The blockbuster sequel’s main heroes are young, Black, female scientists. USC experts say that could have a huge impact on Black youngsters who might not otherwise consider a career in science.
The Oscar winner opens up in a frank conversation with his Blonde co-star, USC Professor David Warshofsky.
One hundred years ago, the excavation of King Tut’s tomb brought us a mummy with a “pharaoh’s curse.” Our fascination with mummies goes back much farther, however. USC Dornsife scholars explain why we’re still so wrapped up in these eerie remains.
Seasoned horror actors share insight, including how to scream bloody murder without damaging your throat — and how scary films can be a vehicle for social issues.
The “Great Resignation” and “quiet quitting” are nothing new. USC Dornsife’s Zen Dochterman suggests checking out films such as Clerks, Easy Rider and Office Space.
TITLE IX: Elizabeth M. Daley is grateful for landmark federal law that helped girls and women to pursue their dreams.
Rodney To discusses the significance of the big screen comedy Easter Sunday, in which he co-stars with a cast of fellow Filipino Americans.
The works of the acclaimed 19th-century writer — considered one of the greatest novelists ever — have become staples in TV and movies. What explains their continuing appeal?
The USC School of Cinematic Arts is launching the Ganek Immersive Studio, an interdisciplinary center for developing and producing a wide range of immersive media content.
🏳️🌈 PRIDE MONTH: A Trojan’s new documentary tells the story of a USC Dornsife professor who took a public stand against gay conversion therapy.
USC School of Dramatic Arts alumnus Madigan Stehly used his theater-based roots to become an award-winning lighting director.
The Scripter Awards honor the year’s most accomplished adaptations for the screen, recognizing the screenwriters and the authors of the source material.
The Films Reflecting Ourselves: FRO Fest, showcasing the work of Black creatives, makes a triumphant comeback.
The film school is making sustainability a requirement for student productions — and is joining other schools in spreading the word on green filmmaking.
From gymnastics to the U.S. Air Force ROTC, USC senior Natalie Smith built her life on asking, “Why not?”
The award honors the year’s most accomplished film and episodic series adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
Voice and dialect expert Kathleen Dunn-Muzingo of the USC School of Dramatic Arts has coached actors on productions ranging from Mad Men to The Avengers.
Year in review: From a much-awaited series of commencements for two classes to a special homecoming and more, check out some of this year’s most popular stories.
What do get when you put eight writers and 10 directors at the helm of a single feature film? When it’s this product of USC’s Feature Film Production class, the answer is: a winner.
Multiple USC schools joined forces with the Vaccinate L.A. team to reach out to specific communities in Los Angeles via research-proven storytelling.
Students from the Latinx Film and Media Association of USC came up with 10 movies to watch while celebrating Latinx Heritage Month.
After abruptly moving to San Francisco, Danielle Dupre landed her dream job as a post-production sound mixer at Skywalker Sound and has been nominated for her work on WandaVision.
USC Viterbi’s Shrikanth Narayanan and his research group examined the role of music in film through a computational lens to determine how it affects the audience’s perception of genre.
Ten years of work and millions of dollars in scholarships have pulled in students whose stories may have otherwise gone untold.