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.
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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.
Animation is an art that needs to be protected and embraced. Some stories simply can only be told through animation. It requires a perfect blend of art and sound, and anything less would be an insult to its art and story. Sometimes you have to respect an original creation for how it was made and leave it at that.
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.
“Companion” struggled to find its identity. It’s a jack of all trades in the sense that it fits into a ton of different genres, but it truly was the master of none. It wasn’t scary enough to be horror, wasn’t funny enough for comedy, wasn’t romantic enough. Any genre you’d think of — it wasn’t enough.
As the 97th Academy Awards approaches, the eagerly anticipated ceremony on March 2 will bring monumental shifts in film. From “Anora” to “The Brutalist,” this year’s lineup will surely be the first of many changes within movie creation.
While the Waco Independent Film Festival hosts multiple events each year for film enthusiasts, they wanted to work with KWBU to create a space where the community of Waco could gather for the simple pleasure of enjoying a film. After the movie, everyone, no matter the background, could join in the conversation.
If you’re a fan of thoughtful, artistic movies, even if you don’t like horror, this is a movie you won’t want to skip out on.
What happens when you mix Y2K hysteria, campy death scenes and a cameo from The Kid Laroi? You get “Y2K,” a time capsule of chaotic fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This movie blends nostalgia, humor and a dash of absurdity into an unforgettable cinematic experience.
“We don’t want to do research without our students,” Carbonara said. “If our students can’t benefit at the undergraduate level as well as the graduate level, we don’t want to be a part of it.”
My favorite films are those that leave me thinking long after I walk out of the theater. When it’s a borderline low-budget film ($10 million) like “Heretic,” which released in theaters Nov. 8, the thoughtfulness makes it all the more impressive.
Much like the rest of the College of Arts and Sciences in October, the Film and Digital Media department is abuzz with classes, screenings and filmmaking. For those in other departments, filmmaking may seem like more fun than it is toil. But even just a five-minute film can take weeks and even months of work, according to Waco senior Avery Ballmann.
“Greatness is subjective to some degree,” Kendrick said. “But to me, it’s the effectiveness of what they create. So if Steven Spielberg is trying to create a film that’s going to move you emotionally in a certain way or get you to feel or think about certain things, and he does that effectively, there’s a kind of greatness and that’s hard to do.”
This film is a romantic fast-burn that catches flame quickly and captures the strange nature of how time unfolds. We all live within the construct of time, and the film serves as a reminder of that — to live as much as we can while we can.
Some may find it an inspiring reflection on the nature of civilization, while others may be frustrated by its narrative inconsistencies. However you feel about it, I think the film did its job.
I typically am a sucker for musicals — “La La Land” and “Moulin Rouge!” being some of my favorites. However, both of those films provided both a compelling narrative and emotional interest — aspects that were absent from this sequel.
“The movie had such a vast impact,” Deonath said. “I really don’t think people understood the depth of what Elvis actually did for pop culture, and the music industry.”
I’m sorry, but nobody needs or wants a “Frozen” or “Moana” cinematic universe. Get over it.
I’m not going to lie — I walked into the Waco Cinemark with expectations for this movie that weren’t exactly positive. Based on comments from friends and on social media about themes of supposed glorification of domestic violence in the film and simply knowing Colleen Hoover’s reputation for raunchy romances, I wasn’t expecting “It Ends With Us” to be my cup of tea — and it really wasn’t.
Whether you’re an upcoming freshman with no prior experience with CAE credits or a rising senior frantically attempting to fulfill the requirements before graduation, there is no shortage of opportunities from all across the board to either get a headstart or cap off your CAE journey before walking the stage!
From teaching at Baylor and authoring almost 30 books to preaching at churches around the world, there are not many fields where Dr. Greg Garrett does not have his foot in the door.
Every time a new movie adaptation rolls around, you can’t escape the criticisms that come with it. Everywhere you turn, you hear, “The book was better,” “They’re going to butcher the story by turning it into a movie” or “Did you hear that they aren’t including [insert character] in the movie?” And honestly, it’s getting a little old.
The first-ever “Waco Block Party” is coming downtown this weekend for three days full of music, movies, podcasts and crafts. It will be free and family-friendly, taking place all day Thursday through Saturday at 500 Washington Ave.
Baylor in New Zealand, a faculty-led summer study abroad program, has increased its course offerings this year to include both English and film classes. The deadline to apply is March 1, and students who are interested can attend the Study Abroad Fair from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Barfield Drawing Room.
Gladstone was the first indigenous actress nominated for best actress in a motion picture at the Golden Globes. The actress has racked up a number of awards nominations this year and is bound to make a statement at the Oscars as well.
What do ancient Greek figures such as Phaethon and Arachne have to do with us today, and why should we pay attention to the lessons they learned? These are the questions that Emmy-nominated film producer and Baylor professor SJ Murray seeks to answer in her newly-founded nonprofit, “The Greats Story Lab.”
For years, franchises in the movie and entertainment industries were considered a safe bet for producers and investors to make money. Recently, however, major cinematic universes have begun to weigh down on the industry, as many people want more creative and ambitious films instead.
Based on her personal memoir, “Priscilla” highlights the untold story of Priscilla Presley from before she met Elvis Presley to after their separation in 1973. From a young schoolgirl stationed with her family in Germany to the wife of the most famous man in the world, Priscilla’s life is laid out beautifully and masterfully by director Sofia Coppola.
When it comes to telling a historical story, especially one about clandestine murders and marginalized groups, audiences must put trust in the director’s research. “Killers of the Flower Moon” does not let audiences down.
If you’re a part of the 45% of students in the College of Arts and Sciences, you’re all too familiar with credits for CAEs — Creative Arts Experiences. They’re intended to help students become engaged in art, music, theater, film and literature on campus. For some reason, All-University Sing and Pigskin Revue don’t fall under this category, even though there are hundreds of participants every year — from Sing chairs and stagehands to sororities and fraternities.