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Finding Memeing in Student Life

The term “meme” was first coined by Richard Dawkins in his 1986 book “The Selfish Gene.” Meme originated from the Greek word mimeme,...

Soulstice Annual Showcase Spotlights Student Stars

Soulstice took over the Bren Events Center for its 6th annual show last Thursday, March 2, and it was better than ever. The...

Tales as Old as Time Retold Through Disney’s Live-Action Remakes

By Emily Santiago-Molina For over a year anticipation has been building for the upcoming Disney live action film, “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Harry...

Hugh Jackman Bows Out with Final Run as Wolverine

By Hubert Ta It’s very clear early on that “Logan” isn’t your standard superhero film. Waking up in  a drunken haze in his Chrysler...

Oscars Snubs, Scandals and Screw-Ups

By Julia Clausen Ever since the days of Old Hollywood, the Oscars have been followed by the constant shadow of scandal, and this year...

“Get Out”

By Eashan Reddy Kotha On the heels of Blumhouse Productions’ recent horror film “Split” comes “Get Out,” a debut directorial venture from Jordan Peele....

Art and Anxiety in David Lynch’s Small Town America

For most people who grew up in smaller towns — whether they be suburban or rural — those towns were there in order...

Dance Visions: UCI Dance Department’s Finest Faculty Showcase

By Julia Clausen The house of the Irvine Barclay Theater was packed last Thursday, Feb. 23, for opening night of Dance Visions, the UCI...

Action Movie Revival: Keanu Reeves Returns as John Wick

By Hubert Ta As John Wick (Keanu Reeves) flees down a tunnel in the catacombs of Rome, he alternates between a pistol, an assault...

“The Man Who Killed the Cure” To Save the Sickness Industry

Last Saturday at the Robert Cohen Theatre, award-winning playwright Luke Yankee’s “The Man Who Killed the Cure” enjoyed its grand premier to the...

Live Life Better Dead on the Santa Clarita Diet

By Emily Santiago-Molina Every family has its ups and downs. Living in a typical suburban neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California, the Hammonds of the...

Fifty Shades: Lovers Work Out Kinks in Subpar Romance

By Lilly Ball Sex sells. So why can’t Hollywood get it right? “Fifty Shades Darker,” the latest installment of the “Fifty  Shades” film trilogy,...

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