“The Many Saints of Newark”, the prequel film to one HBO’s hit shows, doesn’t stand well on its own, but it excels where it needs to the most.
Film & Television
Any articles related to film and television should fall in this category. This category will most likely be filled with reviews and/or commentary on films and/or television series.
Alumnus Travon Free wins Academy Award for short film “Two Distant Strangers”
Travon Free, writer and co-director of “Two Distant Strangers,” won an Oscar for the short film at the 93rd Academy Awards. The film follows a young man who finds himself stuck in a time loop, forcing him to relieve a police encounter that ends in his death.
Film Review: Best Picture nominee ‘Minari’
In this film review series, reporter Christian Lopez will be going through all seven Best Picture nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards in April. “Minari” depicts a Korean family moving to America and the trials that come with raising a family in pursuit of a better opportunity.
Film Review: Best Picture nominee “Sound of Metal”
In this film review series, reporter Christian Lopez will be going through all seven Best Picture nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards in April. “Sound of Metal” depicts a fictional story of a heavy metal drummer suddenly losing his hearing.
Film Review: Best Picture nominee ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
In this film review series, reporter Christian Lopez will be going through all seven Best Picture nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards in April. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” depicts the 1969 trial of the Chicago seven, a group of men charged by the U.S. for inciting riots the previous year.
Film Review: Zack Snyder cut of “Justice League” shows what was lost in 2017
In this film review, reporter Christian Lopez discusses the highly-anticipated Zack Snyder cut of “Justice League,” which gathers some of the biggest heroes in the DC Universe and yet proved to disappoint many fans upon release in 2017.
The Daily Forty-Niner’s 63rd Annual Grammy Award Predictions
Most of us can agree that music has kept us moving amid a draining, Zoom-filled year. As the 63rd Annual Grammy’s premiere Sunday, the Daily Forty-Niner staff is making some predictions, and some of us are realizing we’re a bit out of the loop.
Film Review: The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a memorable performance but lacks focus
In this film review of “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” reporter Christian Lopez explains how the story of the beloved jazz singer gets split into two directions, neither for the film’s benefit.
Film Review: “Judas and the Black Messiah” parallels unrest in present day
In this film review, reporter Christian Lopez discusses “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which follows the true story of an FBI informant who infiltrates the Black Panther Party in the 1970s.
Preview on Collective Resilience: A Selection of Student Films
Long Beach State filmmakers will show their original films made before and during the coronavirus pandemic as part of the Film and Electronic Arts Department’s latest virtual showcase, premiering live on Feb. 11.