“Marty Supreme,” an A24 film, is described on the popular site Letterboxd as follows: “Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.” However, the true substance of the film is revealed only upon watching. It was directed by Josh Safdie,...

On April 4, Biola University’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) department hosted their annual Biola Film Festival, an award show in which all current Biola students can submit their work. Films included senior thesis projects, past Biola Films, class projects, music videos, student-made documentaries and...

I once had someone tell me that I shouldn’t watch horror films because they would influence me and fill my head with evil. They asked me how I, as a lifelong horror fan, could possibly enjoy films that contained such dark content. I always found this way of thinking to be faulty; in all the horror...

Disclaimer: this review contains spoilers for “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024). Todd Phillips’ “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the sequel to “Joker” (2019), hit theaters on Oct. 4. A combination of unexpected elements in the film, such as the Joker’s downfall and a musical number, left fans feeling...

Some of the greatest action-packed, romantic and thrilling film scenes of our time wouldn’t have you on the edge of your seat without carefully crafted music moving the story along. In Biola’s new media composition program, music students focus on learning the ins and outs of composing captivating...

Making a feature film as a university student is not an easy task. From juggling college schedules to rallying donors to take a chance on your project, it's a journey that is not for the weak. Most film programs across the country focus on short film projects, generally ranging from five to 20 minutes...

What does it feel like to be an outsider in a place you think you should belong to, where everyone looks like you? Sean Wang, a 30-year-old Taiwanese American filmmaker hailing from Fremont, California, dove into the unique experiences of his childhood that sparked this question in his first feature-length...

After 36 years, Tim Burton returns with a long-awaited sequel, reviving some of his most iconic characters in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara and beloved Bob are reunited in the new film, along with Tim Burton’s recent go-to star for his eerie projects,...

Watching movies is one way to relax after a long day of classes or work. The Impact Film Club provides the opportunity for students who share a love for film to come together as a community and unwind while watching movies.  NEED FOR A FILM COMMUNITY The club was first formed in Spring 2022 by junior...

Biola University offers a variety of clubs that provide students the opportunity to find community while learning new things. Here is a look at some of the clubs that are currently active on campus. UNICYCLE CLUB In the Unicycle Club, students can learn about encouragement, perseverance and balance....

The new semester has begun, and on its heels are several exciting events inviting students to attend and participate. Listed below are a handful of dates to mark in your calendar for events happening throughout this spring semester.  JAN. 16–26: ART LEAGUE’S STUDENT SHOW Art League is hosting...

Without collaboration across the art programs at Biola, individual departments miss out on opportunities for growth, especially Biola’s cinema and media arts program, which lacks the interconnectivity it needs in order to prepare students to thrive in the multi-faceted world of filmmaking. Performing...