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“Soul” will make you think about life
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The animated film “Soul” is the most thought-provoking Pixar film to date. What it lacks in raw entertainment value, it makes up for with its potential to positively influence your life. Unlike many animated children’s films, this movie openly deals with big, difficult questions in creative ways, capturing meaning in a way usually only…
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Adalia reviews her own genius recipes
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As Ventura County moves back into lockdown, so does any hope of fulfilling that truly American compulsion to indoor dine. The pulls of unending capitalistic productivity, alas, will not allow for the time it takes for those complicated home cooking recipes that shaped our first few months stuck inside; but, as the self-proclaimed gourmet…
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“Emma.” brings new dimension to Jane Austen classic
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In Autumn de Wilde’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma.,” Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma Woodhouse, a clever and flawed young woman in Georgian-era England who spends her days interfering in the lives of those around her. This lighthearted, airy take on a classic provides a new depth to the familiar story. Unbothered with providing…
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“Clouds” tells a heart-wrenching true story
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This past October, Disney+ released their take on the life of Zach Sobiech, singer and writer of the song “Clouds.” The movie pays respect to the life of Sobiech, and tells a heartwarming coming-of-age story that will leave you curled up on your couch, clutching a tissue box. “Clouds” opens up with Sobiech during…
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” still has something to say
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The Christmas film released in 1947 is still a festive classic worth revisiting this year. From the legendary performances by nearly every actor in the film to the timeless message and heart-warming conclusion, it’s well worth considering. The film opens with stars, which represent angels, in the sky discussing how to save George Bailey,…
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“Train to Busan” illustrates unity
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As self-quarantines are carried out in hopes of keeping our community safe and healthy, many people are turning on their televisions and settling in for a good movie. “Train to Busan” is a movie that is fitting for this period of time due to its depiction of a rapidly spreading zombie apocalypse, which parallels…
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“The Farewell” doesn’t say goodbye
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“The Farewell” tells a heartfelt story that illustrates the concept of love and family, the ties between happiness and tragedy, and the clashes between different cultures. Written and directed by Lulu Wang, “The Farewell” is a semi-autobiographical family drama that is based on Wang’s story about her grandmother who was diagnosed with cancer. Billi…
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Watch the best episodes of “The Office”
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Many know and love “The Office.” Whether it be student or adult, we all enjoy the laughs this mock-unmentary brings. Through Jim, Pam, Michael, Dwight, and many others, we are able to connect with these normal people experiencing emotions we have all felt in our lives, uncomfortable or not. The series has many great…