Claudia Sanchez
Staff Writer
When I found out that VeganBurg was opening nearby, I knew I had to go, mostly out of curiosity, but also because it’s close to my job. I go through brief flirtations with vegetarianism, only to end up in the arms [or wings] of my beloved chicken, and maybe VeganBurg would make a convert out of me. Continue reading Good Enough to Convert a Carnivore? (VeganBurg Review)
David L. Garcia
Staff Writer
I like superhero movies as much as the next guy, but ever since “The Avengers” came out, it’s been getting kind of ridiculous. I just don’t care anymore. Every new superhero film announces itself as some big, bad, awesome film, packed to the gills with origin stories, dead relatives, loyal friends, questions of honor, fiery explosions, monologuing bad guys, sequel easter eggs, and a costume-making montage. It sometimes seems as if the theatrical trailer holds all the real thrills, and that I’m only sitting in the theater to watch the (by now, completely unavoidable) post-credits scene. Continue reading Deadpool: Flaunting Convention In The Funniest Ways Possible
Hannah Bendiksen
Contributing Writer
Ever since I was a child, I have dreamed of running away to the circus. When the going gets tough, I imagine a life of pure fantasy, one in which high flung acrobats and leaping horses seldom touch ground in reality. But I never had the opportunity—until I saw Odysseo’s 125 foot circus tent rising amidst the San Francisco skyline. Continue reading Run Away to the Circus: Cavalia’s Odysseo
Nichole Rosanova
Staff Writer
“The Good Dinosaur,” is undoubtedly one of Disney/Pixar’s most artistically rendered films to date; with breathtaking computer generated visuals of open pastures and glistening rivers, it successfully sets the tone for the animated Western. Unfortunately, the talented animators weren’t enough to save the film from an ultimately lackluster plot. Continue reading “The Good Dinosaur” is Good, Not Great
Claudia Sanchez
Staff Writer
As the first Christmas-themed movie of the season, “Love the Coopers” follows the path of many holiday movies before it: it’s sticky sweet, focuses on family dysfunction, and ties everything together with a big neat bow by the end. Basically, it’s a Lifetime movie on a Hollywood budget. Continue reading Sweeter Than A Christmas Cookie
