Sunday, April 5, 2026
Perhaps Christmas is the season when you prefer cozying up with your loved ones more and watching a feel-good classic holiday movie. At Halloween, you want to be out at a party or trick-or-treating for candy; not at home watching movies as a Halloween activity. But Halloween is not without its own collection of bizarre, schlocky and silly cult...
  The releases of horror movies have enabled fans of the genre this Halloween to refresh their movie lists with compelling new additions to their yearly rewatchable classics. Here is a list of movies for veteran horror fans and those new to the genre: “X” & “Pearl” This first selection in this list is a double feature. “X” and “Pearl,” both films...
10 rock songs that’ll possess you with the Halloween spirit.  It is that time of year again: spooky season. It is the time for scary movies, creepy costumes and horror-filled fun. With Halloween just a few days away, it’s time to prepare for the celebration. And, what’s a celebration without music? Whether you’ll be attending a Halloween party, doing some...
The film’s all-star cast and prevalent themes failed to capture the attention of audiences which led to a dull cinematic experience.  From an ensemble cast overflowing with A-listers, to one of the most celebrated cinematographers, to a director with a solid track record, “Amsterdam” has all the right pieces. Yet the film doesn’t know what to do with these talents...
Keeping the dream alive with Franky Castle’s eccentric life.  Southern California local, Francisco “Franky” Castle, is passionate about the arts. I met Castle at Riverside’s monthly art walk. He was willing to sit down with me and tell his story. Castle was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and left for the states at the age of three. His parents were...
Musician, Baby Tate, adds a new album under her belt and is worth a listen. Baby Tate is not a beginner in the music industry, with a discography that begins as early as 2016 with her song “B.B.L.U.” Her new album “Mani/Pedi,” named after two tracks on the album, is a testament to the hard work she has put into...
Coperni’s Spring/Summer ‘23 fashion show demonstrated the latest technology in garment making: spray on fabric.  Great inventions always start with a bit of luck and a silly idea — in this case, it started with a bit of silly string. Silly string might have just been a childhood toy to a lot of us, but Spanish designer Dr. Manel Torres...
When deciding on what the scariest aspect of a horror film is, what comes to mind first? Is it the idea of an unknown killer out to slaughter whoever they come into contact with? An unsettled spirit enacting supernatural punishments on the living? Or could it be something more mundane than that, perhaps even commonly thought of as a...
Have you heard of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo"? If you haven’t, consider yourself one of the few people on earth who hasn’t. This book currently is one of the most popular books on Goodreads, bolstered by the support of what has become known as “BookTok” — TikTok users whose content centralizes on books and sharing them. Internet...
“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is another product of Netflix detailing the story of a real-life serial killer and cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer was convicted in 1991 for the murders of 17 men and young teenagers. Since then, Dahmer has been labeled as one of America’s most notorious serial killers who has garnered attention even after his death. His...