Share: As if there was any doubt of who the best producer is in music right now, Metro Boomin came in again and supplied Future with the instrumentals to present one of the most bullet-proof trap albums in the new age of rap. There’s not much to complain about on this project but there is a whole lot to dissect and review. From the surplus of beat switches, hidden features, and blatant disses, “We Don’t Trust You” checks off the boxes of being an exciting …
Time to put the Ghostbusters in the deep freezer for good
Share: Two years after the Ghostbusters made their return to the big screen in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” they’ve taken back to NYC to revel in their spirit-chasing antics. But despite their killer comeback in 2022, all that “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” left me feeling disappointed and hollow. The story once again follows the Spengler family of Callie, Trevor, and Phoebe as well as Phoebe’s summer teacher Gary (played by Paul Rudd) who’s for some reason still palling around with his former student’s family. They’ve taken up residence …
Unlike that German dude, PCC students don’t want 217 COVID shots
Share: As the fourth anniversary of COVID approaches, PCC as a community is starting to return to normal after the universal panic. While students care about their health and staying safe, one man in particular took safety to extreme measures. A German man who took 217 COVID-19 vaccines over 29 months is still running strong. The 62-year-old, whose life is incognito but seems to be everywhere, is defying the recommendations given out by experts, which advise only one booster a year. When averaging all his …
What’s the deal with Americans’ fast fashion fad fascination?
Share: Social media is an extreme driving force when it comes to the relationship between consumerism and trends. It is obvious that the majority of the trends we see going viral on the internet aren’t timeless but rather fleeting. In order for many young people to stay on trend, they will do anything to try and mimic what celebrities are wearing or what they see going viral on social media, even if the pieces they are buying are fast fashion or absurdly expensive. In a …
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is must-see madness
Share: “Love lies bleeding” is filled with twists and turns that will no joke have you on the edge of your seat. Director Rose Glass kicks off 2024 with a whirlwind queer love story. The romantic thriller set in the 80s is surely on its way to becoming one of A24’s greatest hits. It contains mature themes and stars Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris. This film had it all, the crowd was enthralled and so was I. It follows …
Oceanwide Plaza tagging reignites fight over LA’s cultural identity
Share: Conflict upon the Los Angeles community has arisen after over 27 floors of a vacant skyscraper have been covered in graffiti. Members of the Los Angeles community fail to meet middle ground as some believe this was an act of vandalism, but to others, a protest against gentrification. Los Angeles presented a new “attraction” this past February as an abandoned skyscraper across from the Crypto.com arena was engulfed with graffiti. The abandoned building was a result of the $1.1 billion Oceanwide Plaza project that …
Growing up is not a ‘Bad Idea Right?’
Share: When the magic fades away, the world looks the other way. This is the case with many ex-Disney stars and how their rise to fame is flooded by criticism as they grow up and make a name for themselves away from the image attached to the company. Olivia Rodrigo, who at 18 years old became pop’s brightest new hope. Recently she released her newest album, “GUTS” which was followed by a fair amount of indignation from parents who reject this new ‘rowdy’ Olivia Rodrigo …
‘Problemista’ is an extravaganza you don’t want to miss
Share: After being delayed due to the Hollywood-stopping WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the surrealist comedy flick with a fantastical twist, “Problemista” finally gets its well-deserved moment in the sun. It tells the story of an immigrant who jumps through expensive, time-consuming bureaucratic hoops to make it in America at the risk of losing his visa and being sent back to El Salvador. A24’s latest release showcases comedian Julio Torres’ outstanding ability to write, direct, and act as he shines in his first feature film “Problemista.” …
‘Dune: Part Two’ leaves its predecessor in the dust as it soars to extraordinary heights
Share: Director Denis Villeneuve is known for breathtaking visuals mixed with fantastic character work to boot, and no movie gives him more of an opportunity to show this off than the “Dune” series. After a three-year-long wait, Villeneuve has returned to his Sci-Fi epic with “Dune: Part Two.” Truthfully, it’s hard to put into words how amazing this movie is, as it takes a serious step up in every department over its predecessor. The movie once again follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, and …
Textbook costs empty student wallets
Share: Students are already paying hundreds of dollars for classes. So, on top of that, paying an additional amount for textbooks is not ideal. As the spring semester kicks off, PCC students are being required by their professors to buy what many people deem “expensive textbooks”. There are a couple of options to get around the expensive costs of books though, such as buying used, or even online ebooks/pdfs. “All my classes require textbooks, except for my stats class, which has an online pdf textbook,” …