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 […]

The power of film
Vandal Health Education continues mental health film series Tuesday with "Goodbye Christopher Robin"

Abolishing mental health stigmas is becoming increasingly popular, and Vandal Health Education is keeping the conversation going with their monthly mental health film series. The film, “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” will […]

Flipping the script
UI broadcasting and digital media student awarded $1,000 grant for short film project

Bailey O’Bryant came to the University of Idaho in 2015 determined to become a journalist. While the 21-year-old Idaho Falls native remained in the School of Journalism and Mass Media, […]