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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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SACNAS Movie Night at City supports STEM

Movie night brings students together to discuss and relax before finals.

Valerie Vizcarra, Staff Writer • December 11, 2019

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science held a movie night at San Diego City College as a way to fundraise.

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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: “Countdown”

“Countdown” makes sure you always read your terms and conditions.

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 10, 2019

“Countdown” makes sure you always read your terms and conditions. #MikalsMovieRating

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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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Scare off 2018 with a viewing of ‘The Nun’

The most recent addition to "The Conjuring" series is out on DVD on Dec. 4.

Maya DeWakar, Contributor • November 27, 2018

The eerie vibe you feel when you begin watching “The Nun,” Corin Hardy’s most recent film in "The Conjuring" series, does not leave you even long after the movie is over.

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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"...

‘How do you define American?’

Angelica Wallingford • December 5, 2013

The fourteenth annual San Diego Asian Film Festival concluded with the sold out screening of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, filmmaker and Define American founder Jose Antonio Vargas’ powerful...

‘Great Gatsby’ soundtrack brings a modern twist to the 1920’s

Angelica Wallingford • May 20, 2013

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year then you should know about Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel “The Great Gatsby.” The...