Stanford hosts first annual symposium on equity in entertainment Jenna Shapiro March 2, 2015 2 Comments "Getting Played,” Stanford’s “first annual symposium on equity in the entertainment industry and awards” took place on Feb. 21 in Annenberg Auditorium. Leaders in the industry discussed issues... Read More »
J. Christian Jensen, Oscar nominee, discusses his film and the creative process Sam Reamer February 23, 2015 0 Comments J. Christian Jensen recently gained national attention for his Oscar nominated documentary short film, White Earth, a film that he created as his Stanford thesis film. The film follows three children... Read More »
A look at the Oscar-nominated documentaries of 2014 Gillie Collins February 27, 2014 0 Comments Though they employ diverse stories and forms to convey their message, this year’s Oscar-nominated documentary features all explore the role of art in contemporary society. ... Read More »
Oscar fashion: The hits and misses Renjie Wong March 7, 2013 0 Comments Once, when I was little, I met a dog at the neighborhood playground with the strangest, most bulgy eyes I’d ever seen. “Don’t keep staring at them,” cautioned my mother in her infinite wisdom,... Read More »
Unseen Oscars: Nominees for the Best Original Song Roxanna Reaves February 22, 2013 0 Comments The right song, at the right time, can make a large impact on the emotion of any interaction and the mood of any scene. Five Original Songs were nominated for Oscars this year as recognition for their... Read More »
Billy Crystal Returns for the 84th Academy Awards Brady Hamed March 2, 2012 0 Comments The highlight of the film year has officially passed. After months of period dramas and auteur-directed, highfalutin movies—not to mention the never-ending parade of meaningless award shows—the... Read More »
Looking ahead to the Oscars Halle Edwards February 24, 2012 0 Comments This year's Academy Awards ceremony is shaping up to be diverse, with everything from children's films (“Hugo”) to raunchy rom-coms (“Bridesmaids”) to a silent film (“The Artist”) up for... Read More »
A look at Oscar Animations Alexandra Heeney February 24, 2012 0 Comments In preparation for the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, you can catch the Oscar-nominated Animation and Live Action shorts at Palo Alto’s Aquarius Theater, allowing you to weigh in on what are usually the... Read More »