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M3GAN movie poster released by Universal Studios.

Review | ‘M3GAN’ — Unexpectedly hilarious

By Maria Scanga, Senior Staff Writer • January 13, 2023
The sci-fi horror brand is not all that new, but the comedy-horror-camp era that “M3GAN” is ushering into pop culture is a fresh take on weaving sci-fi and horror together.
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Alex Hassell, from left, Beverly D'Angelo (obscured), Edi Patterson, Alexis Louder, Leah Brady and David Harbour in a scene from "Violent Night."

Review | ‘Violent Night’ — Santa goes full viking

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • December 9, 2022
“Violent Night” relies too heavily on graphic violence at the expense of all else. But somewhere in this almost catastrophically absurd blend of gore and family drama emerges a thoroughly enjoyable experience. How? Well, aside from Harbour’s acting and screen presence — let’s call it Christmas magic.
A carne asada burrito and a rice bowl from El Jefe’s Taqueria on Forbes Avenue.

Restaurant Review: El Jefe’s Taqueria Oakland

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022
pened in July, El Jefe’s Taqueria is the newest restaurant in the former Kings Court Theater. Students should appreciate it as a Chipotle-adjacent option that is a short distance from campus with long operating hours for late night cravings.
Olivia Cooke, center, plays Alicent Hightower in season 1, episode 9 of House of the Dragon.

Review | ‘House of the Dragon’ season 1 — a song of fire & blood

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • October 27, 2022
Created by George R.R. Martin and executive producer Ryan Condal, “House of the Dragon” is a fantasy series set in Martin’s Westeros more than 150 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
Review | Taylor Swift finally embraces her unpolished side on ‘Midnights’ 一 because she can

Review | Taylor Swift finally embraces her unpolished side on ‘Midnights’ 一 because she can

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • October 23, 2022
“Midnights” is Taylor Swift’s declaration to the world that she finally knows who she is 一 self-loathing, ambitious, romantic and afraid to grow up.
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Florence Pugh, left, and Harry Styles in a scene from "Don't Worry Darling."

Review | ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ — it was a movie

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • September 25, 2022
The problem with “Don't Worry Darling” isn’t its actors or behind-the-scenes controversies, but its poor direction and lackluster finish.
Review | ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ — a comedy without laughter

Review | ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ — a comedy without laughter

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • July 12, 2022
The followup to ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ struggles to capture the magic of its predecessor.
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Austin Butler in a scene from "Elvis."

Review | ‘Elvis’ — A Film in Two

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • June 29, 2022
For all its dazzle "Elvis" can’t decide if it wants to be about the singer or his career.
Ewan McGregor plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in Lucasfilm's “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”

Review | ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ episode six sticks the landing and delivers a satisfying conclusion

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • June 29, 2022
In a series finale full of lightsabers, blasters and returning characters, it’s the character dynamics that really shine in episode six of “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”
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