Tag: Media
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THE BIG 3 OF ANIME
The term Big Three in the anime community refers to Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece, three extremely long-running and very influential anime and manga series that dominated the mid-2000s era. These shows were not only popular in Japan but also helped introduce anime to a large Western audience, making them cultural touchstones for a generation…
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Developments to Digital Media Production: An Interview with Chris Schwalm
Recently, Overlake has seen an increased number of high-quality video projects from our digital media production. A professional quality video presenting Hoops for Hope in January, complete with interviews from Seattle Children’s Doctors. Admissions videos created by digital media production students, and short films and commercials winning middle school competitions. Why? Chris Schwalm, a relative…
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Fall Reading Recommendations
There’s nothing more fall than cozying up with a blanket, thick socks, a cup of tea, and a book. I hope you find at least one book you fall in love with based on these bite-sized (and spoiler-free!) reviews!
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Opinion: the Merits and Drawbacks of Historical Musicals
Have you been keeping up with Broadway, West End, and local productions in Seattle? Over the past few years, I have noticed a trend of what I call historical theater, theater about historical events or people. It seems that every other musical involves a long-dead queen, king, or president, and I wanted to explore why.…
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The Crutch That is Called Dialogue
Voice actors make or break a good animation. It’s why many viewers often shy away from the dubbed versions of Japanese anime, or switch around language dubs on video games to find a sound that suits how they view their favorite characters. And iconic voices make a character memorable – Donald Duck’s voice is recognizable…
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The Music of Hadestown
The Magic of musicals is a result of the combination of songs, acting, set design, costume design, dancing, and more. But sometimes, even the score alone is enough to leave a lasting impact. Hadestown has an amazing soundtrack, which won a Grammy for best musical theater album after its Broadway debut in 2019. The music…
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Osamu Dazai — The Voice of Cynicism
Shūji Tsushima better known by his pen name, Osamu Dazai, was a deeply troubled man. Despite being one of the most prolific Japanese authors of all time only a handful of his books are available in English, despite this his writing has still made a profound impact on international audiences. Dazai’s immense popularity is in…
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Comedy Controversy and How We Should Feel About It
Recently, stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj faced criticism after admitting to making up and altering stories about discrimination he faced in his past. According to an NBC news article, one story about being rejected by his prom date due to his race (a story prominently featured in his stand-up material) was one of several of Minhaj’s…