Share: Director Lance Oppenheim adds another cult classic to an already stacked filmography with the addition of “Primetime”. It is a riveting psychological thriller based on true crime host Chris Hansen that will have viewers wincing through its boldest moments and flabbergasted by its visual storytelling. It’s a hallmark performance from Robert Pattinson in what is sure to be one of the best movies of the year. Pattinson is beyond phenomenal, playing the sadistic and twisted Hansen as his descent into madness is fueled by …
‘Practical Magic 2’ casts its spell on a new generation
Share: Earlier this month, the long anticipated sequel to the 1998 classic “Practical Magic” was released to theaters worldwide with Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, and Diane Wiest reprising their roles as women of the Owens family, doomed to never find lasting love due to a curse on their lineage stemming from ancestry during the Salem witch trials. While the movie is canon to the book series written by Alice Hoffman, the film is titled “Practical Magic 2”, which is a lot more marketable …
Students mingle as Mid-Autumn festival mixes music and mooncakes
Share: On Thursday, September 24th, the Circadian lounge filled with music and chatter as Pasadena City College celebrated the Mid-Autumn festival with crafts, teas and mooncakes for students to enjoy together. The Mid-Autumn Festival, commonly known as the Moon Festival or Harvest Moon Festival, is a traditional holiday celebrated by a multitude of East and Southeast Asian cultures, including but not limited to China, Taiwan, Vietnam and South Korea. Each culture has its own traditions, but they carry a common thread that centers family, gratitude, …
Lancer Marching Band turns up the volume for homecoming pep rally
Share: On Thursday, in the sun soaked Pasadena City College quad, covers of Michael Jackson and the B-52s echoed across the campus from the Lancer Marching Band. Students gathered at the pep rally which was being held to support the Lancers homecoming football game. To Jesus Cuevas Sanchez, ASPCC President, planning this pep rally meant more to him than a kickoff for homecoming. It also offered a chance to bring students together and create a sense of school spirit. “For me, it was like, how …
‘Resident Evil’ cinematic reboot resurrects historic franchise
Share: It can be difficult to create a film that immerses viewers almost as if they are witnessing a playthrough of an iconic horror game but in Imax. Capcom’s “Resident Evil” had its eighth installment in their movie franchise release on September 18, delivering on what fans of the series have come to expect from the franchise while maintaining its own identity as a stand alone film. The movie was met with skepticism by the hardcore fanbase, yet still included the core elements that made …
The Courier awards the top 5 best dressed for this year’s Emmys
Share: The 78th Annual Emmys were held this Monday and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars left viewers in awe as they posed for their blue carpet pictures. A night of milestones and debuts, celebrities especially female ones are often under the pressure of how they dress and show up for events like these. These looks stood out the most because of how complimentary and how their outfits reflect trending styles instead of either lack luster gowns and suits or extravagant outfits that are not …
‘Haitian Magical Realism’ exhibit gives a taste of an idealized Haiti
Share: The aroma of smoky djon djon rice, chicken simmering in sauce, and sweet plantains pulled faculty and students into the Terrace Room at the Shatford Library on Thursday evening, September 10, just ahead of a curator talk at the latest exhibit from PCC Film Professor Jack Constant, “Haitian Magical Realism”, a curated selection of paintings from Constant’s personal collection which started over a decade ago. After dinner, everyone moved downstairs to the library’s African American Heritage room, where Constant explained the idea of Haitian …
Who let the dogs out? Pasadena Humane empties their shelters for free
Share: On August 29, a sunny, beautiful Saturday in Pasadena, the sounds of barks and meows traveled through the air amongst the sound of lighthearted chatter that flooded the corner of Raymond and Del Mar Boulevard. The faces filling the space included those of aspiring pet owners, including several families looking to add to their dynamic. However, the cost to adopt can often be more than some people can afford, leaving their dreams crushed, and far too many animals without a permanent home. Pasadena Humane …
Sell Woods: Cheap nostalgia is killing the ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel
Share: In 2026, revivals and reboots have taken over our screens. From beloved franchises like “Toy Story” releasing its fifth addition to the series to HBO’s “The Comeback” making its final comeback earlier this year. Prime Video throws their hat in the ring with “Elle”, a prequel series to the beloved 2001 classic “Legally Blonde”, but can it fill the Jimmy Choo’s left behind of the original film? “Elle” follows a 16 year old Elle Woods after she is plucked out of her shiny preppy …
Even when kids grow up, ‘Toy Story’ keeps them young
Share: It was the Spring of 1995 when Disney had just announced the creation of Pixar and the first movie it would release. The world’s first computer-animated film about what happens when your toys are left alone. “Toy Story.” Even though some viewers may not have been around for the original release of Toy Story, there are many who have grown up with the characters the movie has been centered around, Andy Davis and Bonnie Anderson, two kids who the toys belonged to over time, …