Silvia Ferrer
Student Lobby Conference encourages community and advocacy
The annual Student Lobby Conference (SLC) served as a weekend-long opportunity for University of California students from across the state to gather at the...
Peele’s “Us” makes for a nail-biting thriller but falls short of its predecessor
Jordan Peele’s sophomore film, “Us,” was a highly anticipated release following the success of his directorial debut “Get Out.” The film follows a family...
“Captain Marvel” is a marvelous addition to the MCU
“Captain Marvel” is the long-awaited (and much critiqued) addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After being revealed in the end credits scene of...
No Host, No Problem: 2019 Oscars prove that the Awards have a life of...
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the film industry. Since 1929, the Oscars have...
“Isn’t it Romantic” is a cynical yet hilarious reimagining of the romantic comedy
“Isn’t it Romantic” features cynical, fiercely independent Natalie (Rebel Wilson), as she is transported from her harsh New York City reality into a rose-colored...
RBG is more notorious outside “On the Basis of Sex”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s (RBG) legacy as a brilliant, formidable advocate for gender equality precedes her. Unfortunately, her biopic “On the Basis of Sex,” doesn’t...
“Bumblebee”: a drama disguised as an action flick
“Bumblebee,” now the sixth installment in the “Transformers” franchise, could easily have been a mindless action movie meant to generate box office revenue, not...
“Beautiful Boy” Misses its Dramatic Goal
“Beautiful Boy,” a story based on the memoirs of a meth addict and his father, stars rising newcomer Timothee Chalamet as Nic Sheff and...
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a Majestic Ode to Queen
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is the highly awaited biopic on the legendary 1970s rock band Queen and its frontman Freddie Mercury. Like most, I’ve heard their...
“Halloween” Stays True to its 80s Roots
As a fan of the original 1978 “Halloween,” I had high hopes for the 2018 sequel. Thankfully, it did not disappoint. “Halloween” is a...