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.
Monty Python Versus the Modern Cinephile
There are two categories of great movies. The first category are movies that are a brilliant demonstration of the director and actors’ craft, their skill at portraying raw emotion and resonant themes that stay with the viewer long after the credits roll.
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.
A look into this year’s Silent Film Festival
The Duke Independent Film Festival organization will host their second annual “A Night of Silent Film” Festival this Saturday, February 18th. The program includes eight silent films from the early 20th century.
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023
Goodbye 2022! A new year means new movies. Which ones should you be on the lookout for?
Series Review: Don’t Watch Inventing Anna
To my surprise, the Inventing Anna ended up being a tortuous drag that I forced myself to finish simply because I felt I’d made it too far to give up entirely.
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.
Movie Review: 21 Jump Street (2012)
In the late 2000s, a new trend would dominate the vision boards of Hollywood executives: Eighties reboot movies. Why make something unique when you can just re-do something old?
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.
Movie Recommendation: C’mon C’mon(2021)
It’s tough being someone who “hates” kids and whose favorite movie is all about a kid. It’s because it’s just that good. C’mon C’mon fell into my lap on a plane ride, and suffice to say this was the only flight I’ve been on where I didn’t anxiously throw up.
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
