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Strong work ethics are important in building a career in film


As a senior at the School of Cinematic Arts, I know the film school devotes special attention toward providing an education on the titans of film’s past. Entire classes devoted to Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg detail the creation and rise of these iconic, almost mythical figures in the film industry. More modern-oriented classes have […]

TV still plagued by gender gap


There are dramatically fewer female writers than male writers working in the television industry, according to a new study released by the Writers Guild of America, West, which examined employment patterns for writers from the 2011-12 television season. In a world that seems to have progressed in the matter of gender equality, not only is […]

Stars look to re-define ‘normal’ body types


It has never been much of a secret that teenagers and young adults’ perceptions of body image are influenced by movie stars and TV shows. In fact, Lena Dunham, star of the HBO show Girls, has received a broad mix of criticism and recognition for her decision to take her average-shaped body and go nude […]

The good, the bad and the funny on TV


With school back in the swing of things, there is one question that floats through the minds of most students: What show should I procrastinate with today? For those who are looking for a light, fun half-hour comedy, The Mindy Project is must-see television. Mindy Kaling, the mastermind behind The Mindy Project, has become a […]

The Mindy Project is fall’s best new comedy


Watch out Zooey Deschanel, there’s a new, new girl in town. The Mindy Project hasn’t even officially premiered, yet the show starring and created by actress/writer Mindy Kaling already has viewers excited about this clever and fresh new comedy. The show began generating buzz last week thanks to Fox’s initiative to release its pilots to […]