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, […]

Doing Dolly proud
Netflix original movie “Dumplin,’” showcases friendship and self-love

“I’m not the Joan of Arc of fat girls.” It’s a line that perfectly embodies “Dumplin’” and its main character — bold, honest and witty.  When Willowdean Dickson (Danielle Macdonald), […]

A Wan-derful surprise
Director James Wan succeeds in finally applying a fresh coat of paint to the DCEU

Sometimes it can be difficult to grasp what we’re missing in our lives until we experience it firsthand. For me, this enlightening experience came in the form of Jason Momoa […]

Still Super
"Incredibles 2" runs it back for a delightful, if not groundbreaking popcorn flick

Benjamin Franklin is credited with coining the masterful mixture of wit and wisdom that is “‘Tis impossible to be sure of anything except death and taxes,”. Perhaps nostalgia should be […]

Click, click, click
A superb film for those who don’t value their sleep

There’s a persistent clicking sound present throughout the two-hour runtime of “Hereditary.” It’s representative not only of Charlie, the 13-year-old daughter, but of the Graham family and the film as […]