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“Antigone Now” — battling a hopeless darkness

“Antigone Now” — battling a hopeless darkness
Seeing “Antigone Now” as a story of the struggle for mental health.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

Soft atmospheric music with chirping birds played gently in the background as people trickled into Mayers Auditorium. The audience settled into their seats, playbills in hand, eyes cast toward the stage. The room lights dimmed. The stage lights glowed. Four actors strode about the stage with power and...

CMA students watch Sundance films that afflict the comfortable

Biolans dialogue about film, art, politics and religion at the Sundance Film Festival.
Annual festival broadens filmmakers' perspectives.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

The Sundance film festival takes place annually in Park City, Utah, where filmmakers and film-goers experience a full week of watching independent films from across the globe. The intentions behind the most popular films today are loved by fans because they comfort the afflicted. Yet, the Sundance film...

The Montgomery Brothers and their filmmaking journey

The Montgomery brothers
Ethan and Luke Montgomery talk about their artistic sensibilities and storytelling inspirations.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer November 11, 2021

There is rarely a filmmaker that comes along like Steven Spielberg in the ‘80s and ‘90s, who released blockbuster films that stuck in the minds of audiences for their emotional depth and humanistic stories. At Biola, two twin brothers carry that torch to make humanistic stories of their own—Ethan...

Sam Raimi is the ideal director for “Doctor Strange 2”

Sam Raimi is the ideal director for “Doctor Strange 2”
With his stacked filmography, Raimi is the perfect choice for director.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer February 8, 2020

Director Scott Derrickson dropped out from the making of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” this past January because of “creative differences.” Since then, Marvel has been searching for a replacement before production starts in May. It has been reported that famed director Sam Raimi...

GSPD director leaves after five years of service

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Students share ways Stephanie Calley has impacted their time in GSPD.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 18, 2018

“Steph is such a gracious leader that understands that we’re all on this journey,” said Adeline Ting, Global Students Programming & Developmentadministrative assistant and alumna. Stephanie Calley, director of GSPD, is leaving her role of five years with a legacy of praise from GSPD students. “She...

Torrey puts a twist on Shakespeare

Torrey puts a twist on Shakespeare
Student-directed play incorporates comedy into theater.
Isabella Tkachuk, Freelance Writer November 15, 2017

When it comes to the Torrey Honors Institute, time for breaks becomes exceedingly rare. This makes the amount of time and energy that the Torrey Theatre puts into the production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Revised and Abridged” extraordinary. DIFFERENT PORTRAYAL OF SHAKESPEAREAN WORKS The...

“Raw” bites at more than just flesh

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This cannibalism film has a valuable message necessary for everyone, including Christians.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager March 14, 2017
This cannibalism film has a valuable message necessary for everyone, including Christians.

“We Make Movies” shines where it counts

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Matt Tory plays with expectations in his first feature length film.
Robert Heckert, Writer October 4, 2016
Matt Tory plays with expectations in his first feature length film.

“Louder than Bombs” is a quiet masterpiece

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Joachim Trier’s surreal drama pulls at the audience’s heartstrings.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager May 17, 2016
Joachim Trier’s surreal drama pulls at the audience’s heartstrings.

Noteworthy films that contend for glory

This past year has been one of the best for film in recent memory and with award season coming to a close with the Oscars, here are my top 10 movies of 2015.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager February 16, 2016
This past year has been one of the best for film in recent memory and with award season coming to a close with the Oscars, here are my top 10 movies of 2015.