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The Californian

Read The Californian's take on the hottest A&E topics in our new Pop Culture Corner.

‘Turning Red’ has been turning heads

Hannah Shariff, Staff Writer April 29, 2022

As time progresses the need for representation of different minorities is increasing, and although we’re on the right path, there are many bumps on this road.  Many different forms of representation...

"Sonic the Hedgehog 2" picks up where the original film left off and proves to be a very satisfying sequel.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ speeds past original

Aarna Prashanth, Staff Writer April 19, 2022

Is “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” the best video game movie ever? While the original movie made waves in the film world, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” may prove to surpass its predecessor. The first sonic...

Abuela confronts Mirabel while holding the Madrigal’s magic candle, the family’s source of magic.

We don’t talk about anything but ‘Encanto’

Aarna Prashanth, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Disney’s latest movie “Encanto”, which showcases Colombian culture. The representation of the culture is quite accurate, a big improvement compared to...

‘Mortal Kombat’ is still bloody fun

Evan Heinz, Staff Writer May 14, 2021

“Mortal Kombat” is a well known video game that reached its peak in the arcade era in 1993.  There have been multiple films made to portray the famous franchise, but the older films have a lot...

Sonic the hedgehog is out for anxious fans to watch, and it did not dissapoint

Rebecca Newman, Graphics Editor April 19, 2020

In recent years, the prospect of video game movies has been revived through the financial and cultural growth of popular video game franchises. When “Detective Pikachu” was released in 2019, a niche...

‘Detective Pikachu’ brings a furry friend to the big screen

‘Detective Pikachu’ brings a furry friend to the big screen

Kristen Choi, Staff Writer May 29, 2019

The world’s favorite yellow rodent finally made his electrifying live-action debut in “Pokémon Detective Pikachu”. Based on the 2016 game of the same name, the film explores a Pokémon universe...

‘Klingon’ to ‘Star Trek’

Marlena Granieri, Staff Writer June 5, 2013

Summer’s off to a great start with hot men in space. “Star Trek: Into Darkness” is emerging into the light to shine with great passion and a whole lot of stress. “Star Trek” is a world famous...

‘Breaking Dawn: Part 1’ movie review

November 18, 2011

by Sydnie Parker, A&E Editor “Breaking Dawn: Part 1,” the fourth installment in the now hugely popular “Twilight” series, can be best compared  to an extremely cheap buffet:  mix...

Drive is Nonstop Fun

September 29, 2011
Since I saw “Drive” on it’s opening night on Sept. 16, I have been talking about it pretty much nonstop. A lot of people have told me that it didn’t look like anything special, just another action movie along the lines of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. The phrase I would use to describe “Drive” is absolutely, something special.
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