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‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ is a coming-of-age story that lacks horror with a sentimental storyline
Brenda Jovel -
Stephen King adaptations have come and gone; some good and some bad. On October 5th, Netflix released “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone,” a horror movie following Craig (Jaeden Martell), a teenage boy who is hired to read to Harlow, Maine’s billionaire resident, Mr. Harrigan (Donald Sutherland). Craig is introduced as a young boy grieving the death of his mother, while also...
Southern California is full of glamorous and charming concert venues. From Riverside County to Los Angeles County, there is a setting for every music lover. Determining a venue’s ranking comes upon a multitude of factors: acoustics, parking, a perspective from a short person, seating and the atmosphere. Before buying tickets to your next concert, take a look at the...
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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ lacks the thrill expected from a psychological thriller
Amaray Alvarez -
The buzz around “Don't Worry Darling” was almost inescapable. With lead co-stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles performing alongside other notable actors, and director Olivia Wilde, the movie was expected to be a hit.
The excitement was only dulled when fans and critics of Styles remembered that the singer has little to no acting experience. With his two roles being...
Sixty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still holds a prominent place in the collective consciousness of American pop culture. Her newest biopic, directed by Andrew Dominik, was released on Netflix on September 28th.
Before diving into the film, it's worth examining Monroe’s image at the height of her stardom and today. Monroe is most famous for her “Dumb Blonde”...
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HBO Max’s ‘House of the Dragon’ continues to soar as audiences crave more from the show
Kimberly Bejec -
“House of the Dragon” is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.” Both fantasy drama series are inspired by the “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels written by George R.R. Martin. With the show being the second in the popular franchise, fans were eager to unravel the story. As more episodes are released on the...
Alex G is back with a long-awaited record and a new sound. With the help of producer Jacob Portrait, the album has a clean rhythm. While some fans argue the new tune does more service to the mainstream industry, the artist still maintains his indie charm.
The album opens up with “After All,” a song that finds familiarity with Alex...
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Abbott Elementary returns for season two following its three wins at The Emmys
Amaray Alvarez -
The show pays homage to Philadelphia with a special guest appearance.
Following three Emmy wins, ABC sitcom, Abbott Elementary, aired its first episode of season two on Wednesday, September 21 with a celebrity guest. The show first premiered in 2021 and quickly rose to popularity with many praising its diverse cast and topics. Abbott Elementary focuses on a group of...
The Puerto Rican star stole everyone’s hearts this summer with reggaeton hits, but what doors has his success opened for other Latine musicians?
The reggaeton star, Bad Bunny, started and ended the summer on the Billboard Hot 100. The artist released his latest album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” in May of this year. The album quickly entered the charts and...
The annual event hosted by the Associated Student Programming Board fulfills students expectations despite a few set-backs.
On Saturday, September 24th, ASPB left students satisfied with their Block Party experience. For many students, this was their first time at a Block Party with live music. With live performances and unique attractions, the event was worthy of combatting the Riverside heat.
Days...
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ season one gives a finale filled with action and emotion that satisfies its fan base
Kimberly Bejec -
Since the launch of the streaming platform Disney+, Disney has been releasing new “Star Wars” projects that tell various stories in its franchise. The most recent miniseries, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” features Ewan McGregor, reprising the titular character from the prequel trilogy. The series premiered on May 27 and has released a new episode every Wednesday since.
The series is set 10...











