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Mar 18, 20243 min read
Julio Torres brings his immigration odyssey to the big screen
A24’s Problemista is a wacky and entertaining look into art and immigration. By Kaia Mann, Opinion Editor Problemista (2024) (L-R) Julio...
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Mar 11, 20242 min read
Eyes on A24
A24's unique style catches the viewer's attention. By Kaia Mann, Opinion Editor With the stars and franchises of Hollywood no longer...
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Jan 27, 20242 min read
“Hope: Part II of a Mexican Trilogy” shines at the Los Angeles Theatre Center
Evelina Fernandez’s “Hope: Part II of a Mexican Trilogy” explores family resilience and social change in 1960s America. By Kaia Mann,...
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
“AIR” explores NBA icon’s quest to landing with Nike
Ben Affleck returns behind the camera and reunites with Matt Damon to deliver the first all-star Oscar contender of 2024. By Kevin...
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Mar 16, 20233 min read
Review: “Creed 3”delivers a knockout punch that succeeds in the ring
In Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, the actor shows promise as he gives audiences the best film in the series in decades with...
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Feb 17, 20232 min read
M. Night brings new trick to latest cabin flick
M. Night Shyamalan’s newest work shows he’s still on top form with twists and intrigue. By Kenya Harris, Staff Writer M. Night...
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Dec 11, 20223 min read
Review: “Wednesday” is nothing new for audiences
In the newest hit series, the character of Wednesday Addams becomes an amateur detective, making the show entertaining but similar to...
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Dec 8, 20222 min read
Avery Pohl is living her dream
The part-time Monarch and “General Hospital” actress has reached a milestone in her life and is hopeful for the future. By Natalie...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read
Review: Theatre Department diminishes Laramie Project
An ambitious and thought-provoking contemporary classic comes to the Valley Theater Department. By Asher Miles, Staff Writer Audience...
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Oct 5, 20223 min read
The Dahmer series exhibits the killer's actions
Ryan Murphy’s new series asks its audience an unsettling question: can a serial killer be forgiven? By Isaac Dektor, Editor-in-Chief If a...
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Sep 21, 20223 min read
“Moonage Daydream” is the ultimate Bowie experience
The Brett Morgan documentary artistically discusses David Bowie's music and creativity throughout his career. By Natalie Metcalf, Valley...
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Sep 7, 20222 min read
Movie Day bolsters ticket sales
Theaters across the country sold tickets for $3 and to celebrate the jump of movie ticket sales. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Out...
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Apr 28, 20223 min read
Review: “Minx” cleverly establishes and defines feminism in the 1970s
HBOMax’s new comedy series “Minx” draws in audiences with porn, feminism and gangsters. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer Set in 1971,...
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Apr 20, 20223 min read
Review: “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” didn’t share many secrets
The third film in the new Wizarding World series changes the plot’s focus. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer Enchanting and nostalgic...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read
“Marry Me” Review: How to lose everything and find it overnight
“Marry Me” is a modern fairy tale about the love of a world-famous pop diva, and a modest mathematics teacher performed by Owen Wilson....
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Mar 16, 20223 min read
“The Batman” review: A new Gotham for a new generation
Matt Reeves’ 2022 adaptation of the classic DC character does both audiences and comic-fans justice. By Matthew Royer, News Editor...
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Feb 28, 20223 min read
Review: Short in stature but giant in heart, Cyrano is a big-screen beauty
Joe Wright’s 2022 re-telling of the classic true story expands the tale’s grandeur but falls in its polish. By Matthew Royer, News Editor...
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Feb 16, 20223 min read
“The Worst Person in the World” is the best movie out now
Joachim Trier's romantic comedy and drama feature explores the coming of age genre for those who, by society’s standards, should have...
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Feb 12, 20222 min read
Valley’s football field featured in "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reboot
Among the hallmarks that led to the success of Will Smith’s version of "Bel-Air" and the nostalgia brought about by its reboot lies...
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Dec 16, 20212 min read
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is expected to bring in the masses
The long awaited Spider-Man film is rumored to have cameos of past Spider-Men. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer “Spider-Man: No Way Home”...
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Dec 5, 20213 min read
Review: “tick, tick...BOOM!” is a hidden gem and an inspiration to artists
Lin-Manuel Miranda directs a biographical musical about Jonathan Larson and does justice to his memory. By Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer...
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Dec 2, 20213 min read
“Licorice Pizza” review: A Valentine to young love and the Valley
Director and screenwriter Paul Thomas Anderson delivers a new vision for the lovers and dreamers of the world. By Matthew Royer,...
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Nov 29, 20212 min read
Marvel Studios is going for quantity instead of quality
After Disney Plus Day, the Marvel Cinematic Universe aims to maintain their high status. Opinion by Natalie Metcalf, Staff Writer There...
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Nov 10, 20213 min read
Los Angeles museums on a college budget
Discover LA's art and culture in-person and virtually on free days in LA county museums. by Annette M. Lesure, Staff Writer College...
