Theatre Rats REDUX: Getting lost in the world of ‘Avatar’

Big, beautiful and many shades of blue

Kristopher Caalim, Nykeriyah Brown, and AJ Tinkess • May 8, 2026

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In this episode of Theatre Rats REDUX, host Kristopher Caalim invites AJ Tinkess and Nykeriyah Brown to discuss the 2009 science fiction movie, “Avatar.”

They revisit the film to determine what about its epic scale made it such a groundbreaking blockbuster and how it stands in James Cameron’s filmography.

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About the Contributors

Kristopher Caalim, Podcast Staffer

(he/him) Kristopher Caalim returns to The State Hornet for his third semester. This is his final year as a student majoring in journalism with a minor in film studies. He aims to work in fields related to arts and entertainment as he enjoys exploring pop culture and its history. In addition to his work at The State Hornet, he has a passion for writing in general and is a huge fan of nearly anything.

Nykeriyah Brown, Visuals Staffer

(she/her) Nykeriyah Brown is a senior majoring in journalism. This will be her first semester at The State Hornet as part of the visuals section. Brown is excited to be a part of the visuals section and is looking forward to gaining more experience. She enjoys watching sports, reading, listening to music and spending time with her family.

AJ Tinkess, Visuals Editor

(she/they) Amanda “AJ” Tinkess is a transfer student in her fifth semester at Sacramento State, studying both photography and journalism. This is their second semester working at The State Hornet and first as visuals editor. She graduated from Grossmont College in San Diego with an associate’s degree with honors in photography and she has dedicated countless hours taking photos for community and personal events, as well as sports teams and school functions. She aspires to be a professional sports photojournalist following their time at Sac State. This semester, they are hoping to continue capturing and sharing all of Sac State’s most important moments.