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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Movie Review: Sizzling films from winter break

Justin S. Sanchez, Staff Writer February 9, 2016

Despite the cold temperatures during winter, the box office continues to warm up with the release of great films. These are movies that have been out since winter break and are a must- watch. “The Hateful Eight” (R) “The Hateful Eight” is a mystery/western that proves worthy of standards...

Netflix Review: Odd Thomas is an odd failure

Netflix Review: Odd Thomas is an odd failure

October 20, 2014

By Sydney Schabacker Staff Writer It’s almost Halloween, when many of us may have a chance to see ghosts and goblins and spirits of old walking amongst us. But for short-order cook Odd Thomas, he sees the dead every day of the year. Blessed or cursed with clairvoyance, Odd lives a fraught life....

CD and DVD Dropping:  Alt-J and Age of Extinction

CD and DVD Dropping: Alt-J and Age of Extinction

October 20, 2014

By Ariel Robbins Radio Assistant "Sleeplessly Embracing" Alt-J's new album At long last, English band Alt-J dropped their second album "This Is All Yours" on Sept. 22. Barely into its highly anticipated availability, "This Is All Yours" reached number one on charts in the UK, and topped globally...

Movie Poster of Man of Tai Chi

Netflix Review: Man of Tai Chi

March 27, 2014

By Ryan Downs Senior Staff Writer  One of the better things about Netflix is its showcase not only of western films, but also foreign films. This allows martial arts movies that normally would go straight-to-DVD, like Ip Man or The Raid: Redemption, to become surprise cult hits. Standing in the...

Her movie poster featuring lead actor, Joaquin Phoenix.

A Spike Jonze love story: “Her”

March 23, 2014

By Alex Maravillas Fashion Columnist In a future where you can fall in love with an artificial intelligence behind an advanced operating system, the film “Her” portrays a tragic love story of a man and his computer. Theodore Twombly is in love with his operating system named Samantha,...

Black Swan

December 8, 2010
With each film, Aronofsky continues to deliver, and “Black Swan” only further ups the ante. Within the competitive and physically abusive world of professional ballet, Aronofsky poses a constructed reality that just may be more truthful than that which is considered real outside of the frame.

HOT OFF THE REEL: A review of the remarkable true story turned movie “127 Hours”

November 16, 2010
Pulsating with energy, “127 Hours” traps you beneath a boulder and keeps you there in the sweetest of agony as you feel the crushing weight of desperation and the sharp sting of hope.

NOT JUST FOR GIRLS: An interview with the stars of “Tangled” on why the movie is changing the Dinsey Princess legacy

November 16, 2010
Labeled as “a hair-raising adventure,” the film peaks interest in audiences of all ages, but despite the lead character being a princess, “Tangled” is appealing to a new viewer demographic: boys.

Military Movie Awards: Highlighting some of the most iconic war films

November 4, 2010
The Academy Awards of Military Movies! Honorees include "Saving Private Ryan," "The Hurt Locker," and "Gone With The Wind."

Pride Picks: Halloween’s Best Horror Flicks

October 26, 2010
Pride staff picks the most Halloween-worthy horror flicks-- you'll sleep with the lights on tonight.

Horror Movie Trivia

October 26, 2010
How well do you know your Halloween horror movies? Take this trivia quiz!

Movie Review: “Red”

October 12, 2010
Filled with a high-caliber cast, copious amounts of gunfire, fantastic action sequences, and perfectly timed jokes, “Red” manages to set itself apart from any other film at the theater, making it the perfect film to catch.
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