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“Crazy Rich Asians” redefines racial slurs using symbolism to empower

Yami Sun, Staff Reporter | October 4, 2018

It's no surprise that the Asian-American community is rallying behind the "Crazy Rich Asians" film, an all-Asians cast without martial arts or stereotypical nerds. Unlike race films we’re used to seeing,...

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ more than just a movie

William Roman, Staff Reporter | May 3, 2018

Plenty of movies are just movies; few are experiences. After ten years and 18 movies of cinematic build-up, “Avengers: Infinity War” lives up to the hype as an exciting and emotional experience. In...

‘Love, Simon’ a solid venture into LGBTQ teen rom-coms

Ethan Maneja, Staff Reporter | March 21, 2018

“Love, Simon” has huge significance as the first widely-distributed LGBTQ teen romantic comedy films, the start of a potentially new wave of LGBTQ mainstream representation in the film industry. But...

“The Shape of Water” a rare love story

Rebecca Arnone, Staff Reporter | February 21, 2018

With 13 Oscar nominations, The Shape of Water brings a woman’s love affair with a rare species to the big screen. The subtle drama was carried by intimate moments between the leading characters, a thrilling...

Inevitable fits of laughter surround Marvel’s new film “Thor”

John Bricker, Staff Reporter | November 20, 2017

“Thor: Ragnarok” entered theaters on Nov. 3, bringing Marvel fans a superhero adventure with non-stop comedy, visually stunning fight scenes and journeys to wonderful, alien locations.

Movie night at De Anza “Lights Out”

John Bricker, Staff Reporter | October 25, 2017

Providing free tickets, boba and hot chocolate, the Diversity and Events Committee hosted a showing of “Lights Out” on De Anza College’s S Quad on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.. Once the opening titles started,...

Feature: Movie Review – Taken 3

Geena Gonzales, Staff Writer | January 23, 2015

Taken 3 is an action film about ex-covert operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), that is framed for the death of his ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen). Once being accused of committing the crime, Mills escapes...

Movie review: American sniper action-packed but sentimental war film

Taylor Bicht, Sports Editor | January 23, 2015

Clint Eastwood brings to the big screen his best movie since “Grand Torino” (2008) in this action-packed but sentimental war film. The film focuses on the life of Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) a true...