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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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”...

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...

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...