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Cleveland’s Not-So-Super Hero
Written by Kylee Herrick Cleveland’s history with the cranky file clerk who called the city home and subsequently transformed the comic narrative. “Harvey Pekar? That doesn’t sound like a superhero to me.” (“American Splendor,” 2003) This past summer, Cleveland celebrated as James Gunn’s film, “Superman,” hit theaters and plastered the city on television screens and IMAX theaters. The so-called “Mistake by the Lake” was finally able to bring its superhero back home and see hi
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Nov 176 min read


Lights, Camera, Cleveland!
Written by Kirsten Kimbler CSU’s Studio: Sillie collective shines a spotlight on student filmmakers with its first short film showcase – with proceeds going to Cleveland’s growing film scene. Cleveland State’s film scene will take center stage on Nov. 30, as Studio: Sillie Showcase – a dynamic collective of CSU students and graduates dedicated to producing original short film content – hosts its first short film showcase. The showcase will feature 10 short films produced by
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Nov 175 min read


Healing like a hero
CSU student Josie Wilka tells her experience of being in the upcoming “Superman” movie and being diagnosed with moyamoya disease within...
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May 54 min read


Cameron Mays: Printed and published
Former Vindicator contributor goes from student writer to published author. Written by Andrew Delly Those who have been reading The...
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May 53 min read


CSU student film festival
Attend the film school’s student film festival as they spotlight film projects from this year. Written by Evan Peters Every year, the...
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May 56 min read


Hurry up and wait
A behind the scenes look at moviemaking. Written by Jake Ryan There’s a common debate among college students about what the easiest...
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Apr 73 min read


The thrill of thrillers
What gives horror movies year-round staying power. Written by Jalen Hobson Recently I was watching the Thanksgiving horror film aptly...
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Jan 203 min read


All Rise!
How All Rise: A Festival of Film & Law and film in general can benefit our community. Written by Jalen Hobson “The idea is to explore...
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Nov 21, 20243 min read


Cozy cliches
Get your fix of cringey romance tropes and feel-good Christmas vibes from popular, yet formulaic, Hallmark movies. Written by Faith-Ann...
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Nov 21, 20243 min read


“Madame Web” is not a bad movie.
A review of a film that pays homage to a bygone Marvel era. Written by Domonic Perkins Nobody wanted this movie. Nobody asked for it....
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Apr 22, 20244 min read


The Uncertain State of “Star Wars”
A look at the current state of the “Star Wars” franchise and my hopes for the future. Written by Andrew Paduano It is a period of mystery...
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Apr 22, 20245 min read


The One-Inch-Tall Barrier
Why you should be watching more foreign films. Written by Olivia Schwab Many film students find themselves dozing off during those early...
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Apr 22, 20244 min read


Meet the Up-and-Coming Black Filmmakers of CSU
Exclusive interviews with some of the talent graduating from the School of Film and Media Arts this spring. Written by Cara Robbins...
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Feb 21, 202411 min read


Gay Films and Lesbian TV
LGBT media faces demographic shifts as lesbian television is canceled at an alarming rate Written by Campbell Pratt Disclaimer This piece...
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Oct 10, 20234 min read


Releases Making a Splash in Summer 2023
Find your fix for boredom this summer! Written by Sophie Farrar Summer is the perfect time to find your next favorite thing. From...
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Apr 22, 20235 min read


12 Underrated Female Characters in Television and Film
Giving credit where credit is due Written by Celeste Zirm Some characters are beloved by all. They impact audiences in profound ways that...
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Mar 15, 20234 min read
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