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.
In Memoriam: Helen McCrory’s Fearless Generosity
On April 16, 2021, the great English actress Helen McCrory passed away from a months-long battle with breast cancer. Her tragically unexpected loss was palpable to both colleagues and fans.
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?
Looking for Diana: Spencer (2021) Review
Princess Diana died five years before I was born, an ocean away, so I’m the last person with any right to feel a connection to her. And yet, for her elegance and strength, for her Achilles-esque infirmity of carefully concealed faults, and most of all for her mature radiance that wasn’t allowed time to fully unfold, I want to know her
The Beauty Of…Arcane
Sophie breaks down the vibrance of League of Legends’ Netflix show Arcane & considers what animation has to offer modern audiences
Hollywood Comes to North Carolina
In this featured article, Rett gives a charming overview of locally filmed movies. Who knew that Hollywood magic was right up the road?
The Beauty Of…Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson is well known to be a prolifically innovative modern filmmaker. Here, Will shares his insights into the technical prowess and impeccable style that keeps audiences coming back.
Film Diary: The Criminal Mind of Carol
Madysen dives deeper into the visual imagery, and artistry of Todd Hayne's Carol (2015), reflecting on its implications for queer and sapphic media as a whole.
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!
Squid Game & the Diversification of Netflix Content
Last September, a new Korean dystopia series took the nation by storm. Now, Colby considers the long term implications of Netflix’s latest hit show Squid Game.
Series Recommendation: Maid
This season’s Netflix addition have much to offer for viewers of all preferences. Here, Clementine recommends a heart wrenching character piece entitled Maid.
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
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Cate Knothe
STAFF WRITER
