine” (Netflix) A hidden gem starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, “Blue Valentine” follows the story of a married couple whose relationship is caught in a downward spiral. The film employs beautiful color symbolism as the scenes jump back and forth in time, displaying the...

Other Lives releases a sonic adventure

Embark on a musical journey with this wandering album.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 28, 2020

On April 24, Other Lives released their long-awaited fourth album, “For Their Love,” after five years of near-silence. A triumphant comeback, it features a theatric, James Bond end-credits feel, opening to lush musical landscapes that transport the listener. SOUND OF THEIR LIVES “Sound Of Violence”...

Conservatory students experience setbacks due to COVID-19

Conservatory students experience setbacks due to COVID-19
Changes to one-on-one instruction and group rehearsals present unique challenges.
Emily Coffey and Kayla Santos April 25, 2020

Amid the chaos of the coronavirus, Conservatory students have adapted to online education. Music majors are reeling the effects of the switch, as physical presence is an integral part of the musical learning process. But with some patience and creativity, students and professors alike are overcoming...

Biola Film Festival rebrands as Guerrilla Student Film Festival

Biola Film Festival rebrands as Guerrilla Student Film Festival
The annual event moves to an online format due to COVID-19.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 23, 2020

This year marks the first year that the Biola Film Festival acts independently from the university, rebranding as the Guerrilla Student Film Festival, named after the Guerrilla Film Society club, which formed on campus in 2001 but is now defunct.  Having planned to launch First Glance—an event...