Tag: Film

Critics call him pretentious. Fans call him a visionary. Whether you love him or hate him, there is one thing cinephiles can agree on: Wes Anderson is a master of aesthetics. Since his debut in the late...
When Maria Corina Ramirez graduated from Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, she faced an uncertain future.  The undocumented teenager from Venezuela could not obtain a driver’s license, work legally or apply for academic financial aid. But...

Rooftop Cinema Club Is Revolutionizing The Movie-Going Experience

The rising popularity of streaming services has prompted hot-button discussions surrounding the purpose, preservation and importance of movie theaters. With companies like Netflix and HBO...

SEDT Alumna Wins Five National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences Awards

When Domenicca Botero’s 88-year-old grandfather—Medardo Alberto Cevallas Balda—passed away in March of 2020, she struggled to accept his loss.  “During the time that he passed...

Miami Film Festival Shines Spotlight On Cinema

Cinephiles and movie creators from all around the world celebrated cinematic excellence at the 39th annual Miami Film Festival from March 4-13.  Attendees watched films...

Vampire Horror Flick Garnering Accolades For SEDT Alumni

When Jonathan and Michael Cuartas failed to quench their love for cinema through their film projects at the School of Entertainment & Design Technology,...

This Wynwood Lab Is Reintroducing South Florida To The Art Of Film Developing

You’re flipping through pictures on your camera roll and you wonder why they don’t look as cool as the ones in your grandparent’s photo...

38th Annual Miami Film Festival Takes Place In Hybrid-Format

The Miami Film Festival held its 38th rendition—March 5 through 14—using a hybrid-format that included in-theater and virtual screenings. Attendees watched films using the MFF...

Miami Film Festival To Feature In-Theater And Virtual Screenings March 5-14

One year after the Miami Film Festival was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, it returns with its 38th rendition—March 5 to 14—utilizing...

Koubek Center To Present Short Films From Festival De Cine Y Derechos Humanos

The Koubek Center will present 15 short films about human rights that were part of the annual Festival de Cine y Derechos Humanos. The...

The Misogynistic Portrayal Of Women In Horror Films Needs To Stop

What is most frightening about horror films is not the jump scares, stalkers or psycho-killers—it’s how misogynistic the genres portrayal of women is. There are...

Beyoncé’s Black Is King Celebrates Black Excellence

Beyoncé is known as an advocate for Black resilience and culture. So, it's no surprise that her new release Black Is King celebrates what...

The Florida Project Offers Realistic Portrayal Of Poverty

The Florida Project failed to reach the limelight when it was released in 2017—making only $11.3 million at the box office after a limited...