Share: Though it exists in the same universe as Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” HBO’s new show “The Penguin” starring Colin Farrell is very decidedly not a superhero show. Instead of Batman fighting bad guys, “The Penguin” focuses on the gritty underworld of Gotham city. In fact, it feels a bit more like an homage to “The Sopranos” than a comic book show. Colin Farrell’s performance (as well as the prosthetics) make him nearly unrecognizable. Instead of a handsome, charming Irishman, Farrell transforms into the power-hungry, …
‘Marvel Vs Capcom’ retro bundle brings out the kid in all of us
Share: The days of slotting coins down an arcade machine are long gone. The historic fighting games of the “Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics” have officially reached a new generation of gaming platforms. Of the six games that are being released as their original arcade selves, one stands out amidst the crowd of classics. “The Punisher” is the only non-fighting game in the bundle of games. While its brutal side-scrolling beat ’em up style is enjoyable for the first couple of minutes, the …
I couldn’t stop bugging out watching ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
Share: After 36 years, the juice is loose in the new sequel of Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice.” Bringing back Winona Ryder’s character Lydia Deetz as an adult to deal with her trauma of Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice while attempting to try and bond with her daughter Astrid Deetz portrayed by Jenna Ortega after a death in the family. To start off it was a good sigh of relief, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” didn’t tone itself down since nowadays a lot of movies and tv shows tend to do that …
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ left me craving more
Share: Sabrina Carpenter secures her spot as the hottest pop artist with her brand new album, “Short n’ Sweet”. Released on Aug. 23, the “Espresso” singer dropped her 6th studio album which includes 12 songs that are nothing short of sweet. She has increased her popularity from being an actress on the hit Disney channel show, “Girl Meets World” to opening for Taylor Swift Era’s Tour in the summer of 2023. Due to Taylor’s crazy fan base and audience, it is no shock that they …
‘In A Violent Nature’ proves to be a bloody mess
Share: Attempting to breathe new life into the slasher subgenre in 2024 is a little like trying to kill Michael Myers. No matter how strong or creative you may be, you’re probably going to wind up having to take another stab at it in the sequel. Or, in the case of veteran horror director Chris Nash’s most recent film, “In A Violent Nature,” deliver another swing of the ax. At first glance, the plot of the film is relatively straightforward and follows the slasher formula …
Feel empowered by the roots of Black music this June
Share: Black music, black joy, black love, black excellence, what is it? What does it look like, feel like, sound like? How is it portrayed, thought of, and looked upon? Without any intention or purposeful action, success while being black has been limited to certain jobs and genres by everyone but black people. But when taking a dive into the underground utopia of black music the mind is taken to places that are vaguely familiar but aren’t often visited. June is “Black Music Month,” and …
‘Hit Man’ psychs itself out of doing more than perfecting the rom-com
Share: Before he was a hotshot in “Top Gun: Maverick” or a hunk opposite Sydney Sweeney in “Anyone But You,” Glen Powell appeared in director Richard Linklater’s “Fast Food Nation” as Paul Dano’s character’s classmate almost 20 years ago. Although “Fast Food Nation” was a lackluster effort for Linklater and far from a star vehicle for Powell, their fourth collaboration, “Hit Man,” makes up for lost time by aiming higher than most rom-coms. Loosely based on a 2001 article from Texas Monthly, “Hit Man” follows …
‘The Acolyte’ actualizes the promise unfulfilled by Disney+ ‘Star Wars’
Share: While newly-minted chief creative officer Dave Filoni smashes his action figures together and creates nonsense like “Ahsoka,” newest kid on the block Leslye Headland has delivered “The Acolyte,” one of the most narratively interesting “Star Wars” projects in a long time. From the offset, this show sets itself apart from the same old same old in the galaxy far, far away and focuses on an era of “Star Wars” that has, until now, been relegated to external media: the High Republic. The era overall …
Get your summer art’d by visiting LA’s myriad museums
Share: Los Angeles, home to Hollywood stars and sunny beaches that also has plenty to offer for art lovers! Whether you’re a student looking to dive deep into the art world or just looking to explore on a weekend you have off, the museums and temporary installations of LA are waiting for you.Here are some to visit: Permanent Museums: The Getty Center: The Getty Center is a great resource for students in Los Angeles, it has a diverse collection of artworks, stunning architecture and a …
An outgoing student’s guide to websites to fuck around on this summer
Share: Summer is almost here for students and faculty at Pasadena City College, so what could be better than offering a list of things to do when you get really BORED? I’ve got some suggestions that came from my brain at 2 a.m. recently. So enjoy! Imagine that halfway through summer there’s nothing to do but sweat in the endless dreadful heat of SoCal, but luckily computers still exist with fun sites to explore. While fun, this is not something that should take away from …