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Movies & Television

BYU alumnus paving the way for indie film streaming

By Sadie Anderson
February 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Streaming websites are full of box office hits for customers to watch instantly. On sites like Netflix and Hulu, it's easy to find movies like 'Rogue One' or 'Iron Man.' But what about smaller independent films?
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Art

BYU students, alumni discuss minorities in film industry

By Erin Tapahe
August 17, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU illustration design graduate Kee Miller works in the film industry. He is currently working on the filming of the Book of Mormon video series and said Native Americans and the art department are designing the whole project. (Kee Miller)
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Art

16th annual LDS Film Festival returns to Scera Theater

By Danielle Jardine
February 28, 2017 12:00 AM
The LDS Film Festival flier shows the date for the 16th annual festival. The festival will show a variety of films at the SECRA Center for the Arts. (LDS Film Festival)
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Movies & Television

Decades of Christmas movies bring holiday cheer

By Alyssa Nielsen
December 01, 2016 12:00 AM
The Christmas season is a time of traditions. One such tradition is pulling out the old VCR to play beloved Christmas movies while the fireplace and hot chocolate lend their warmth.
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Movies & Television

7 tips for enjoying movies under the stars

By Madeline Phillips
July 15, 2016 12:00 AM
The drive-in movie theater on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City is one of many drive-in theaters in Utah. (Ari Davis)
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Movies & Television

'Finding Dory' blows animation record out of the water

By Alayna Pehrson
June 21, 2016 12:00 AM
The Pixar sequel Finding Dory far-surpassed the already Ocean-sized expectations to take in $136.2 million, according to comScore estimates Sunday, June 19, 2016. (Associated Press)
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Movies & Television

Summer flicks heat up theaters

By Madeline Phillips
May 25, 2016 12:00 AM
This summer's batch of movies is set to please viewers, with superheroes versus super villains, people hunting ghosts, ghosts haunting people and much more.
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Campus Events

BYU Vegan and Vegetarian Club show "Cowspiracy" to raise awareness

By Alyssa Nielsen
March 30, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU Vegan and Vegetarian Club will screen 'Cowspiracy,' a documentary about the negative effects of animal agriculture. (Camilo Mejia)
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Movies & Television

LDS Film Festival's 15th anniversary highlights diversity in LDS cinema

By Sebastian Meyer
March 01, 2016 12:00 AM
The 15th annual LDS Film Festival will run from March 2 to March 5. (LDS Film Festival)
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Movies & Television

BYU filmmaker and philanthropist to screen Nepal movie on campus

By Sebastian Meyer
February 09, 2016 12:00 AM
Actress Rachel Hurd-Wood from the movie 'Highway to Dhampus' poses with a child in India. (Mind the Gap Worldwide/Facebook)
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Campus News

Sundance Film Festival has surprising ties to BYU

By Whitney Hales
January 19, 2016 12:00 AM
The Egyptian Theatre is a popular screening location for Sundance films. The theater is located in Park City, Utah. (Universe Archives)
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Movies & Television

HBLL scratches movie lovers' itch

By Sebastian Meyer
January 18, 2016 12:00 AM
An original poster for 'Sunrise' (1927). 'Sunrise' is the Film Series' February selection for Valentine's Day. (moviestillsdb.com)
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Movies & Television

Alan Rickman, star of stage and 'Harry Potter,' dies at 69

January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Alan Rickman attends the premiere of 'A Little Chaos' at the Museum of Modern Art, in New York. British actor Alan Rickman, whose career ranged from Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company to the “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 69. Rickman’s family said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 that the actor had died after a battle with cancer. (Associated Press)
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Movies & Television

Movie sequels prove to be low-risk money makers

By Jake Healey
January 11, 2016 12:00 AM
It can be hard to see the movie industry as an industry. After all, films help viewers escape the day-to-day grind of life. Films let viewers set aside their worries and work for a time and just be entertained. Movies may take people away from their business, but the industry that makes films is one of the most cutthroat businesses around.
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Movies & Television

Top movie releases of 2015

By Jake Healey
January 04, 2016 12:00 AM
People don't go to the movies like they used to. CinemaBlend recently called theater trends 'brutal,' reporting that movie attendance in 2014 was lower than it had been in two decades.
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Books

Crowds of BYU students turn up for 'Hunger Games' finale

By Jake Healey
November 20, 2015 12:00 AM
Katniss marches on the Capitol in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part II.' BYU students were impressed with the final installment of the film series. (YouTube)
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Movies & Television

New Star Wars trailer spurs excitement

By Jake Healey
October 22, 2015 12:00 AM
Last week's broadcast of Monday Night Football spoke to jocks and nerds alike. During halftime of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, ESPN aired a full-length trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
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Movies & Television

9 religious-themed Netflix selections for Sunday

By Jake Healey
October 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urge church members worldwide to observe the Sabbath with renewed fervor. This emphasis on Sunday behavior and attitudes may be particularly impactful for LDS college students who often find the other six days of the week too busy for adequate recreation.
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