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Film Fangirl: Fourteen films perfect for Valentine’s Day
In “Atonement,” when separated from his love Cecilia Tallis during World War II, Robbie Turner writes, “I will return. I will find you. Love you. Marry you. And live without shame.” Ah, the power of love. Valentine’s Day, the holiday meant to celebrate love like this, seems like a hit or miss holiday for many […]
Review show (multimedia)
Great job! I loved the multiple camera angles. The only comment I would have is about the lower-thirds… I’m not sure we should be using the official lower thirds over the b-roll of the movie scenes and over the book. It kind of feels like we’re taking credit for it because it has our big […]
Film Fangirl: James McAvoy perfectly captures 23 personalities in ‘Split’
Most of us struggle with aspects of our personality at one point or another. How about having 23 of them? “Split,” written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, introduces us to Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), who suffers from dissociative identity disorder and has 23 distinct personalities living in his head. When two of his […]
Film Fangirl: ‘Hidden Figures’ features powerful performances, inspiring messages
Director Theodore Melfi’s “Hidden Figures” is easily one of the best and brightest films of 2016. Films tackling themes of racism are not rare, but seeing one that is noble and powerful without falling into melodrama or heavy-handedness can be. “Hidden Figures” plays with a deft, realistic touch around its subject matter, which […]
White privilege tool for combating racism
As a white, heterosexual, English-speaking woman, I cannot deny my own privilege. And I shouldn’t. Following the election of Donald Trump, who is blatantly racist, sexist and xenophobic, fear and hate crimes have been on the rise in the U.S. According to Alexis Okeowo ‘s article “Hate Crimes on the Rise After Trump’s Election” in […]
Film Fangirl: ‘Moana’ perfects typical Disney tropes with stunning animation, storytelling
After the so-called Disney Renaissance that began with “The Little Mermaid” and tapered after “Mulan,” Disney has worked its way back up the ladder with hits like “Frozen” and “Zootopia.” And now comes “Moana,” one of the greatest of them all. “Moana” tells the story of, well, Moana, a young woman driven by her love […]
Students mourn, protest election results
Several Dixie State University students, faculty and community members gathered Thursday night for a candlelight vigil and peaceful protest against President-elect Donald Trump’s victory Nov. 8. The word “hope” was a common theme amongst the group at Vernon Worthen Park as they created signs bearing words like “unity” and “love.” Songs such as “Hallelujah,” “Amazing […]
Film Fangirl: ‘Doctor Strange’ excels in visual effects; languishes under whitewashing
Doctor Stephen Strange — a rich, white man — comes to Nepal, is disrespectful to the mystical ways of Kamar-Taj, and subsequently masters magic faster than any of the Asian pupils. Sure, Marvel. Sure. “Doctor Strange” is the latest offering in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It features Benedict Cumberbatch as Strange, a genius neurosurgeon in […]
Trustees tackle surging enrollment concerns
With Dixie State University recently reporting the highest enrollment increase in Utah, curiosity about how growing student numbers will be handled was high at the board of trustees meeting Friday. Following introductions and greetings, Paul Morris, vice president of administrative affairs, presented the campus master plan to the board of trustees. The plan included objectives […]