Film

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Halle Bailey's ‘love?...or something like it’ explores love, passion, pain

By Dawnelle Blake | Oct. 29

Halle Bailey’s long-awaited solo debut album “love? …or something like it” explores the ups and downs of love.

Letter to the Editor: Reinstate Tom Hayes

By Angela Vargos and Usame Tunagur | Oct. 24

We write this letter today as proud alumni of the Ohio University School of Film, in support of our professor, Tom Hayes, who was unjustly removed from teaching this semester as a result of his participation in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

David's Thoughts: History isn't a series of 'great men'

By David Asamoah | Oct. 24

As we consume historical media such as biopics and engage with history, we must engage with these things at a critical level to not romanticize or glorify history. Even though there is a divide between historical figures and us, we can learn to understand history in a more educational and less harmful way, and understand that history is more than the accomplishments of a few great men.

"What then must we do?": Tom Hayes reflects on Gaza aid mission, captivity

By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 21

Ohio University film professor Tom Hayes was detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. He says the mission and the people of Gaza remain his focus.

OU professor removed from course following Israeli detention

By Kaitlin Hogg | Oct. 16

Ohio University removed Thomas Hayes, an associate professor in the School of Film, from his course following his kidnapping and detention in Israel.

'Tron: Ares' gives fans little to believe in

By Micah Fenner | Oct. 14

Set 15 years after “Tron: Legacy,” “Tron: Ares” provides little more than flashy colors and a subpar plot.

Rough Cut Collective gives Bobcats a place to create movies, bonds

By Caitlyn Vance | Oct. 9

Students of all majors have the opportunity to achieve movie-making goals with Rough Cut Collective.

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Paul Thomas Anderson goes full pulp with ‘One Battle After Another’

By Jude Hannahs | Sep. 30

With a career of films that push the boundary, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” (2025) pushes the most with its story and characters.

Weekender Briefs: Craft night, flea market and fair

By Ethan Herx | Sep. 29

A mix of events will be going on in Athens this week, including multiple film screenings, sporting events and concerts.

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‘The Long Walk’ is best Stephen King adaptation in years

By Jude Hannahs | Sep. 18

Francis Lawrence’s “The Long Walk” is one of the best surprises of 2025.

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‘Honey Don’t!’ leaves audiences disappointed

By Ben Schneider | Sep. 15

The latest film by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, “Honey Don’t!,” is forgettable and lacks a clear message.

David’s Thoughts : “Carpe diem” is misunderstood

By David Asamoah | Sep. 12

In the modern era, the phrase “carpe diem” or “seize the day” can be more worrying than inspiring, especially because of external pressures like social media. People need to understand the phrase in its original context to truly live out the phrase “carpe diem.”