The film students’ annual film showcase will be livestreamed for the first time.
New motion capture room offers many academic possibilities
OCU now has a motion capture room which will allow students to work with virtual reality.
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: Film critic reviews Academy Awards, dubs the night as decent, surprising
Columnist Paul Dower critiques some of this year’s Oscar winners.
opinion: Film critic deems Pet Sematary worse than source material
Occasionally, someone will turn to me and say, “Hey Chandler, you love horror, right? What do you think of Stephen King?” Then, I have to take my blood pressure pills.
opinion: Columnist reflects on modern biopics, issues of consumer morality
Looking at the last year in film, some of the most popular movies at the box office are all biopics (biographical movies)–Beautiful Boy, Green Book, BlacKkKlansman, and Mary Queen of Scots.
Opinion: ‘Slender Man’ mixes good, bad elements, turns out mediocre
Born from an online Photoshop contest and the subsequent video series Marble Hornets, the faceless and thin-limbed “Slender Man” has come a long way since 2009.
Oklahoma City hosting local holiday events
School activities will shut down, but Oklahoma City will still be full of holiday events.
Newest Cars movie addresses adult concepts in a fun way
Directed by Brian Fee, the movie provides the thrills and heart Pixar fans have come to expect, while posing some of the most provocative questions in the Disney film canon.
Viewers need to experience the comedic intricacy of The History Boys
The story of a group of eight high school senior boys in England as they prepare for the exams and interviews that will grant them admission to England’s top tier universities, Oxford and Cambridge.
13 #relatable pictures from movies I haven’t seen
Nobody has time to watch all of these new movies, but we can relate to these photos from them. I added my own captions.
Critic finds film surprising
Whether it’s your cup of tea or not, Bone Tomahawk will surprise you.
6 OCU Christmas movie sequels
Everyone loves a class Christmas movie, but here are some updates sure to resonate with OCU students.
2015 Academy Awards nominations causes controversy
This year’s Academy Award nominations came with a few surprises – and, perhaps more importantly, a few notable snubs.
On the Town: What to do this weekend in OKC 10/31
It’s officially time to celebrate autumn in OKC! Take advantage of the many events going on in the city this weekend.
Film Institute shows first film of 33rd season
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor The OCU Film Institute will kick off its 33rd season with a showing of “Like Father, Like Son,” by the filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu. The showing will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Kerr McGee Auditorium in the Meinders School of Business. The film details the stories of two…
Theater students get sneak peek at upcoming releases
The School of Theater is offering early movie screening tickets to its students
‘Drinking Buddies’ fails to finish strong despite promising start
There’s something particularly disappointing about a film that dares to make an unexpected turn but doesn’t follow through. ‘Drinking Buddies’ fits that description. A sweet little indie film with moments of startling bite, it seems to have lofty aspirations but quickly abandons them in favor of a tidy, crowd-pleasing wrap-up.
Columnist sees postives, potential in new J.K. Rowling series
On Sept. 12, some of you may have felt an earthquake on campus.
In reality it was just me jumping for joy at the news release that there is going to be a new Harry Potter movie… kind of.
While the movie has nothing to do with Harry or his friends, it is set in the universe of the Harry Potter series.
Film critic pleasantly surprised by new Howard blockbuster ‘Rush’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic While Ron Howard is certainly a consistently excellent filmmaker, he’s hardly what one would call an auteur. While he has skill and talent behind the camera, he lacks a defining style that gives his work a distinct feel. With Rush, he might have just found his niche. A tight, intimate…
New Star Trek film has too little acting, critic says
The biggest problem with Star Trek Into Darkness is that it’s a sequel. A follow-up to J.J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek reboot, it feels a bit like a recycled version of its predecessor, with a rehashed plot and familiar themes. It’s entertaining enough, of course, but it doesn’t feel quite as fresh as it should.
Bizarre, sloppy editing ruins ‘The Grandmaster’ for critic
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The Grandmaster is probably a wonderful movie, but I wouldn’t know. I didn’t see it. Instead, I saw a brutally butchered version of Wong Kar Wai’s action masterpiece. For its U.S. release, 22 minutes were cut, scenes were rearranged, and unnecessary details were added to adjust the film for American…
Apocalyptic comedy strikes gold in theaters
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The World’s End is quite possibly the best comedy of the year so far. It is also the saddest. Directed by Sean of the Dead and Hot Fuzz helmer Edgar Wright, it’s got razor-sharp wit and sight gags in spades, but it never shies away from going darker and digging…
Film series opens with war film
The Oklahoma City University Film Institute will begin their series on Sept. 22 in the Kerr McGee Auditorium, located in the Meinders School of Business. The first film presented will be “Lore”, a film about the 1945 collapse of the German Resistance during World War II. The movie follows five children, all with Nazi parents…
The Great Gatsby fails to impress critic
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The best parts of The Great Gatsby happen when Baz Luhrmann goes full Luhrmann. If you’re familiar with his previous work (Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet, for example) you know what I mean by “full Luhrmann”: flashy, campy, and with absolutely no regard for realism or historical context. Unfortunately,…
Entertainment news round-up for Sept. 3
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Fox has announced the judging panel for the network’s upcoming season of American Idol. The panel will consist of Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. Former Idol judge Randy Jackson will serve as the show’s “in-house mentor,” replacing Jimmy Iovine. For more information on Idol’s upcoming season, click…
