Share: On Thursday, in the sun soaked Pasadena City College quad, covers of Michael Jackson and the B-52s echoed across the campus from the Lancer Marching Band. Students gathered at the pep rally which was being held to support the Lancers homecoming football game. To Jesus Cuevas Sanchez, ASPCC President, planning this pep rally meant more to him than a kickoff for homecoming. It also offered a chance to bring students together and create a sense of school spirit. “For me, it was like, how …
‘Resident Evil’ cinematic reboot resurrects historic franchise
Share: It can be difficult to create a film that immerses viewers almost as if they are witnessing a playthrough of an iconic horror game but in Imax. Capcom’s “Resident Evil” had its eighth installment in their movie franchise release on September 18, delivering on what fans of the series have come to expect from the franchise while maintaining its own identity as a stand alone film. The movie was met with skepticism by the hardcore fanbase, yet still included the core elements that made …
The Courier awards the top 5 best dressed for this year’s Emmys
Share: The 78th Annual Emmys were held this Monday and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars left viewers in awe as they posed for their blue carpet pictures. A night of milestones and debuts, celebrities especially female ones are often under the pressure of how they dress and show up for events like these. These looks stood out the most because of how complimentary and how their outfits reflect trending styles instead of either lack luster gowns and suits or extravagant outfits that are not …
‘Haitian Magical Realism’ exhibit gives a taste of an idealized Haiti
Share: The aroma of smoky djon djon rice, chicken simmering in sauce, and sweet plantains pulled faculty and students into the Terrace Room at the Shatford Library on Thursday evening, September 10, just ahead of a curator talk at the latest exhibit from PCC Film Professor Jack Constant, “Haitian Magical Realism”, a curated selection of paintings from Constant’s personal collection which started over a decade ago. After dinner, everyone moved downstairs to the library’s African American Heritage room, where Constant explained the idea of Haitian …
Who let the dogs out? Pasadena Humane empties their shelters for free
Share: On August 29, a sunny, beautiful Saturday in Pasadena, the sounds of barks and meows traveled through the air amongst the sound of lighthearted chatter that flooded the corner of Raymond and Del Mar Boulevard. The faces filling the space included those of aspiring pet owners, including several families looking to add to their dynamic. However, the cost to adopt can often be more than some people can afford, leaving their dreams crushed, and far too many animals without a permanent home. Pasadena Humane …
Sell Woods: Cheap nostalgia is killing the ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel
Share: In 2026, revivals and reboots have taken over our screens. From beloved franchises like “Toy Story” releasing its fifth addition to the series to HBO’s “The Comeback” making its final comeback earlier this year. Prime Video throws their hat in the ring with “Elle”, a prequel series to the beloved 2001 classic “Legally Blonde”, but can it fill the Jimmy Choo’s left behind of the original film? “Elle” follows a 16 year old Elle Woods after she is plucked out of her shiny preppy …
Even when kids grow up, ‘Toy Story’ keeps them young
Share: It was the Spring of 1995 when Disney had just announced the creation of Pixar and the first movie it would release. The world’s first computer-animated film about what happens when your toys are left alone. “Toy Story.” Even though some viewers may not have been around for the original release of Toy Story, there are many who have grown up with the characters the movie has been centered around, Andy Davis and Bonnie Anderson, two kids who the toys belonged to over time, …
Anthony Bourdain biopic gets Michelin star rating
Share: Spoiled. Miserable. Self destructive. Narcissistic. Thoughtless. In need of a good ass kicking. These are words people may use to describe an enemy, someone who wronged them beyond comparison. These are also words that were found strung together in the memoir “Kitchen Confidential”, spoken from the heart of the author, American celebrity chef and travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain was known best for hosting travel television shows “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” and “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” where he explored cuisine locally and globally and …
Agnes Cheesery is wheely good
Share: Despite it being a weekday, the lunch hour having come and gone, and the temperature prohibitively hot, Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery remained bustling at 2:00 p.m. Customers sat at every distinct section of the restaurant, whether it be the tables near the cheese counter, the wine bar, or the dedicated sit-down seating area towards the rear of the barn-like structure. An open kitchen lines all of this, instilling a sense of a communal atmosphere, while music from The Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, and Gloria …
Graduating Lancers share their words of wisdom
Share: As the spring semester nears to an end at Pasadena City College (PCC), graduating Lancers reflect on their time at PCC before they move on to the next part of their lives. While many attend to enhance their skills in the workforce or make a career switch, a majority of students come in with the initial goal of transferring to a 4-year university. For students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, PCC gave many of them what they felt was a second chance. Enrolling in community …