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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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Daniel Sol, CSUN alumni and co-founder of HollyShorts film festival, at the 17th annual HollyShorts film festival at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

CSUN alumni’s film festival HollyShorts returns in its 17th year

Dylan Keith, Reporter September 28, 2021

HollyShorts has become one of Los Angeles’ more prominent film festivals in the recent decade, growing in size every year, along with the number of submissions and awards given to the film winners. The...

"Malcom & Marie" official release poster

From silent films to “Malcom & Marie”: History of Black love in movies

Stephanie Ramirez, reporter February 18, 2021

Sam Levinson’s new romantic drama, “Malcolm & Marie,” explores the intensity and fragility of a couple’s most intimate moments and how a revelation of secrets can tear or strengthen the connection...

The moderators for the question and answer portion of the "Hollywood Shuffle" screening on Monday, Feb. 8. Frances Gateward, from left, CSUN's option head for media theory and criticism, Sylvia Macauley, department chair and professor of the Africana studies and Robert Townsend, producer, director, co-writer and actor in "Hollywood Shuffle."

Director Robert Townsend talks Hollywood film stereotypes

Kate Haggard February 9, 2016
Students view “Hollywood Shuffle," a film about the racial stereotypes in media.
Alt-J performing on stage this past weekend.

Review: Electronica vibes animate Alt-J’s Hollywood Bowl performance

Brooke Holland October 19, 2015
The British indie rock band left fans entranced with their churcky vocals, upbeat drums, and guitar riffs.
CSUN On Point: February 24th, 2015

CSUN On Point: February 24th, 2015

Kyle Ghafouri February 27, 2015

On Point reports on diversity in Hollywood, with CTVA Professor Dianah Wynter and Africana Studies Professor Sheba Lo.

Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services

NFL Filmmaker Ed Sabol Remembered

Thomas Gallegos February 14, 2015
A vision, turned passion, formed a legacy of filmmaking and imagination for Sabol.
Tennis System performs a live set at Amoeba Music in Hollywood on Jan. 15, 2015. (Matthew Delgado / Sundial Photographer)

Call it home: An interview with Tennis System

Kristine Malicse January 17, 2015
A sit down interview with band Tennis System about tour life, Drake, and 2015.

Sexism in the media: Actress Kristen Stewart gained more scrutiny for affair with director Rupert Sanders

Jacqueline Kalisch September 18, 2012

Another Hollywood cheating massacre occurred over this summer, leaving two couples with broken hearts and a million Twilight fans crying their wet n’ wild eyeliner out. On July 24,...

Predictions for the upcoming Hollywood awards season

John Michael Simko November 24, 2010

Talent takes Tinseltown by storm during this time of year. Award season creates Hollywood’s prominence, renown and reputation. The fans, the media and the film industry cherish this juncture. It’s...

Public opinion is delusional. Roman Polanski should be held accountable for the rape of a 13-year-old girl

Madeline Wolff  October 14, 2009

Lately, the media has been abuzz with two very different sexually-based controversies: that of David Letterman’s scandals with his young staffers, and the international arrest of Roman Polanski.  The...

Alumni Group presents “Tape”

Aubrey Canfield October 12, 2009

Friendship, betrayal, memories and revenge: just some of the words the cast of “Tape” used to describe Stephen Belber’s drama. The Ghost Players is a fledgling theatre company founded by CSUN...

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