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The Californian

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The Californian

The Official Student-Run Newspaper of California High School

The Californian

Blown into ‘Oblivion’

Marlena Granieri, Staff Film Critic April 29, 2013

Of  all the films to have opened this spring, “Oblivion” stuck out the most when it comes to spring fever because it really gets viewers on the edge and waiting for more. Many science fiction movies,...

‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ crushes box office

Marlena Granieri, Staff Film Critic March 19, 2013

     “Jack the Giant Slayer” really impressed this critic who didn’t believe this “beanstalk” could soar.  In fact, I was expecting it to get chopped down. The newest take on “Jack...

New ‘Oz’ makes magic

Sabine Hrkalovich, Opinions Editor March 19, 2013

       As a fan of all things fantasy, I was ecstatic when I saw the advertisement for a prequel to the famed 1939 film, “The Wizard of Oz,” titled, “Oz, the Great and Powerful.” Luckily,...

Gangster Squad Film Review

Joshua Gu, News Editor January 23, 2013

I walked into the theatre expecting to be pleasantly charmed by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. I wasn’t. The most distinct features of the movie “Gangster Squad” are its highly stylized action scenes,...

An unexpected success

Marlena Granieri, Staff Film Critic December 19, 2012

Film: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Rating: PG-13 Category: Action, Fantasy I walked into the theater to see “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” not knowing exactly what to expect,...

Guardians rise to the occasion

Guardians rise to the occasion

Erica Drake, Staff Writer November 29, 2012

Movie Title: Rise of the Guardians Rating: PG Category: Animation, Adventure, Family “Rise of the Guardians” definitely rises to the occasion and is worthy of being part of the long list of must-see...

‘Wreck-It Ralph’ is smashing fun

Marlena Granieri, Staff Film Critic November 16, 2012

Film: “Wreck-It Ralph” Rating: PG Category: Animated “Wreck-It Ralph” is definitely worth “placing your quarter” and to go see. This movie is worth all of your quarters. In this...

'Dredd'ful film hits theaters

‘Dredd’ful film hits theaters

Marlena Granieri, Staff Writer October 26, 2012

Movie Title: “Dredd” Rating: R Category: Action, Sci-Fi Hollywood is really running out of ideas nowadays, and “Dredd” is just the cherry on top of Hollywood’s “bad movie sundae.” Based...

Transylvania a four-star hotel

Marlena Granieri, Staff Film Critic October 12, 2012

Film: "Hotel Transylvania" Rating: PG Category: Animated Nothing like a good ol’ monster flick to get ready for the Halloween season. Director Genndy Tartkovsky’s “Hotel Transylvania”...

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