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‘Wonder Woman 1984’: Promising Themes Lead To Underwhelming Payoff

‘Wonder Woman 1984’: Promising Themes Lead To Underwhelming Payoff

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor January 22, 2021

It’s been three years since “Wonder Woman” last graced the screen, so it’s no surprise that fans of the DC Cinematic Universe were anticipating the return of the superheroine played by Gal Gadot...

“Almost, Covid:” Director Bryan Golden Talks SCC’s Latest Theatrical Endeavor

“Almost, Covid:” Director Bryan Golden Talks SCC’s Latest Theatrical Endeavor

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor December 16, 2020

Throughout fall quarter, SCC's newly-minted Experimental Theatre class filmed a hybrid documentary called “Almost, Covid.” Acting teacher Bryar Golden directed and produced the project alongside...

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion (2020), starring Tatyana Ali, James Avery, Ross Bagley.

Review: The Fresh Prince Reunion

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor December 3, 2020

To think it’s been 30 years since “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” premiered on NBC back in September of 1990 — a debut that predates my existence on Earth by 10 years. The Legacy “The Fresh...

The Opening Act starring Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat and Cedric the Entertainer

Review: “The Opening Act” Serves Up a Realistic Slice of the Stand-Up Scene

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor December 3, 2020

“The Opening Act” is an independent film about an aspiring stand-up comedian named Will Chu (Jimmy O. Yang) who is given the opportunity to emcee for his favorite comedian, Billy G (Cedric the Entertainer)...

Double Exposure: “Cheers” (1982-1993)

Double Exposure: “Cheers” (1982-1993)

Nova Clark, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2020

“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.” It’s a statement that most people would likely agree with. It’s also the opening line of the theme song to NBC’s “Cheers,”...

HBO series premier of Love Craft Country from Misha Green, Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams

Review: ‘Lovecraft Country’ Blends Fantasy with Harsh Realism

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor November 20, 2020

Lovecraft Country premiered in August 2020 and aired its finale in October. It’s yet another title released under Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw Productions. Founded by Peele in 2012, the company has...

Head of the State movie poster, starring Chris Rock & Bernie Mac

Looking Back: Chris Rocks’ Poli-Satire Head of State

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor November 20, 2020

The Year was 2003 Chris Rock wrote, directed, produced and acted in “Head of State” in which he plays Mays Gilliam, a black alderman in Washington D.C.. When the Democratic party’s candidate...

Borat Subsequent Movie Film, Amazon Original

Review: ‘Borat Subsequent Movie Film’

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor November 6, 2020
Borat Subsequent Movie Film, Amazon Original
The Boys 2019

Review: ‘The Boys’ Reinvents the Modern Superhero

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor November 6, 2020

Superheroes have ruled the zeitgeist for quite some time, but “The Boys” offers a more nuanced take on the concept. Based on a comic series of the same name that ran from October 2006 to November...

Double Exposure: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” (1974-1975)

Double Exposure: “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” (1974-1975)

Nova Clark, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

In a world filled with classic horror films, an often-overlooked source of entertainment comes in the form of the horror television series. In the 1970s, ABC’s “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” brought...

Spindrifts cover was designed by incoming Ebbtide Visual Director Erin Krogh.

Spindrift Sees Publication Despite COVID-19 Setbacks

Larissa Odabai, Staff writer October 23, 2020

Since 1966, SCC’s annual art and literary journal, Spindrift, has served as a creative outlet for students and well-established artists from all over the world. This year, its 148 pages held artistic...

Tenant movie poster, starring  John David Washington, written and directed by Christopher Nolan

Review: “Tenet” a Surreal Marriage of Sci-Fi and Espionage

Leuel Bekele, A&E Editor October 23, 2020

When you watch “Tenet,” prepare to leave your expectations at the door. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, it’s no wonder that this thriller’s abstract concepts have been compared to...

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