Francine Pamplona, Author at The Lutrinae

Entertainment

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

Hayley Matto and Francine Pamplona - March 19, 2025

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...

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

Francine Pamplona - March 17, 2025

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...

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

Francine Pamplona - March 5, 2025

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

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

Hayley Matto and Francine Pamplona - March 4, 2025

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...

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

Francine Pamplona - February 24, 2025

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...

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

Francine Pamplona and Hayley Matto - February 18, 2025

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...