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Early this year, cinephiles and everyone in between with a love for film mourned the heart-wrenching loss of one cinema's most cherished and unique visionaries ever to hold a camera, the great David Lynch. A master of dream-state surrealism and hauntingly beautiful visuals, Lynch has left behind an influence within the film industry, all on his terms.
In celebrating...
The Mexican Music and Dance Concert debuted last Thursday with a spectacle of traditional mariachi songs and choreography highlighting Mexico's lavish culture. Showcasing the various regional types of mariachi found throughout the country, there was never a dull moment, with numerous variations of the genre displayed for everyone to see.
Interchanging between live musical performances by the Mariachi Los Alteños...
The hype for The Associated Student Program Board’s (ASPB) Spring Splash across other years mainly relied on a stronger lineup, such as headliners like Lil Tecca for last year’s Spring Splash and Baby Keem in 2022. This year, that excitement relied on enjoying the free giveaways, going on rides and grabbing a bite to eat with friends.
Held on Saturday,...
Published on April 22, 2025, “Notes to John” is a collection of Joan Didion’s therapy notes and diary entries found by her estate posthumously. It has struck criticism from the literary world and Didion fans alike. Much of the entries were written between late 1999 to July 2003, which was during a particularly tough time for the Didion-Dunne family....
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Now, more than halfway through season two of “The Last of Us,” and with only two episodes left for audiences, the critically acclaimed series adaptation continues to stay generally faithful to its original video game namesake.The show attempts to explore the same themes of violence and characters that fans have come to form long-lasting love-hate relationships within the...
Monday, May 5 marked the commencement of the University of California, Riverside (UCR) 48th annual Writers Week. The returning longest-running, free literary festival was held in Interdisciplinary South (INTS 1113), with no alternatives to join over zoom. Through the strife of disruption caused by the pandemic in 2024, The Creative Writing Deprtment’s remarkable efforts took the event global by...
The complexities of late teenage-hood, the nuances of exploring one's identity and dealing with the back-and-forth sentiments of relationships between parents are all encapsulated in one raw and beautiful portrayal, “Lady Bird.”
Released in 2017 and directed by Greta Gerwig, the film follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) as she traverses through the uncensored and authentic experiences of a...
KATSEYE is a “global group” that debuted on June 28, 2024. They aren’t a K-pop group, but they are partially under HYBE labels, known for producing groups such as BTS. KATSEYE took a drastic turn from their previous concepts — while their songs “Touch” and “Debut” were bright, poppy and leaning towards a cuter aesthetic, “Gnarly” shatters their earlier...
On May 2, producer Flume and artist JPEGMAFIA released an EP titled, “We Live In A Society.” The title of the EP, assumingly named in reference to the popular Joker meme, is not the only unique part of the release. It is a four-track EP full of unexpectedly catchy sounds.
Flume is known for his iconic collaboration that birthed the...
Mother’s Day might be over, but movies and shows that honor the holiday spirit ensure that appreciating Mom never goes out of style! However, after the celebration ends, there is only one franchise that can encapsulate the mood better than dessert: “Mamma Mia!”
Released in 2008 and based on the popular stage musical, the first film in the franchise made...