Every now and then we all roll our eyes at the Disney conglomerate that consumes existing stories and “Disney-fy” it. But fairy tales and musicals, that’s Disney’s specialty, at least the classic ones, and Rob Marshall’s new “Into the Woods” is no exception, except that it is. Led by the incomparable Meryl Streep as the Witch (who frankly, did such a stupendous job it made … Continue reading Into the Woods Review
Any given ‘thesis’ project is supposed to be a reflection of the culmination of one’s education and work. 3.5 years ago, I entered into college with an ambition and dream too big to contain, and frankly I’m not even sure I knew how to handle it properly. Then I stumbled and fussed my way through classes and disciplines on a field that I had absolutely … Continue reading Eye for an Eye
For 4 years I have thought about the dawning of this day, the day when I would supposedly have made the most of my experiences in college as the culmination of my academic learning is manifested in the form of my senior cinema thesis film. It is completely ridiculous to think that the next pages I turn to following this one will begin the pages … Continue reading Don’t Look Down: Senior Cinema Thesis Screening
About a week ago, I strapped my backpack on, packed my duffle bag (and some food), and hopped on a van with 7 other students and our animation professor and headed north across the border to Ottawa, Canada. I was lucky enough last year to have also gone on the same trip/adventures to the Ottawa International Animation Festival, and this year was no different. First … Continue reading OIAF 2014 Recap
Please check out the Indiegogo page for my thesis film this semester and consider donating to it. Any amount is welcome! UPDATE 9/25/14 THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS to everyone who contributed, donated, and shared the page. It really means a lot to us to have your support. We were able to raise about $1,000, that along with some funds … Continue reading Eye for an Eye – Indiegogo Campaign
Samantha M. Yu 