OCU Turning Point USA Members at a chapter meeting (Instagram/tpusa_okcu) Turning Point USA, a national nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative views on high school, college, and university campuses, has officially established a chapter at Oklahoma City University. Turning Point USA is a national organization with chapters across college campuses nationwide. According to its website,…
Retro Reels with Dane Rattan: The Maltese Falcon
Scene from The Maltese Falcon. (Photo/Warner Bros.) Hello, and welcome to the first of hopefully many Retro Reels. A film review column where I’m going to take a look at films of old and obscure, the forgotten and the weird. And to start off this film review column, I’m going to talk about books. The…
Professor James Cooper’s Best Selling Debut: Moonlit Massacre
Book Cover of Professor James Cooper Debut Novel, Moonlit Massacre. (Photo,MediaOCU/Angel Bell) Oklahoma has a long and rich history of storytelling, with authors like Tulsa native S.E. Hinton, best known for The Outsiders or Oklahoma City native Ralph Ellison, whose novel Invisible Man was included in Time magazine’s list of 100 Best English-Language Novels from…
An Artistic Exhibit Of Expertise And Extravagance
“Pull-yourself-together! What will you do? Is this a question? You will show him you remember that he is Mr. Incredible and remind him who you are.” Ah yes, we all remember watching the infamous Edna Mode on the big screen: running around in her mansion with her signature bangs and glasses. This character is not…
Film students become film directors for capstone projects
Film students are developing their own films as part of their capstone project.
Former film students win broadcast awards
Two former film students won awards for their 2020 senior capstones, submitted by the film faculty members.
School of Theatre alumna stars on ABC, CW
Laura Kariuki, acting alumna, is signed to serve as a series regular in two network TV shows throughout 2021.
Film students prepare senior capstones amid COVID regulations
Film students are in the final stages of preparing their senior capstone projects. Billy Palumbo, visiting professor of film, said all of the film shoots have followed COVID-19 safety guidelines to keep the crew and actors safe. He said those guidelines began last summer, and the department closely followed procedures based on existing professional standards.
Theater senior works on preparing two capstone projects
Who says you can’t write, act and direct?
“Hamilton” should not get a Golden Globe nomination
Columnist Paul Dower discusses his distaste for “Hamilton” being nominated for the Golden Globes.
Professor taking a sabbatical to write music book
A professor of music is taking a semester-long sabbatical in the fall of 2021 to write a book.
Film critic deems “Mulan” a “marvel of visual storytelling”
Columnist Troy Freeman reviews the 2020 adaptation of “Mulan.”
Film department screens films by Black filmmakers
The film department is hosting screenings of movies by Black Americans.
Annual film showcase scheduled for livestream
The film students’ annual film showcase will be livestreamed for the first time.
Professors support students during online finals transitions
Professors are adapting final exams to fit an online format.
Student attempts to watch every Tom Hanks film
An OCU student is pursuing her goal of watching all 74 movies featuring actor Tom Hanks.
New motion capture room offers many academic possibilities
OCU now has a motion capture room which will allow students to work with virtual reality.
Editorial: Students should support peers’ new work
The editors encourage students to support their peers’ work, even if it’s not familiar.
Student artists develop festival of new works
Theatre and performance seniors are organizing a festival for new works.
Famous filmmaker to visit university
Kevin Willmott, co-writer of “BlacKkKlansman,” will give an invitation-only workshop about storytelling in films on March 13.
Student screens all Bond movies in weeks-long marathon
A student is screening all 24 movies in the James Bond franchise, leading up to the release of “No Time to Die” this Christmas.
Opinion: The Two Popes: more than just two old, white, religious men talking
Columnist Paul Dower reviews “The Two Popes,” and greatly appreciates it.
Film seniors put finishing touches on capstone films
Film seniors are preparing their capstone projects for a public presentation.
Opinion: “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” brings comic book style to the big screen
Columnist Paul Dower reviews the cult classic film, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”
Opinion: Film critic reviews Sonic the Hedgehog, brands it “not the worst thing”
Columnist Paul Dower reviews the new cinematic wonder, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Film student starts weekly movie screening
The film department is having new weekly screenings hosted by students within the department.
