Isabel Cañas is swiftly emerging as a voice in contemporary Gothic literature, skillfully weaving horror, romance, and historical themes into her narratives. Her debut novel, “The Hacienda”, sets the stage for her talent in creating richly atmospheric stories, while her recent work, “Vampires...
Despite my awareness of the 1931 “Dracula”, I never had much interest in watching it – until now. My curiosity was piqued by Eugenio Derbez’s new series “Y Llegaron de Noche”, which recounts the story behind the Spanish adaptation of this classic film.
After watching the first episode...
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time during the height of pop culture in Japan’s Juban District? Well, look no further because Ginger Root Productions can do exactly that! This three-man band took San Diego by storm on September 24 welcoming the crowd to their flashy tech rehearsal.
Self-proclaiming...
“Impresiones” is a 14-part collection by Salvador de la Torre exploring their experiences as a trans person and a Mexican artist raised in Texas. On October 1, de la Torre visited the Kellogg Library on special invitation by CSUSM’s librarians. They received a warm welcome, as they were introduced...
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is one of the most anticipated films of the year but I, along with many others, would recommend saving your money.
I went into the early screening of “Joker: Folie à Deux” with high hopes and an open mind but I came out of the theatre with mixed emotions. I loved the...
This past week I had the pleasure of watching DreamWorks, "The Wild Robot”, a film that perfectly encapsulates the bond of a parent and child. Directed by Chris Sander, whose previous credits include “Lilo & Stitch”, and “How to Train Your Dragon” - fun fact, he is the creator and voice...
"Uglies”, a dystopian Netflix film, is the type of adaptation that leaves the viewer wondering if we really needed this to be made. Based on Scott Westerfeld's 2005 YA novel, the movie presents a world where everyone is labeled “ugly” until their 16th birthday when they undergo surgery to become...
Currently burning through their North American tour, Mexican Slum Rats, or MSR, are making a name for themselves. They are a five-piece band from Granada Hills, California, and they rock like nothing else. In every song, they hope to elicit overwhelming emotion, and their latest album, “See You Around,”...
Like many others who are younger than the film, my first exposure to “The Matrix” was through my father. I always knew “The Matrix” as that cool movie with a rebel group of slow-motion bullet dodgers. Revisiting the film in theaters for its 25th anniversary, I got a much better sense of what...
As we step into the fall season and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, “Tiny Threads” by Lilliam Rivera is a timely and gripping read. Rivera, an accomplished author and screenwriter with numerous accolades—including a Pushcart Prize and fellowships from prestigious institutions—brings a fresh...
Discussions around who should control public higher education have amped up in recent years. Students, faculty, and workers increasingly feel the impact of university disinvestment, budget cuts, and institutional debts.
In the case of the CSU — once known as the “People’s University” — our...
Over the years, the number of remakes has increased, so it was inevitable that Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice” would be resurrected from its grave.
With a title that summons its original, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” attempts to recapture the bizarreness from the original film....
