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REVIEW: ‘Queen & Slim’ brings an updated Bonnie and Clyde to the big screen

Screening of 2019 movie wraps annual Black Film Fridays at City College

Tresean Osgood, Multimedia Journalist • February 23, 2024

The screening of the 2019 movie marks the end of Black Film Fridays at San Diego City College.

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REVIEW: “Train To Busan” a ride of a lifetime

South Korean film is thrilling, zombie-packed

Angel Cazares, Staff Writer • April 29, 2020

Horror movies have had a trend of overproducing certain ideas. “Train to Busan” was the exception.

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REVIEW: Parasite

Director Bong Joon-ho’s latest film will keep you guessing

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020

I just saw the four-time Oscar-winning film "Parasite" and it did not disappoint. The film is completely subtitled, which I personally liked, and follows the Kims, a poor and unemployed family that con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks.

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Decade Review: Movies

Movies over the decade.

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 27, 2019

The past decade was dominated by superhero movies that won a trove of awards.

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REVIEW: “Knives Out”

“Knives Out” draws seasoned actors together for a thrilling experience.

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 13, 2019

Staring Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, and and Michael Shannon, Knives Out is a mystery, comedy-thriller film.

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REVIEW: “Queen & Slim”

Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, “Queen & Slim” is worth your time.

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 12, 2019

Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, "Queen and Slim" is a solid drama-thriller film that will make you either root, or feel bad, for the fugitives.

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REVIEW: “Avengers: Endgame”

“Avengers: Endgame” marks the end of an era.

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 11, 2019

Marvel brings back for the last time famous characters such as Tony Stark, Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner, in the Avengers finale. #MikalsMovieRating 10/10

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REVIEW: “Ford v Ferrari”

Matt Damon and Christian Bale delivered outstanding performances in “Ford v Ferrari”

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 9, 2019

Taking place in Dearborn, Michigan, “Ford v Ferrari” told the story of the growth of Ford from a third-person perspective.

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REVIEW: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is what you didn’t know your childhood needed this holiday

Asha Said, Contributer • December 4, 2019

Directed by Marielle Heller and starring none other than Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a refreshing sentimental film just right for this holiday season.

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REVIEW: “Doctor Sleep” is not a movie to be slept on

"Doctor Sleep" continues the story that began in the Stephen King film "The Shining"

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • November 19, 2019

“Doctor Sleep” is a 2019 film directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Ewan McGregor. It's a continuation of Stephen King's "The Shining." Even if you haven't seen that film you've likely heard the line,...

‘Mandy’ brings balanced action-horror nostalgia

The movie featuring Nicolas Cage is currently showing at the ArcLight theater in La Jolla.

Nick Reed, Contributor • October 9, 2018

Armed with a crossbow, Red Miller (Nicolas Cage) forges a battle axe and sets out to end the lives of the deranged cult and the somewhat mythical creatures assisting them in Panos Cosmatos’ sophomore film, “Mandy.”

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Movie Review: Bullock and Thornton score big in ‘Our Brand is Crisis’

Tom Andrew • November 24, 2015

The plot for “Our Brand Is Crisis” is one we've seen before, but only at first glance. There are a few things about this "we need you to come out of early retirement to help us save the day"...