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Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano November 13, 2024
Join Kai Arellano and Mateo Davis as they review the 2006 film, ‘Monster House,’ on the second episode of Theater Rats! They discuss their favorite scenes from the movie, give awards for the best performances and where it ranks as a fall film.
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Theater Rats Ep. #1: Kai and Mateo are batty for ‘The Batman’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano October 15, 2024
In this inaugural episode of Theater Rats, Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano review the 2022 film ‘The Batman.’ The two cover their favorite parts of the movie, discuss the need for change in the superhero genre and preview the future of Batman movies.
Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) returns to haunt the Deetz family with his trademark theatrics and pranks. The beloved character returned to the big screen this fall in the long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ proves Burton’s eerie lightning can strike twice

Jocelyn Hill, Copy Editor October 4, 2024
Looking for a fun, spooky movie night this October? Tim Burton has you covered, with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” offering a fun twist on the horror genre that will delight both older fans and newcomers.
The film poster for the released “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” documentary. “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” is a documentary that follows the journey and life of Bray Wyatt through interviews and was released on Monday, April 1. (Photo courtesy of Peacock)

‘Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal’: A documentary that brings tears to your eyes

Zacariah Aguila, staffer May 3, 2024
The “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal” documentary encapsulates the life and journey of WWE pro-wrestler Bray Wyatt.
 “The Goonies” is an 80s classic and pioneer for the bridge between adult and children comedy-films. It is a film worthy of its praise. (Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers Studio and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: ‘The Goonies”

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor May 2, 2024
The movie “The Goonies” is an all-time 80s action film with stars such as Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green and Jeff Cohen
(L-R) Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor) sitting on a bed in the hotel room before their tennis match. The three tennis prodigies are part of the complicated love triangle featured throughout the film. (Photo courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

‘Challengers’ proves love means nothing

Katelyn Marano and Angelica Vera-Franco April 26, 2024
A movie review on the 2024 melodrama film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor as three tennis player prodigies involved in a love triangle and suspenseful matches.
The movie poster of “Some Kind of Wonderful” which is a romantic film starring Lea Thompson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Eric Stoltz. (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: ‘Some kind of wonderful’

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor April 18, 2024
Lea Thompson, Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masteroson deliver a slow burn drama in the 80s film “Some Kind of Wonderful,” produced by John Hughes.
 “The Lost Boys” original 80s movie poster. A traditional spin on vampire lore. (Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Pictures and graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

Back to the 80s: ‘Lost boys’

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor April 11, 2024
Jason Patric, Jami Gertz and Corey Haim in their film “The Lost Boys” were leading actors in the sci-fi vampire genre.
The 1986 film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is a cult classic film based on the dream of every high school student, the perfect and most unforgettable ditch day. Ferris Bueller, played by Matthew Broderick does an unforgettable performance within the film.  (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back to the 80s: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor April 4, 2024
The 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” featuring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck and Mia Sara is a classic film of the decade that even in 2024 is still the epitome of the perfect senior ditch day.
The 1980 western romance film called “Urban Cowboy” takes toxic love to new heights. (Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum and photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

Back to the 80s: ‘Urban Cowboy’

Katelyn Marano, Copy Editor March 28, 2024
John Travolta and Debra Winger’s performances in the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” highlight a toxic love trope of western romance and bull-riding.
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