30 POSTS

Francine Pamplona

Dying to get it right: the cosmic dark comedy of ‘Mickey 17’

A science fiction dystopian dark comedy, director Bong Joon Ho brings to life Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel “Mickey 7” in his film adaptation, “Mickey...

A celebration in full color: APIDA Night Festival showcases art, dance and tradition

Cal State Monterey Bay’s APIDA Night Festival celebrated Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) culture through music, art and community engagement in the...

Awakening the lion: the return of CSUMB’s Lion Dance Club

The Chinese Lion Dance Club at Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is reestablishing itself as a space for students to learn and practice the...

Playing to the beat of his own drum: Oz Perkins’ take on ‘The Monkey’

In a new-age adaptation of a Stephen King short story, director Oz Perkins brings to life the horror-comedy, “The Monkey.” This film never loses...

Bingo night…with a twist: CSUMB’s drag bingo showdown

Drag and bingo came together for a night of high-energy performances and fierce competition at Cal State Monterey Bay’s Drag Bingo event on February...

‘One of Them Days:’ When the stakes are high and the rent is higher

Wild goose chases and buddy comedies are a staple of cinema, and “One of Them Days” delivers exactly that – a chaotic, laugh-out-loud adventure...