Cassandra Clare and the Chamber of Not-So-Secret Plagiarizing
Shanthi Guruswamy
PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Before Cassandra Clare became popular for her hit series, The Mortal Instruments, she was popular for other reasons — specifically for writing fanfiction...
“Del Playa” Movie Exploits Isla Vista Tragedy
Jennica Martin
Staff Writer
After years of being delayed due to public outcry and online petitions, the controversial film "Del Playa" was released. "Del Playa" is...
‘Bloody, Violent, and Sexually Disturbing’: “Red Sparrow” is Unforgettable
Addison Morris
Staff Writer
Francis Lawrence’s spy thriller "Red Sparrow," based on ex-CIA agent Jason Matthews’ 2013 novel, hit theaters March 2. Fans who expect Jennifer...
“Deadpool 2” Unapologetically Entertains
Hannah Maerowitz
Staff Writer
Not only did the excitement surrounding the newly released "Deadpool 2" remain alive after it hit theaters on May 18 but also...
Netflix Presents Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Abhishek Mehra
Staff Writer
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been growing exponentially in the last decade. The latest addition to the ever-growing franchise is the Netflix...
27th Annual Reel Loud Film Festival Showcases Fresh Talent and Variety
Minh Hua
Campus Beat Reporter
UC Santa Barbara’s artistic community gathered at Campbell Hall on Friday to showcase its creative talent through original short films, works...
Crazy Rich Stories in “Crazy Rich Asians”
Jessica Gang
Opinions Editor
It’s almost impossible to separate “Crazy Rich Asians” from the fanfare that precedes it. As the first Hollywood film to feature an...
“The Overnighters” is a Microcosm of Post-2016 America
Emmanuel Alcantar
Staff Writer
Last Wednesday at Pollock Theater, when the screening of award-winning documentary “The Overnighters” began, the movie seemed as if it were filmed...
Memoir ‘Just Mercy’ Exposes Racial Injustice
Lacy Wright
This year’s UCSB Reads choice book Just Mercy is more than just the memoir of one of the country’s most famous living lawyers...
Alcoholism and Masculinity Are the Real Monsters in “Colossal”
Emmanuel Alcantar
Staff Writer
Imagine: what if the demons from your past materialized and started destroying Seoul?
“Colossal” is the story of Gloria, played by Anne...
