“Pulp Fiction.” “Fargo.” “The Usual Suspects.” These are some of the best neo-noir ensemble films that know how to properly flesh out its characters and deliver thrills. “Bad Times at the El Royale” has officially joined these ranks. Written and directed by Drew Goddard (“The Cabin in the Woods”), the[Read More…]
Film & Television
Any articles related to film and television should fall in this category. This category will most likely be filled with reviews and/or commentary on films and/or television series.
Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ is more than its lewd exterior
The animated Netflix Original Series “Big Mouth” returned for its second season, still as vulgar and comedic, but with an extra heaping of self-awareness and introspection. Created by Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and comedian Nick Kroll, the show gives an intrusive look into the lives of a cast[Read More…]
Sunnyside Cemetery hosts ‘Night of the Living Dead’ movie screening
The zombie classic “Night of the Living Dead,” which celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 4, was displayed on a giant inflatable movie screen to a crowd of friends, family and furry companions at Sunnyside Cemetery on a chilly Saturday evening. The cemetery in Long Beach, hosted a crowd of[Read More…]
‘Venom’ is neither a legitimate, or intentional, fun adventure
Sony has released its latest attempt to get back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of “Venom,” a standalone story based around the titular character, and much like the 2007 attempt to bring him to life, it’s a disaster. While investigating the Life Corporation and its shady practices,[Read More…]
ASI to show advanced screening of Cooper, Gaga film, ‘A Star is Born’
There’s no denying the cultural impact pop singer Lady Gaga has over this generation and now, her talents are being used on the big screen in the film, “A Star is Born.” ASI Beach Pride Events is showing an advanced screening of the movie “A Star is Born” Wednesday evening[Read More…]
‘This is Us’ returns with its third season
Being that the entertainment industry is in the midst of a content revolution, what is the secret recipe for good programming? A contributor at the Daily 49er had the opportunity to attend a Q&A and red carpet event for the launch of NBC’s “This is Us” Season 3 premiere. Creator[Read More…]
Catalina Film Festival opens its first night of the week at the Art Theater
The historic halls of the Art Theater on Fourth Street roared with thunderous applause, impassioned speeches and camera flashes Thursday, as the 2018 Catalina Film Festival kicked off the first night of its week-long showcase. The international festival began in 2010 on Catalina Island, home to the Avalon Theater, one[Read More…]
How to watch movies without breaking the bank
No cable? No problem. There are plenty of legal movie streaming websites and apps that are affordable and accessible to students. Long Beach State offers discounted codes for movie websites such as Hulu, FilmStruck and MUBI. In order to apply the discounted price, students must register using their student email.[Read More…]
‘The Predator’ makes a fast-paced and fun thrill ride for audiences
“You are one beautiful motherfucker.” Casey Bracket (Olivia Munn, “Office Christmas Party”)’s response to first seeing The Predator is one of many moments that not only harkens back to the first film in the franchise, but is also a twist that acts as a nostalgic love letter to fans of[Read More…]
The best film and TV show cameos filmed in Long Beach
The beauty of Hollywood is that filmmakers can make nearly any city morph into the one a story is set in. While many coastal scenes look as though they’re filmed somewhere on the east coast, many were filmed right here in Long Beach. The aquatic capital of America has been[Read More…]