As the pumpkins make their way onto porches and candies of every color, shape and size find their way into bowls, I begin to wonder what faces and masks might be haunting houses this Halloween. After some pondering, here are my 2026 Halloween costume predictions.
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From supernatural thrillers to classic slasher movies, two digital media and film professors share their top five horror movie picks for the Halloween season.
For some Baylor students, “Twilight” is more than a vampire romance. It is a childhood favorite, a source of endless debate and now, for a group of students, the foundation of a new campus community.
As the weather gets colder, the spooky decorations go up and the costumes are planned, the perfect movie night looks a little different. It’s time to put away the rom-coms and to prepare to get spooked.
Each professor will approach women in media from a different direction. Dr. Mia Moody will discuss journalism, Dr. Kristi Humphreys will examine television, Dr. Karenna Malavanti will explore women in horror and Dr. Sarah Walden will focus on romance.
In my many years of consuming media, I’ve fallen victim to romanticized ideals numerous times, but they have also made me a self-proclaimed expert on love in fiction. So I have made the ultimate list of the most legendary love stories.
In summary, the movie is a classic for a reason. You go in seeing these characters for who they have been labeled as, but you keep watching to see what is below the surface, and you are rewarded for your time with heartwarming character development.
There are certain “cult classic” movies everyone watches. Yet there are movies that hardly get the same spotlight, despite being just as good. These movies stand out and make an impression despite not having a huge fanbase.
Whether you’re homesick, or just need to feel some comfort, here are four movies that are sure to make you feel cozy. Even though you might not be at home, these movies can make you feel like you’re right there.
From post-apocalyptic sci-fi to “Girls with Guns,” Film & Digital Media Professor Dr. Michael Korpi has taught classes on a variety of topics and interests. However, in the spring of 2026, Korpi will revive a subject he last taught eight years ago – anime.
From childhood traditions to timeless classics, Baylor students and faculty share the Christmas movies they return to every year.
When Netflix finally dropped the trailer for the final season of “Stranger Things” and confirmed the 2025 release date, the realization hit me that it’s been three years since we’ve seen anything new from Hawkins. Many people have moved on or forgotten half the plot by now, but I know I’m still watching.
Instead of a mere modern recreation of the classic monster movie that filmmakers have put out again and again since the first movie directed by J. Searle Dawley in 1910, viewers received an artfully crafted film that will break hearts bit by bit with each passing scene. Or at least, that’s what I experienced.
Regardless of whether you’re looking for a Friday night fright or searching for a new movie, here’s a ranking of the most iconic vampire media.
Like the lyrics of the song used in the trailers, I wanted this movie to “give me something to believe in,” but what I received was a standard, run-of-the-mill action sci-fi movie.
With the resurgence of Y2K fashion, celebrities and downturned stock markets comes spin-offs and remakes of our beloved childhood movies.
The adaptation to the 2015 video game is intriguingly different and well-executed in some aspects, but the plot lost itself as the story unfolded, causing me to leave the theater wondering, “Why?”
What began as a small project funded by a grant from the Waco Indie Film Festival in 2022 has since blossomed into an internationally celebrated work, known as “The Heart of Texas.”
The festival began with an introduction from Senior Lecturer Maverick Moore, who set the stage for the 17 short films from both graduate and undergraduate film students, spanning roughly two hours.
Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the sequel brings back Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff and dives deeper into his world. This time, the long-awaited sequel runs with more humor, emotional moments and a stronger focus on his relationship with his brother, which becomes the heart of the film.
Seven years after its cancelation Daredevil has risen from the grave, with an entirely different set of showrunners. Despite the show’s higher budget, returning cast, CGI, and slick new look. There are still multiple plot holes, and weak storylines that hold it back from being a near-perfect season.
The movie is a Coogler original. It’s the first film he has written and directed that isn’t based on an existing IP or historical event. Essentially, it’s the lovechild of “Blade,” “From Dusk Till Dawn,” and “Lovecraft Country.” “Sinners” intricately weaves together the history, culture and music of the American South, set to a brutal vampire flick.
Released on April 11, this slow-burning psychological thriller doesn’t rely on predictable tropes or recycled plot lines. Instead, it offers something visually striking, emotionally intense and cinematically different. If I could rate it, I’d give it a solid four out of five stars.
I really enjoyed my experience with this one. The reviews seem to be quite polarizing, but I just don’t think the negative reviewers get the vibe that this thing is supposed to be silly and fun.
At its core, Reacher is a power fantasy. It lets its audience imagine a world where injustice doesn’t go unpunished — where a six-foot-three giant like Reacher can show up and save the day whenever needed. It’s this same fantasy that made season one a smash hit years ago. While season three tries to go back to the same basics that made it popular, it unfortunately falls short of the high standard’s set.
I said it on Letterboxd, and I’ll say it again: Do you know how bad of an actor you have to be to actually become more bearable and easier to watch after you’ve turned into an evil old hag?
Alas, Mickey 17 is here, starring Robert Pattinson and… Robert Pattinson? I’ll explain more. But like Bong’s previous films, the social commentary is loud, while still presenting plenty of humor and an entertaining narrative despite some minor plot convenience.
Another year of the Oscars has come and gone and luckily, this year’s award ceremony did not disappoint with its entertaining moments and many well-deserved wins.
Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey recently went viral for their Super Bowl “True Detective” parody ad where they were both calling for a larger investment into Texas film studios. However, like the first season of “True Detective,” things are a lot more complicated, as the money from these investments come with some tight strings attached.
The annual Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival is back with a diverse lineup of films from 22 filmmakers. This festival, held annually for six years now, celebrates creativity and storytelling in all its forms.
