The DIFF Editorial.
DIFF’s Editorial Publication is an online journal devoted to the eclectic discussion and celebration of film. Our vision is a collective one: each of us believes film to be an art form, and believes art to be for everyone. We provide opportunities for casual cinephiles and prospective film journalists alike to cultivate a space in which discourse and serious engagement with film can flourish.
Evident in our body of work is the sheer diversity of the Duke student body: we feature works ranging from musing, critique, and ranking, to review, and even memoir.
The Beauty Of…There Will Be Blood
The turn of the 20th century was a pivotal point in U.S. history. America was at a crossroads between old traditions and the unstoppable force of industrialization.
The Beauty of…The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
The criticism that comes with book adaptations is brutal. I must commend the brave directors who dare face a loyal and utterly ruthless fanbase. The pressure to live up to the expectations millions have envisioned for their favorite worlds is unfathomable.
The Beauty Of…La La Land: Red & Blue
For a while, I’d put off a rewatch of La La Land out of fear that it wouldn’t live up to my memory of it. My recollection was dreamy at best — Sebastian’s striking and mournful jazz, Mia’s yellow dress, the soft-centered, balmy backdrop of Los Angeles.
The Beauty Of…Rango (2011)
When you think of movies underwritten by existentialist themes, you might not think of animation. It’s even more unlikely that you would think of Rango (2011), a movie centered around an eccentric chameleon thrown into the chaos of a western desert town.
The Beauty Of… Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul (BCS) is a stunning TV show that boasts excellent cinematography. Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould did an incredible job incorporating Western themes while using shots that challenged traditional TV convention.
The Beauty Of...The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
The enduring presence of Middle Earth in our cultural zeitgeist is a true marvel—which aspects of its production have made the original trilogy so celebrated?
The Beauty Of…Arcane
Sophie breaks down the vibrance of League of Legends’ Netflix show Arcane & considers what animation has to offer modern audiences
The Beauty of…Eternals (2021)
Film media tends to put emphasis on critique, but there’s so much more to an art form than its faults. Here, Alondra kicks off our new series The Beauty Of… by celebrating what Marvel Studio’s Eternals (2021) has to offer. Warning: spoilers lie ahead!
Meet the Editorial Team
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Olivia Shamberger
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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Madysen Rufener
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Blake Menin
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Sophie Zhu
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Logan Dracos
STAFF WRITER
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Winslow Griffen
STAFF WRITER
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Siena Fowler
STAFF WRITER
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Vittoria Corvelli
STAFF WRITER
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Jaylen Faison
STAFF WRITER
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Sola Corrado
STAFF WRITER
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Ryan Siddiqi
STAFF WRITER
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Evelyn Shue
STAFF WRITER
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Cate Knothe
STAFF WRITER
