By: Gwynn Van Houten For long-time manga readers and fans of the classics, the name JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure probably rings more than a few bells. JoJo’s has been a global phenomenon since its debut in 1986, and the mangaka, Araki Hirohiko, is practically a household name among Japanese comic readers. The first six parts of…
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One Punch to Rule Them All
By Gwynn Van Houten Think of every action-packed series you’ve ever watched. Most of them are a little similar, aren’t they? Through trial and tribulation, loss and sacrifice, the main character grows and gradually develops to become the strongest they can. He or she encounters foes that grow in strength as well, all leading up to…
Attack on Titan Live action film hits U.S theaters
By Jacqueline Chavez Get ready my fellow anime fanatics, for the time has come to dust off your 3dm gear and swing over to your local movie theater. Tomorrow is the first part screening of the widely awaited Attack on Titans live action film. AOT (Attack on Titans) was originally a manga series created by…
The Homecoming of Tustin High School Alumni, T. Jefferson Parker
By: Karli Stichter and Shannimarie De La Cruz Tustin High School, established 1921, has been home to several unique and diverse individuals. Not only have these students made an impact on Tustin High and have left their legacy, but they have gone out and made a name for themselves in the world. Mrs. Christine Matos,…
‘Palo Alto’, Understands the Teenage Struggle
By Kassandra Ferrer “Palo Alto,” a movie directed by Gia Coppola, improved into a short story collection by James Franco, portrays raw emotions of the teenage search to fit in, find love, and define identity. This film emphasizes three conflicted teenagers living in wealthy Californian suburbs trying to resolve their agonizing problems. The beginning engages the…
Tustin High’s Chemo Girl
Cancer — A six letter word that has the ability to leave even the toughest people speechless, and after watching Tustin High School perform “Chemo Girl and Other Plays” I can see why. The Little Theater was packed on Friday, March 28 as everyone hurried to find an open seat for the last night of…
Is America Ready For Bordertown by Fox?
By Karley Bailey “Bordertown” is an original animation series created by Mark Hentemann and co-produced by Seth Macfarlane (“Family Guy”). Staff writers include artist, cartoonist and writer, Lalo Alcaraz. Gustavo Arellano, editor of OC Weekly and author of the book Taco USA, worked as a consultant. This new Fox series introduces a humorous new outlook on the mix of Latino/American…
The Misfits
By Viviana Altamirano Rainbow Rowell’s novel Eleanor and Park may relate to a few young adults in a way that no other books can. This unique and remarkable novel is different than the usual sappy teen love stories. In most love stories there’s a popular girl or a handsome guy. In this book, however, Eleanor…
Misery Book Review
by Vanessa Cuellar Stephen King’s impeccable novel Misery gives readers a spine-chilling, hair-rising, blood curdling feeling of suspense and danger. King brings to life the horrific venture of what could happen when a famous novelist meets his number one fan. Paul Sheldon, author of the famous romance series Misery, is overcome by wanderlust to drive…
“If I Stay” Movie Review
By Maciel Bustos Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements and some sexual material) Genre: Drama Directed By: R.J. Cutler Written By: Shauna Cross In Theaters: Aug 22, 2014 Wide On DVD: Nov 18, 2014 Box Office: $50.5M Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min. “If I Stay” is about a musical prodigy named Mia who must decide whether to…
The Purge: Anarchy Review
By: Paul Rivera THE PURGE: ANARCHY The Purge: Anarchy is a suspense filled movie about a group of people who get caught out in the purge. They rely on a man who is out looking for revenge on the man who took his son. There is another group of purgers, but they’re not your typical purgers; they are an anti-purge group who fight to…
The Maze Runner Review
By: Evelyn Carillo The Maze Runner: Running to Success On September 19, 2014 theaters presented “The Maze Runner,” and surprisingly it made a huge box office hit with a total of 73 million dollars in sales. Wes Ball directed this Sci-Fi Thriller. He’s not well known because he only made two films throughout his…
Movie Review: Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas Reviews: “I thought that this movie was very appropriate for the time of year where the holidays roll in one after the other. It portrays two totally different holidays in one amazingly fun movie.” – Melissa Lopez from The Pitchfork “Part avant-garde art film, part amusing but morbid fairy tale, it…
Movie Review:One Missed Call
(Japanese version) By Melissa Lopez Release date: January 17, 2004 (Japan) and April 22, 2005 (USA) Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min. Storyline: One Missed Call is originally a Japanese film directed by Takashi Miike. In 2008, director Eric Valette remade Takashi’s movie. The original film, in my opinion, is better because remakes usually leave…
Exorcist Movie Review
By Maciel Bustos The Exorcist (1973) “The Exorcist” is a film about 12-year-old Regan McNeil (Linda blair) who became tragically possessed by her friend “Captain Howdy,” who she met by playing a OUIJA BOARD. Regan’s mother (Ellen Burstyn) calls for help from Father Merrin (Max Von Sydow) and Father Karras (Jason Miller); the two work…