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Nov 9, 20213 min read
Review: Marvel Studios “Eternals” went on for an eternity
With a large cast and a loose plot, the new Marvel movie doesn’t know what to focus on. By Natalie Metcalf, Special to the Star With...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read
“Tomorrowland:” The most important movie you've probably never seen
If the pandemic has caused endless doom scrolling, now might be the perfect time to watch a story about relighting the spark of optimism....
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Oct 20, 20212 min read
Review: “Halloween Kills” fails to deliver on high promise, kills time instead
David Gordon Green’s film leaves more brain cells lost than scares endured. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor What could have been....
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Oct 16, 20213 min read
Review: “No Time to Die” wastes no time to thrill
In Daniel Craig’s final iteration of the iconic character, Bond is at his best. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Meant to hit...
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Oct 2, 20213 min read
“Broadway’s Back!” exclaimed someone who did not tune into the Tony Awards
With misguided messaging and a lost attempt to make the audience feel nostalgic, the 2021 Tony Awards struggled to bring back theater to...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read
Review: “The Card Counter” plays a poor hand well
By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Oscar Isaac stars in what can be characterized as a redux of director Paul Schrader’s classics....
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Sep 20, 20216 min read
The Most Underrepresented Type of Diversity in Media: Disability
People with disabilities are not seeing themselves on the big screen, on television, or in the rooms where the writers of mass media are...
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Sep 4, 20213 min read
Review: Family bites back in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”
While not a traditional Marvel Studios film, “Shang-Chi” is sure to inspire audiences old and anew. By Matthew Royer, Political News...
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Jun 7, 20213 min read
Small filmmaker cries foul
Cynthia Kao claimed that the Oscar-winning short film “Two Distant Strangers” resembles her video from 2016. By Soren Blomquist...
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May 2, 20212 min read
"Invincible" Review: a superhero show that takes off in bloody fashion
“Invincible” lifts the superhero genre to new heights with a bloody origin. By Benjamin Royer, Staff Writer This new slab of paint on the...
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Apr 30, 20212 min read
Review: “Mortal Kombat” delivers the punch but not a fatality
While it delivers plenty of blood, the new “Mortal Kombat” ultimately comes up short. By Anthony Lopez, Staff Writer “Mortal Kombat” has...
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Apr 25, 20213 min read
Preview: 2021 Oscars promises to be new and more diverse
This year’s Academy Awards features a diverse field of nominees and a novel approach to the live broadcast. By Soren Blomquist Eggerling,...
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Apr 24, 20212 min read
Review: “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” provides a final jab instead of a punch in its season finale
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes’ story comes to an end as the crime-fighters seek to put a stop to a dangerous escalation from their...
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Apr 18, 20213 min read
Pacific and ArcLight theaters to close permanently
Pacific and ArcLight theaters are bidding farewell after 94 years of operation. By Anthony Lopez, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has...
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Apr 16, 20213 min read
Review: “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” hits each note in its penultimate episodes
Emotions run high as heroes Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes tie up loose ends as new dangers arise. By Matthew Royer, Staff Writer Can you...
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Apr 16, 20212 min read
The beloved DC superheroes are back
Justice League is back, and has returned with a new origin and villains. By Cesar Padilla, Staff Writer “Justice League” is a stunning...
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Apr 12, 20213 min read
Review: “Operation Varsity Blues” sheds light on the 2019 college admissions scandal
Director Chris Smith unveils daunting details about America’s largest college admissions scam in this Netflix documentary. By Megan...
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Apr 2, 20213 min read
Review: “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” finds its footing in compelling second and third episodes
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes bring buddy-cop action and couples therapy to the ever-growing Marvel cinematic universe. By Matthew Royer,...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read
Review: “Godzilla vs. Kong” makes good on its promise of dumb and fun action
Director Adam Wingard puts the titular monsters very much at the forefront in the newest entry in the MonsterVerse. By Justyn Frutiz,...
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Mar 25, 20212 min read
Review: "Falling Down" is as relevant as ever
The '90s film has stood the test of time, despite being almost 30 years old. By Adam J. Yeend, Special to the Star Joel Schumacher’s...
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Mar 25, 20213 min read
Review: Nostalgia is the name of the game for “Coming 2 America”
Hewing to the original film’s flavor while trying to appeal to today’s audience is Akeem’s most prominent conflict. By Hilary Van Hoose,...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
Review: “Memento” two decades later
Christopher Nolan’s sophomore flick changed film and bent genres, paving the way for new filmmakers today. By Matthew Royer, Staff Writer...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
Theater experience is essential
Theaters in Los Angeles and New York recently reopened, meaning people can finally go out to the movies again. Opinion by Justyn Frutiz,...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
California theme parks set to reopen next month
Magic Mountain and the Happiest Place on Earth are planning to hopefully reopen, ensuring safety protocols in April. By Anthony Lopez,...
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Mar 19, 20212 min read
Paramount Plus is not a must have
Formerly known as CBS All Access, Paramount Plus is not worth paying for another streaming service. Opinion by Elvin Gonzalez, Staff...
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Mar 19, 20212 min read
Review: “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” takes flight in its first episode
In the latest Disney+ entry, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes return in a post-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe. By Matthew Royer, Staff...
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