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Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’

Chris D. Johnson, Kai Arellano, and Mateo Davis March 17, 2025
Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano bring in Chris Johnson to discuss the 2005 superhero flick, ‘Sky High,’ in the third episode of Theater Rats! The trio reflects on their favorite memories surrounding the film, their favorite scenes and award the best performances.
Mickey (Robert Pattinson) has the job of an Expendable, a role where he’s expected to test limits of human mortality when exposed to lethal situations. Some uses of his expendability include testing deadly viruses, radiation and space exposure. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros., graphic created in Canva by Delaney Joyce)

A tale of two Mickeys: Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ overindulges

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 14, 2025
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho made a return to the big screen with ‘Mickey 17,’ led by Robert Pattinson and supported by Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette and more.
The red heart-shaped eyes of the killer glow as he stands near a carnival carousel in Josh Ruben’s “Heart Eyes” (2025). The film blends classic, early 2000s horror tropes with a modern-day lens and Valentine's Day coat of paint. (Photo courtesy of Sony)

Romance is dead, but horror slashers are back with ‘Heart Eyes’

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer February 19, 2025
Director Josh Ruben’s “Heart Eyes” is an early 2000s-inspired romantic comedy with a modern-day horror spin.
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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.
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