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OPINION: Rethinking the Movie Theatre Experience
Why creating small “talking rooms” should be strongly considered in theatre re-design

We need to have a serious conversation about the stigma against movie talking. Movies are usually between 90 to 180 minutes or more. They are much longer than other forms […]

LUNAFEST: showcasing women in film
Annual film festival draws community members to learn more about various topics

For the last 15 years the University of Idaho Women’s Center has put on LUNAFEST. LUNAFEST is a national film festival put on by the nutrition bar company, Luna, to […]

Goodbye partner
“Toy Story 4” is the end of an era

As a ‘90s baby, I have lived through the making of the Toy Story franchise. The first movie? Good. The second? Even better. The third? Spectacular. The fourth? Awesome. “Toy […]

Zombie apocalypse
“The Dead Don’t Die” buries itself in a deep grave

Zombie movies. Parody horror movies. Bill Murray. Adam Driver. These are all enticing reasons to watch “The Dead Don’t Die,” but this film goes straight to the grave for me […]

June movie preview
Reboots, sequels and mistakes

“Men in Black: International” — June 14 I’m personally amazed the sequel to “Thor: Ragnarok” was filmed so quickly, but I’m glad the directors went in a different, fresh direction. […]

May/June Movie previews
With so many movies coming out this summer, how many will be worth the price of admission?

“Aladdin” — May 24 Directed by the hit-or-miss Guy Ritchie and starring Will Smith as a blue version of himself, this newest Disney release is sure to turn heads. It’s […]

Storytelling and filmmaking
Second annual Ambrose Storytelling Workshop begins Wednesday

Benjamin James will host Wednesday’s Ambrose Storytelling Workshop, a 48-hour film challenge, for the second year in a row. James said the workshop is the brainchild of UI alumna, journalist […]

Realistic remake: Over the (big)top
Live action ‘Dumbo’ takes flight with a revamped storyline and strong actors

When my family moved out of my childhood home five years ago, we essentially rid our lives of everything non-essential in an effort to declutter and downsize.  The hardest separation? […]

Saying goodbye
“How to Train Your Dragon: the Hidden World” exceeds expectations

Watching “How to Train Your Dragon: the Hidden World” on opening night was an experience I will never forget. People of all ages sat in the Pullman theater with their […]

The latest in battle between UI and tenured professor
An updated timeline of Denise Bennett's conflict with the UI administration

Denise Bennett, a tenured journalism and mass media professor at the University of Idaho, was placed on administrative leave after exhibiting unprofessional conduct toward Sean Quinlan, dean of College of […]