Series Review: ‘A Teacher’ tackles dynamics of student-teacher affair
By Kyiesha Chavez In 2013, writer and director Hannah Fidell created an indie film about a lonely high school teacher who has an affair with a student. “A Teacher” premiered […]
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Movie Review: Flakey plot drives ‘Freaky’ film nowhere
By Stephanie Arenas Director Christopher Landon created an interesting twist inspired by the likes of “Freaky Friday” in his new film “Freaky.” The film revolves around a 17-year-old girl named […]
Book Review: Robert Lifton studies brainwashing in China
By Liv Drobny The first time he was brought before a judge, the Catholic missionary felt confident in his innocence. He was no spy or agitator, he never spoke against […]
Movie Review: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ shines light on Appalachian culture
By Kyiesha Chavez Glenn Close, Amy Adams and Gabriel Basso star in the film adaptation of J.D. Vance’s best selling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.” The film is a modern analysis of […]
August Burns Red satisfies fans’ need for music
By Alyssa Aldrete A metal barricade crushing your ribs. The sweat of other people seeping into your own pores. The instant push of a crowd of people screaming alongside you: […]
Five fall flicks to watch with the family
By Justin Yoth Nothing to watch on Netflix or any other platform? Well, as we approach winter, there are some phenomenal family-friendly movies that provide us with the ambient, nostalgic […]
BMTH’s “Post Human: Survival Horror” is the soundtrack to 2020
By Alyssa Aldrete About 14 years ago, British metal band Bring Me The Horizon burst onto the alternative rock scene with their MySpace-era metalcore and were met with a lot […]
Nothing’s ‘The Great Dismal’ soothes the soul
By Stephanie Arenas This year has been dismal for many people across the country. Many have gotten sick, others have lost jobs, and many feel isolated due to quarantine. Times […]
Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ takes a more realistic turn in new film adaptation
By Kyiesha Chavez Roald Dahl’s 1983 children’s novel “The Witches” begins with the statements “This is not a fairy tale” and “witches are real.” Following that is the frightening story […]
RCC Theatre performs virtual live reading of ‘Kill Move Paradise’
By Rolinda Espinoza Theater students at Riverside City College are continuing to showcase their artform despite COVID-19, most recently telling an eye-opening tale about the realities of being Black in […]
