Making Hollywood dreams more than fantasy
December 5, 2019
By Rob Brandt, CONTRIBUTOR Lights, Camera, Action! Those three words have defined the film industry since its beginning. Many film buffs have a dream of becoming the next Steven Spielberg or have the dream of writing a film as iconic as a Quentin Tarantino blockbuster. Fans would kill to be on the set...
A reunion we didn’t know we needed
By Roberto Brandt,
November 7, 2019
"Zombieland: Double Tap" Zombies have just invaded your town and eaten all your friends and neighbors, you’re probably doubling down and fortifying your house. However, do you remember a few simple things while you were prepping for the end of the world? Maybe a toothbrush, or a flashlight, or eve...
Delayed album release raises concerns
By Elijah De Castro,
November 7, 2019
Think back to a time when music albums were set in stone. An announced date for an album release was actually treated as a deadline, not a suggestion. Once the music was released on vin, it was treated as the absolute final. Today, that is no longer the case. After several failed potential releases...
The best of the best: Halloween movies
By Ethan Alonzo,
October 31, 2019
There are many time honored traditions when it comes to Halloween. Going door-to-door for candy dressed in costumes, carving pumpkins, and drinking one too many Witch’s Brew themed cocktails are Halloween staples. For those who want to be more cozy this All Hallow’s Eve, snuggle up next to the fir...
Cornerfest 2019
By VANESSA MARTINEZ, <element style=
October 24, 2019
On a warm sunny Sunday in downtown Berkeley, Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music held their Fall edition of Cornerfest on Oct. 19, 2019. This free, outdoor, live music festival brought people of all ages to enjoy the lineup of performers, including Westpark and LoCura. Visitors were also able to tas...
Joaquin Phoenix is no joke in new film
By Roberto Brandt,
October 17, 2019
Joker is disturbing masterpiece that you want to take your eyes off but just cant. It’s midday in Gotham city and the employees of the Ha Ha Entertainment Company vigilantly get ready for work. One employee sits staring at himself in the mirror, smearing his face in white greasepaint. Using his fingers,...
Joker: a film protaginist or a martyr?
By Roberto Brandt,
October 10, 2019
The forever infamous comic book villain The Joker has been called many things. Clown Prince of Crime, Puddin, Mr. J, Criminal, Madman...what about Martyr? The Joker is known for his unpredictability and addiction to violence, and of course, his maddening laugh. Fans look up to him as their favorite ...
Hustler film strips negative stereotypes
By Jovil Pagay,
October 10, 2019
Life can pull us in different directions, and some of those directions lead to even more struggle. Sometimes, the struggles we go through cause us to make decisions or do things we may not want to do. This is the story for some of those who choose to become exotic dancers. While in the public eye, th...
Rolling Loud Bay Area
By Sylas Agtarap, <element style=
October 3, 2019
PHOTOS BY SYLAS AGTARAP Rolling Loud Bay Area took over the Oakland Coliseum Grounds on Sept. 28-29 2019 in Oakland, Calif. The Hip-Hop Music Festival brought in a sizeable crowd of fans where the two-day event sold out. Headliner Trippie Red pumped up the crowd with his lyrics during the 2019 Rol...
Zedd: Orbit Tour
By Ethan Alonzo,
October 3, 2019
A touch of electro, a splash of house, and a sprinkle of good vibes. What sounds like a recipe from The Powerpuff Girls is the formula DJ Anton “Zedd” Zaslavski used to create an unforgettable night. This tour comes at an interesting time in Zedd’s career. This past summer, Zedd and past coll...
13 Reasons Why scenes are triggering
By Naomi McKinnie,
October 3, 2019
Rape. Murder. Addiction. If these words strike deep in your core, then the latest season of “13 Reasons Why” could be the show for you. However, this should serve as a warning for young viewers who have experienced trauma. Some of the scenes may cause an emotional reaction to the vivid scenes d...
IT Chapter Two
September 19, 2019
A film worth the screams but lacking in the audience experience “Beep Beep Losers, Time to Float.” If you watched the box office success “IT,” then those words will raise the hairs on the back of your neck and cause you to break out in a cold sweat. These are the last words most people here...
