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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet
Gavin Hudson

Gavin Hudson, newsletter editor

(he/him)

Gavin Hudson holds high aspirations to be a film critic. Writing about film gives him purpose and passion for the future. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s in journalism while working for assorted publications like IGN and Solving Sacramento.
All content by Gavin Hudson

The Big Picture – John Wick 4

The fourth installment brings new highs to the franchise
Gavin Hudson, Newsletter Editor
April 1, 2023
The cult-classic action franchise is back and better than ever with new characters packing a big punch.
Graphic created in Canva by Elena Burgé and Gavin S. Hudson. Movie posters courtesy of Universal Pictures.

The Big Picture – ‘The Fabelmans’

Steven Spielberg’s childhood tale culminates in an interesting, one-time watch
Gavin Hudson
February 25, 2023
The Oscars are quickly approaching, and writer Gavin S. Hudson has a few “Big Picture” nominees left to see.
jKaiLord cantando "Sin justicia, no hay paz" mientras marchaba por Sacramento el viernes 27 de enero de 2023. jKaiLord estuvo entre varios manifestantes que pidieron justicia después de la muerte de Tyre Nichols, quien murió días después de ser golpeado por agentes de policía de Memphis.

‘Estoy harto y cansado de estar harto y cansado’: La comunidad de Sacramento lamentan la muerte de Tyre Nichols

Manifestantes se acercan al Capitolio para protestar contra la brutalidad policial
Mercy Sosa, Emma Hall, Gavin Hudson, Tony Rodriguez, and Chris Woodard
February 4, 2023
Un conjunto de residentes de Sacramento llenaron los escalones occidentales del edificio del Capitolio del Estado de California mientras observaban en silencio las imágenes de la cámara corporal recién publicadas de la golpiza y el arresto de Tyre Nichols, nativo de Sacramento de 29 años.
Twitter users respond to the news of 343 Industries head of creative, Joseph Staten being reassigned to Microsoft’s publishing division. The thread was flooded with disappointment and melancholy memes. Graphic created in Adobe Photoshop by Gavin S. Hudson.

OPINION: Halo doesn’t deserve this

Microsoft’s flagship gaming IP has been poorly managed for too long
Gavin Hudson
January 30, 2023
The series all about humanity's last hope is starting to see fans lose hope. Writer Gavin S. Hudson pleads his case for keeping Xbox’s flagship IP alive.
Graphic created in Canva by Dominique Williams and Gavin S. Hudson. Movie posters courtesy of Blumhouse Productions.

The Big Picture – ‘M3GAN’

Gavin Hudson
January 15, 2023
Somewhere between “The Terminator” and “Child’s Play” describes 2023’s first big horror. Writer Gavin S. Hudson examines “M3GAN” in this week’s The Big Picture.
Graphic created in Canva by Dominique Williams and Gavin S. Hudson. Movie posters courtesy of Focus Features.

The Big Picture – ‘Tár’

Gavin Hudson
January 8, 2023
An incredible year for cinema has come to a wrap, but writer Gavin S. Hudson has a few loose ends. Cate Blanchett’s brilliant performance in Todd Field’s “Tár” is one of them.
Graphic created in Canva by Dominique Williams and Gavin S. Hudson. Movie posters courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

The Big Picture – Babylon

Gavin Hudson
December 31, 2022
Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” sheds light on the magic of movies and the illusion of happiness in Hollywood in this week’s The Big Picture from Gavin Hudson.

[Video] State Hornet Broadcast: October update

October 11, 2022
Two art galleries and a pro-union win at the capital, The State Hornet fills you in on what you might have missed: feat. artist and activist Xico Gonzalez and Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Tom Morello
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