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‘Don’t Panic’ is a near-perfect EP

 This has been her most solid piece of work so far and every new release  gets better. She is a solid artist with the energy and talent to make  amazing music time after time. Everything she makes is good and every  song on this EP is executed perfectly.  



What is 'CalArts' style?

The term 'CalArts' style has been thrown around the industry a lot in the past few years. Find out what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters.




‘The Meg’ is a Meg-cellent movie

'The Meg' is one of the more flat out fun movies of this summer, even if  it’s also incredibly scary at times. It manages to strike an excellent  balance and plays into its clichés very well. While this film may lack  depth, it’s stellar cast and generally good acting makes up for the lack  of originality that pierces the film. 


‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’: Decent, but not worth seeing nine times

'Teen Titans Go! To the Movies' is a caped comedy that tries its’  hardest to stand alongside the rest of this summer’s tentpole features,  and to an extent, it succeeds. While it’s still weighed down by the  trappings of its’ source material and tonal issues, it’s great for kids  who are still new to the superhero genre and their parents who long for a  bit more in the entertainment they share with their kids. There’s still  a lot of better choices out there, but you’ll have a good laugh or two  with this one. 


‘Christopher Robin’ has sweet nostalgic nectar, but not much else

‘Christopher Robin’ is a hard film to judge. It plays on nostalgia so  well and perfectly brings The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh to life  in a more modern setting. There are plenty of funny lines, great  moments, and great characters to make the film a treat for those who  grew up with Winnie the Pooh. But that doesn’t excuse the heavy-handed,  sloppy delivery of a message that’s overdone in family films. It also  doesn’t excuse the actual war flashbacks that happen in a movie with  talking stuffed animals. Plus, if a child was brought to see the film,  they’d be asleep before the movie even got good. It’s a solid watch, but  maybe not the best film for the whole family. 



Heartland Shorts 2018 Highlights: 'The Driver is Red'

 "The Driver is Red" tells the tale of one of history's most impressive  secret agents. It has the emotional stakes and the gravity of the best  of the best spy stories. Fantastic animation and vocal performances help  make this film one to remember. 


Heartland Shorts 2018 Highlights: This World of Ghosts

 This 20-minute narrative film is filled with stunning writing, amazing  cinematography and editing, and great interplay between light and color.  It is a gripping thriller that is a must-see for anyone interested in  an exciting yet moving cinematic experience.