Sudan’s Struggle: A Video Review
By Jack DeWitt In the video, A Nation in Crisis: The Struggle in Sudan by Tania Merolla, viewers witness the multitude of crises facing Sudan and efforts to establish a stable civilian-run government. Issues include the urgent need for humanitarian aid, ongoing conflict and violence, and a lack of official government. Viewers are urged to support international organizations aiding Sudan. Rating: 3 out of 5. Live-action scenes would...
Exploring the Internet of Behaviors in Decoding Behavior: Data Shapes Us
By Rhea Mursalin Xinrui Ma and Mark Borden deliver a highly educational and incredibly informative short film centered on the field known as the Internet of Behaviors (IoB). This should be considered a very significant project as it examines how the combination of data analysis, behavioral analysis, technology, and psychology can be utilized to both predict and influence human behavior. I found this film very engaging, with Ma and...
Don’t Hang Up!! – A Tense Day Running from the Phone
By Rhea Mursalin Jordyn Diew’s Don’t Hang Up!! is a thrilling short film that delves into the unnerving experience of a girl spending a day at home, only to be haunted by mysterious sounds that suggest she is not actually all alone. The film is a perfect example of suspense, with Diew doing an excellent job of combining jump scares with a continuous sense of uncertainty to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. What sets...
#Family and #SocialMedia is Explored in #NanaRocks
By Emily Brooks #NanaRocks, directed by Leticia Agudo, is a hilarious and heartwarming short film that showcases the bond two sisters, Rachel and Rosie, each have with their grandmother. Nana clearly has a favorite, but realizes when times are tough who is truly there for her and who she wants to be there for. This film hit close to home for me, as someone who is very close to her grandma and does a lot of the things Rosie does for...
Women’s Stories are Woven in Threads of Hope
By Emily Brooks In the important and inspiring documentary, Threads of Hope by Bill Knowles, the issues of sexism and unfair treatment of women workers in Nepal are tackled. We see women turn to home-based work to provide for themselves and their families, despite lack of education and government recognition. I teared up a couple of times while watching this film. Learning how these women strive to survive, some without family or...
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