Gone: A Poignant Reflection on Friendship and Loss
By Juan P. Voorduin Directed by Hunter Nickless, Gone is an emotional teen drama that delves into themes of friendship, loss, and personal growth. The film follows Luca, a teenager struggling to adapt to a new life in the countryside after moving away from his best friends, Lindsey and Ali. Though he stays connected via video calls, the distance leaves him feeling disconnected. Nickless masterfully plays with audience expectations,...
AI vs. Harmful Content: Safeguarding the Digital Sphere
By Alex Silverman Directed by Felisha Forrester, Safeguarding the Digital Sphere Through AI explores how Hive, an AI-powered company, is revolutionizing digital safety by detecting and removing harmful content. Hive utilizes collective intelligence and machine learning to analyze and filter toxic content across platforms like Reddit. The film highlights the significant impact AI can have on content moderation, though a deeper...
A Haunting Soundscape: Stimulus Package by Felix Fan
By Rhea Mursalin George Tsontakis’s Stimulus Package is a gripping musical journey, masterfully performed by cellist Felix Fan, pianist John Novacek, and percussionist Alyun Huang. The composition’s fast-paced, tension-filled arrangement immerses the listener in an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. Tsontakis’s expertise shines through his intricate layering of sound, building an almost anxiety-inducing intensity that keeps...
Seeing Racism Through VR – An Immersive Approach to Understanding Racial Injustice
By Rhea Mursalin In Seeing Racism Through VR, Farren Howard showcases the significant work of Columbia University professor Dr. Courtney Cogburn, who seeks to break down the barriers of systemic racism through the technology of virtual reality. Dr. Cogburn uses virtual reality to allow individuals to experience racism, from childhood to workplace interactions, through the perspective of a Black man named Michael. Experiencing these...
23THSR: A Hypnotic Fusion of Dance and Digital Art – from Mimi Garrard
By Juan P. Voorduin Mimi Garrard’s 23THSR is a mesmerizing dance film that continues Garrard’s exploration of the convergence of innovative dance techniques and visual effects with extravagant patterns. The film features dancer Samuel Roberts, who performs to an enigmatic synth score by composer Tom Hamilton. Throughout the 10-minute piece, Roberts’ movements blend with shifting backdrops and repeated kaleidoscopic visuals, creating...
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