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All that glitters is not pixie dust
If you have a shred of sentiment or love toward the original Disney animated film “Peter Pan” or the film “Hook,” then I highly...
“Inside Out” is Pixar’s comeback
Pixar’s done it again. They’ve crafted another modern animated classic that hits all the zones: gorgeous animation, spot-on voice casting, an emotional story that...
“Jurassic World:” It’s a Capitalistic World After All
As a young lass plopped in front of a VHS player and mini television combo, my third bowl of sugary cereal in hand, I...
“Drones” is Muse’s successful experiment
With 20 years and running under their belt, Muse have risen to be one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Their recent...
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Johnny and Dora” review
Starting with the teaser, the episode “Johnny and Dora” made it clear that the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” writers knew they’d left us with unfinished...
Comedy Apocalypse XIII has the last laugh
The word “apocalypse” implies an ending. Some people think it involves hellfire, a meteor, Cthulhu or some other type of cataclysm. Shows at the...
UCR husband-wife duo explore the story of English folk heroine
Having a penchant for historically based plays, UCR professor Bella Merlin wrote a fascinating piece on one of the world’s first great actresses, Nell...
Away From the Sprawl: Last minutes and lost evenings
“And if only for a little while, we could insist on the impossible.”
Could I begin my final column for this newspaper in a more...
Film Festival puts students in the spotlight
Last Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15, UCR’s very own department of theatre, film and digital production held its third annual film festival...
“Pitch Perfect 2” is in tune
For those of us who braved the rain and waited hours in a line outside of the HUB to receive tickets, “Pitch Perfect 2”...