“I wanted to make sure that there were moments in the movie where she displays skills of leadership,” Scott said. “She’s doing it because she cares and she knows she has what it takes.”
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ provides satisfying end, promising future for Marvel fans
Spoilers are a fan’s worse nightmare, and in the age of social media, the fear of them is especially dangerous. Fear not, as no spoilers will be found here
Culture, Movies, Reviews
Must-see movie ‘Captain Marvel’ proves fans are ready for female superheros
Gearing up for the conclusion of the Avengers franchise, with a movie appropriately titled “Avengers: Endgame,” Marvel is capping phase three of its cinematic universe by presenting new-comer Carol Danvers (aka Captain Marvel), in her very own stand-alone, self-titled film.
Culture, Movies
Pixar animator discusses challenges of making ‘Coco’ to student filmmakers
Gini Santos, supervising animator for Disney’s upcoming film “Coco,” stopped by UM’s School of Communication as part of a promotional college tour, in which she talks about the new film, the animation film industry and her own background and career choices. Santos is originally from the Philippines and studied advertising, which she viewed as a…
Culture, Movies
Festival celebrates Italian heritage with screenings of contemporary films
The Whitten Learning Center is now doubling as an Italian movie theater. The center has become the home base for the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures’ seventh annual Italian Film Festival this October. Once a week, for Italian heritage month, contemporary Italian films are screened on campus, free to students, faculty and community members….
Culture, Theater
“Pippin” closes a spectacular run despite hurricane delays
After a difficult and stormy start to the fall semester, the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre ended the run of its first show of the season, the musical “Pippin” by Stephen Schwartz and Roger Hirson, to a great success. “Pippin” played from Oct. 5 to Oct. 14 at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. As the hard…
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‘Moonlight’ co-producer discusses sense of place, community story in filmmaking
Miami has become a topic of conversation within the entertainment industry thanks to the Oscar-winning film “Moonlight,” which was not only set in Miami but also filmed there. The film’s unique focus on setting and its distinctive narrative help to shine a light on the diverse, one-of-a-kind city that is Miami. Andrew Hevia, a Miami…