Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University, Author at Study Breaks

Six Months To Salvation

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Documentary filmmaker Lorenzo Benitez spent six months in northern Thailand in a volountourism program, which prompted him to explore the industry further. …

March 1, 2018

Here Are the 8 Silliest Changes of the MRA Fan Edit of ‘The Last Jedi’

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

The men’s rights activist claimed to remove ‘Girlz Powah and other silly stuff’ from the original, which resulted in a fragmented half-film with more plot holes and fewer porgs.…

January 24, 2018

How Netflix’s ‘Bright’ Sequel Further Encourages Algorithm Moviemaking

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Netflix’s green-light for another Will Smith fantasy shoot-em-up demonstrates that numbers are more powerful than public opinion.…

January 18, 2018

These 3 Noteworthy Cult-Classic Reboots Are Coming in 2018

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Three fan-favorite movies are getting the reboot treatment in 2018, including ‘The Predator,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Halloween.’…

January 11, 2018

Jeanette Lam Takes Storytelling to Morocco and Back

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

After studying in Morocco, making her own short film and bringing the number one magazine for college women to Richmond, Lam shows no signs of slowing down.…

January 5, 2018

The Eighth Movie in the ‘Rocky’ Saga Just Got a New Director

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Steven Caple Jr. taking over for 'Creed II' offers a promising future for the 'Rocky' franchise.…

December 21, 2017

Tarantino and ‘Star Trek’: A Match Made in Space

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Quentin Tarantino wants to do “Star Trek”: What could the final frontier look like if it was directed by the King of Pulp Cinema?…

December 13, 2017

3 Indie Movies That Could be Nominated for Best Picture

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With the 90th Academy Awards ceremony just around the corner, here are a few Oscar maybes that might have flown under your radar.…

December 11, 2017

Which of These 3 Actors Will Replace Ben Affleck as Batman?

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With actor Affleck’s turn as the Caped Crusader rumored to be ending, here’s a breakdown of the top three contenders for his replacement: Jake Gyllenhaal, Matthew Goode and Michael Fassbender.…

November 28, 2017

Sci-Fi Novels with Big Screen Plans

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

If everything goes as planned, these thrilling sci-fi tales will be coming to a theater near you.…

November 24, 2017

Cannes Festival Participant Qiana Swan Screens Film on Mental Health

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

This UNC Pembroke student drew attention to mental health at Cannes with her short film “Left in the Dark: Mental Disorders.” What’s next?…

November 23, 2017

Risky Business: Quarterbacks in the NFL Are Under Pressure

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Considering the number of injuries to team passers this season, is it just ‘bad luck’ or is it becoming tougher to protect quarterbacks in today’s NFL?…

November 19, 2017