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The chainsaw-wielding murderer, Leatherface.

OPINION: “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” 50 years later

Cooper Hatsis, Culture Asst. Editor October 31, 2024

Tobe Hooper's “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” begins with an opening scroll that tells the viewer the film is based on a true story, a filmmaking trope that, in 1974, was ahead of its time. 50 years...

Park City's Main Street in the midst of Sundance

Preparándose para Sundance 2025

Nathanael Stout and Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk October 29, 2024

El festival de películas de Sundance, un evento que atrae cineastas, artistas y audiencias por todo el país, es en solo cuatro meses. La iteración de 2025 del festival ocurrirá entre el 23 de enero...

Blair Underwood in "Longlegs."

OPINION: The Signpost reviews: “Longlegs”

Cooper Hatsis, Assistant Section Editor July 30, 2024

There is an argument to be made that the “scariest movie in decades” label that many horror films receive during their marketing campaign does more harm than good. When it comes to Osgood Perkins’...

A crowd gathers to watch a previous outdoor Local Lens screening in Park City

Sundance Institute brings free summer screenings to Utah

Megan Swann, Section Editor July 2, 2024

A new free film screening series from Sundance Institute will give Utahns a second chance to see some of the films featured in the 2024 Sundance Festival. The series, Local Lens, will showcase 10 films...

Students on the set of a short film.

WATIF presentará su primer festival de cine

Maria Mantilla, Traductor April 2, 2024

Un nuevo festival de cine llegará a Ogden el 6 de abril, creado exclusivamente por estudiantes de la Universidad Weber State. El Equipo Asesor para la Producción Cinematográfica Innovadora de Weber...

Emma Hurst in a still from the short film "Cleo", which was submitted to the festival.

WATIF to host its first film festival

Megan Swann, Section Editor April 2, 2024

A new film festival is rolling into Ogden on April 6, and this one is solely created by Weber State University students. Weber’s Advisory Team for Innovative Film Production will be hosting its first-ever...

Studio 76 crew preparing to film.

Up next on Studio 76

Hamid Khan, News Reporter March 26, 2024

Studio 76 is gearing up for its latest creative endeavor — a short film titled "Jaeger," under the direction of digital media student Alexander Papworth. The film presents a captivating narrative centered...

Ayo Edebiri, left, and Rachel Sennott in "Bottoms."

OPINION: Move “Bottoms” to the top of your watch list

Cooper Hatsis, Columnist September 19, 2023

“Bottoms” is a new R-rated comedy from filmmaker Emma Seligman starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri. In 2020, Seligman and Sennott collaborated on Seligman’s directorial debut, “Shiva Baby.”...

Weber delves deeper into film

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter August 28, 2023

Editors Note: The film studies and communications programs are separate programs  With every passing semester, Weber State University’s video program continues to grow new opportunities and courses...

Cillian Murphy plays the lead role of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

OPINION: Oppenheimer: In with a bang

Cooper Hatsis, columnist August 1, 2023

Adapted from Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer" leaves its mark as one of the most ambitious...

An official movie poster for Universal Pictures' "Cocaine Bear."

Opinion: Movie review corner: “Cocaine Bear”

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter February 28, 2023

An apex predator high on cocaine, “Cocaine Bear” is the latest film from actor-turned-filmmaker Elizabeth Banks. This new horror comedy is inspired by true events. In 1985, drug smuggler Andrew...

Andrew Kyid, Lieb Kuich and Grace Hernandez preparing to shoot a scene. (Lamis Shakh/ Studio 76)

Summoning Studio 76

Coby Crisler, Reporter October 6, 2022

Oct. 1 was the start of production for Studio 76 and their newest short film “Withered.” Excitement was high as the first day began and everyone took their places to record each scene from every angle...

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