When senior, and psychology major, Joshua Burnett came to Hillsdale, he knew he wanted to explore film production but wasn’t sure where to start. “I wanted to make cool stuff,” he said. Burnett has now created and produced four films through Hillsdale’s Film and Production Club. He worked with Michael Lynn Animation Studios and Copernican Media and freelanced in Texas...
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Netflix hits the mark with KPop Demon Hunters
Any film titled “KPop Demon Hunters” does not deserve to be good. The name alone is enough to make a viewer cringe at the new Netflix film. However, not only does it drop some legit bars, this movie was fun, creative, and with better morals and messaging than most modern cartoons. The plot of the movie can be summarized by...
Visiting artist brings rustic America to life on canvas
Stepping into the gallery, the first painting you’re likely to see, “Closing In,” depicts a young man, pistol in hand, fleeing several wild wolves through the snow on horseback. The vivid expressions and cool blue tones make the painting brisk and dynamic. Albin Veselka is currently an established figure within artistic communities; accepted into the Cowboy Artists of America in...
Summer blockbuster: ‘Jaws’ still eats after 50 years
“Jaws” made waves in Hollywood when it premiered in June 1975. Director Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece continues to strike fear into the soul of anyone who even thinks about setting foot in the ocean. Re-released in theaters over Labor Day weekend this year for its golden anniversary, the movie opened in second place at the box office with $9.9 million behind...
