Photo Courtesy of Hashi Photo//Creative Commons As time goes by we as moviegoers demand more. More showings, more comfort, more dining options, more of an experience. Well, Regal Cinemas has heard the cries and has brought the first 4DX theater to the United States, right to the heart of Los Angeles. 4DX, owned by South Korean company CJ 4DPLEX, is the world’s first 4D … [Read more...] about Theater Unveils a New Dimension
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It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
I don’t know about you, but according to my humble observation, the weekend of Valentine’s Day definitely got 50 shades darker. I am not referring to the hoards of vulture-like singles waiting for Feb. 15’s chocolate sales, nor am I referring to the actual film release. I am referring to the fact that everyone seems to use the personal choice of watching the film as a token of … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
REELSTORIES: Red Carpet Fashion
Photos by Jenna Aguilera As Pepperdine students wait in the ridiculously long line descending the stairs to Adamson Plaza, anticipation builds for a night filled with food, art, music and storytelling Friday, Jan. 30. An event that garners this much excitement is known as the REELSTORIES Film Festival: a collection of both student-made and professional documentaries, … [Read more...] about REELSTORIES: Red Carpet Fashion
Traveling to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
There are movies so entrenched in pop culture, it seems like a waste of time to watch them. One can easily recognize famous lines and have a vague understanding of the plot. As a direct result of this phenomenon, I had not watched the Star Wars saga. I got the gist of it. “Luke, I am your father.” There are Jedis, Sith Lords and Wookies — oh my! But with the announcement of … [Read more...] about Traveling to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Watch at Your Peril: Flicks to Avoid
For every good film, a few sub-par ones follow. Here are a few selections from last year that I encourage you to actively avoid, or at the very least, view with discretion. Exploitation: “Machete Kills” (2013) Director and writer Robert Rodriguez has had an extensive career, with such great films as “El Mariachi,” “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “Sin City.” However, he has not … [Read more...] about Watch at Your Peril: Flicks to Avoid