Jessica Bendinger, renowned for scripting iconic films like “Bring It On” and “Stick It,” spoke at Balch Auditorium, as part of a Scripps Presents event on Feb. 8. Bendinger shared insights into her storytelling journey from childhood to Hollywood. She discussed deriving inspiration from personal challenges, including growing up with divorced parents and battling mononucleosis, which fueled her passion for storytelling and entertainment.
Tag: Films
Film files: Great films in 90 minutes or less
For those of us who love integrating movies into our daily routines, all of our readings and homework often gets in the way of that. Film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ‘24 comes to the rescue with a curated list of five short films that you can easily sneak into your schedule.
Film files: Summer films and TV shows to cure your finals-week blues
Need an excuse to procrastinate, or want something to look forward to after finals? Film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 has you covered with film and TV recommendations.
Being reel: ‘The Northman’ — super gory but lacking in story
“The Northman” is overly violent and unpleasant to watch, frightful in both senses. According to film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25, revenge in this revenge film is not justified.
Scene it: The rise of true crime & the voyeurism of violence
True crime fans: be wary of the glamorization of violence, writes TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23.
Film files: ‘Summer of Soul’ is a testament to Black unity and pride
“Summer of Soul” is a beautifully edited, contextualized time capsule of late-60s Black America in Harlem, pop culture columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 writes.
Film files: How ‘The Godfather’ baptized American cinema
Pop culture columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 analyzes the impact of “The Godfather” ahead of its 50th anniversary re-release.
Scene it: Holy Runtime, Batman! Are today’s movies getting longer?
If you’ve noticed that movies seem to be getting longer, you’re not alone. Inspired by the nearly 3-hour-long movie “The Batman,” TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 breaks down this phenomenon.
Scene it: Meet ‘Nightmare Alley,’ a nightmare of an Oscar nominee
For a psychological thriller, “Nightmare Alley” doesn’t leave a lingering impression or haunt the mind — never mind give nightmares, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 argues.
Being reel: A second virtual Sundance Film Festival offers sci-fi, social commentary and nostalgia
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival films explored themes like liberal guilt, post-grad life and tech culture, explains film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25.